Quick Dell monitor question

[NotMitch]

I'm looking at 2 options, mostly to be used for poker.

The old 2001FP or the newer 2005FPW, any opinions on which is better for this?

[eric5148]

You really don't need the 2005. You can 4-table with no overlap on the 2001, and they're going for $640-$650 on ebay.

[NotMitch]

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You really don't need the 2005. You can 4-table with no overlap on the 2001, and they're going for $640-$650 on ebay.

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Well I'm likely getting a whole new system from dell so the cost is the same.

[eric5148]

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Well I'm likely getting a whole new system from dell so the cost is the same.

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How is the price the same? But, if somehow you can get the 2005 for the same, then why not?

I highly do not recommend buying a dell system. But if you don't mind an overpriced computer and incompetent customer service, go ahead.

[astroglide]

the 2005 is a worse choice if you value 4-tabling. 1600x1200 resolution (the 2001) fits them perfectly.

[ericd]

I've bought several Dells and have the opposite opinion of them. I've found their customer service no better or worse than the others and as far as price/value goes I don't know anyone who can beat them. I'm concerned that I'm missing something. I'd appreciate if you'd let me know what experience you base your claims upon.

[eric5148]

You can get a better computer custom built, or build one yourself for about 75% of the price. I just got a new P4, 200GB, 1GB RAM, 16x DVD+RW, on ebay for $1300 shipped. The same computer at Dell would cost hundreds more.

I forget what they call it, but they charge extra for faster customer service. You pay them to give you priority over other people when you call CS. Very shady, IMO. If you advertise CS over the phone, any respectable business should answer questions from customers ASAP, regardless of what they paid.

[ericd]

I suppose some of our feelings towards Dell are based on their customer service. For me, they have always been upfront that I'd be at the bottom of the Customer Service queue unless I paid more. I've chosen to save the money and thus far it has worked out okay.

[astroglide]

www.techbargains.com. they have insane deals on desktops all the time. what kind of support service are you getting on your purchase via ebay?

[BusterStacks]

I would prefer the 2001 to the 2005 even if they were the same price.