Dell 2007wfp still worth getting?

Doohickey · 15 Jan 2008 at 14:10

I'm looking for a 20" widescreen monitor, and this one still seems the best of the bunch (aside from the NEC LCD20WGX2 but that's too expensive for me). However Dell have obviously got the new SP2008wfp out now to replace it I imagine, however this is a TN panel, versus the S-IPS/PVA panel of the older 2007wfp. And there's also the E207WFP which looks great value but also a TN panel.

Do you think I'm being too picky about panels, esp at 20"? Going to be using it for a lot of purposes, photo editing, entertainment, work, gaming...

Any advice appreciated!

Massive Attack · 15 Jan 2008 at 14:44

no your not being picky about pannels i have had a 2007wfp almost sinse release its the best monitor ive ever had , came perfect condition no faults or ead pixels

Space Monkey · 15 Jan 2008 at 17:03

I've heard good things about the Dell 2007WFP from those that I know have one, worth getting if you can find it still?

Peace

SimonTW · 15 Jan 2008 at 21:05

I bought one not long after it came out and it's brilliant. No dead pixels, no ghosting, no complaints. What with the falling prices of larger monitors I would be inclined to get 24"+ one next time, but if 20" is all you can accommodate space wise you can't really go wrong with it.

mrk · 15 Jan 2008 at 22:09

I have a 2007WFP and it's excellent for photo usage but I will note 2 flaws which is very minor, more an annoyance really.

The screen has 4 USB ports, 2 on right side and 2 on the back. If you use the right side ports you have to unplug your devices when in portrait mode else the USB plugs get in the way and hit the desk.

The ports on the back fit most USB device but some that have chunky housings like my MSI bluetooth dongle do not fit so I have had to force the USB dongle to go nekkid as shown below :eek:

Only minors of course and the quality of the screen you choose more than makes up for such minors!

Otherwise an extremely nice looking monitor for /everything/

fish99 · 16 Jan 2008 at 03:10

Doohickey said:
Do you think I'm being too picky about panels

No you're not being picky, the S-IPS panel in the 2007wfp still has just about the best viewing angles money can buy. I still wouldn't want a TN for my main display because of the viewing angles, especially the vertical viewing angles where you get a colour gradient from top to bottom and colour shift as soon as your head moves. 2007wfp is a really nice gaming screen too.

bobert50 · 16 Jan 2008 at 10:03

When i saw a dell 2007wfp i thought the PQ looked considerably sharper than my dell 2407wfp at the time. Maybe they're a little on the small side these days but if PQ is your thing, and 20" is suitable for what you want to use it for then i can't think of any better alternatives but they do come at a premium still too because of this

Great pics btw mrK , bet that camera wasn't cheap!

mrk · 16 Jan 2008 at 12:05

thanks! 350 for the camera

but 650 for the lens :eek:

Doohickey · 16 Jan 2008 at 17:16

fish99 said:
No you're not being picky, the S-IPS panel in the 2007wfp still has just about the best viewing angles money can buy. I still wouldn't want a TN for my main display because of the viewing angles, especially the vertical viewing angles where you get a colour gradient from top to bottom and colour shift as soon as your head moves. 2007wfp is a really nice gaming screen too.

Well I know most screens of 20"-22" are TN panels, but I am a little put off even just from using my laptop, which from recently reading up on viewing angles in looking for a monitor, I've only just realised that the angles on my lappy are absolutely shocking, and I really don't want the same on a larger scale!

mrk said:
pics

Thanks for the pics and the comments, check out those angles, that's very impressive