Dell 24 incher (NO RULE BREAKING)

Mr Latte · 2 Mar 2005 at 00:11

Whoever gets it please do it justice with a detailed review.

Sorry Ive seen the one linked and it leaves a lot out regarding additional devices consoles etc. Really would like more detail on the whole PIP PAP features and if it accepts an external 480p signal from component connection or did the JAP guy use a VGA adapter for his GT4?

I keep having to bite my lip because the thought of two of these running alongside the projector fits very well into my room requirements even if it is a bit excessive damned sure it would be sweet mmmm mmmm.

Durzel · 2 Mar 2005 at 00:48

Paul Spiteri said:
well i know it'll be available from tomorrow because that's when i'm ordering it

Subject: RE: 2405fpw

Hi xxxxxx,

This will be live to order from tomorrow. I'll have to wait until tomorrow to send you over an official quote. On line price will be £729. I can let you know tomorrow what reduction I can get in for you on this.

Regards

xxxxxxxxx
Account Manager
Dell Computer Corporation

UK: 0870 907 5050
Fax: 0870 412 2716

Would be interested to find out what sort of reduction you can get on this so I know what leverage I have with my companys Dell account manager.

L0ony! · 2 Mar 2005 at 12:18

Comments made by the American owner

Its here !!
ok

2405 is here.. It is sooo FN sweet (and big)..

The 17'' powerbook pics it up using DVi no problems and sets the native res
to 1920 x 1200

no so far dead pixels and the backlight looks consistant.

quick first pic

http://offsite.willo.net/Dell2405/2405-pbook.jpg

in the box you get

DVI to DVI
dsub vga to dsub vga
power cord
USB -B (the square plug) to USB -A (the thin plug)
cdrom
poster how to assemeble the monitor

These are very early tests ill email more info and pics tonight

hi

here are some more pics

hopefully they help

http://offsite.willo.net/2405/2405.html

a few comments

dvi on the mac is stunning. Colours nice and rich.
svideo out of dvd player is also very good.

im having some problems with component out of the dvd player. ( i will have to look into it more) i think i have to set it to progressive mode but it seems to
only work with ntsc discs. not to sure on that one

ipod shuffle work fine in the usb on the monitor
card reader work fine under OSX for CF/MMC/SD/MS these are the
only cards i have

A bit vague here

here are some video input tests

Component Using Pioneer DV-676a (best quality)

Progressive

xvid plays ok
dvd-ntsc plays ok
dvd-pal display but wiggly line in top 1/3 of pic not watchable

Interlace

xvid plays ok
dvd-ntsc nothing displayed (black screen)
dvd-pal nothing displayed (black screen)

Sideo Using Pioneer DV-676a (better quality)

xvid plays ok
dvd-ntsc plays fine
dvd-pal plays fine

Composite Using Pioneer DV-676a (average quality)

xvid plays fine
dvd-ntsc plays fine
dvd-pal plays fine

Wossi · 2 Mar 2005 at 12:19

This sounds like just the monitor I need (if it's as good as it sounds). In a few months I'll be getting a hefty bonus and I'll be building myself a system for my room to replace my tv, dvd and stereo (and gaming among other things), considering I was looking at paying over a grand this is looking good.

Can't wait to see how this pans out.

dave

L0ony! · 2 Mar 2005 at 14:38

Ok mate!!! Good luck

Yaka · 2 Mar 2005 at 14:46

heh nice going loony. btw you be the same durzel who used idle on barrysworld forums and irc channel?

ThieveryCorp · 2 Mar 2005 at 15:17

Arggh, you lucky swines with access to Dell ACMs!

Loony, could you mail me details of that nice lady in the Cust. Services dept ?

(mail in trust)

TIA!

L0ony! · 2 Mar 2005 at 15:27

Nah I'm quite happy with the price I got, how can I not be!! its a single unit without access to a Dell ACM. Yesterday I was paying £850 today im paying £770, that'll do nicely

[email protected]

Im in all day ( weather is too bad to be going out today anyway )

I will help you as much as I can, and anyone else for that matter!!!

ThieveryCorp · 2 Mar 2005 at 15:31

Cool thanks!

I'll mail you tonight as the mail filters at work block Hotmail ...

L0ony! · 2 Mar 2005 at 15:35

Sweet Toekiller.. nice price!!!

By the way....did/do you play RTCW

I hope Im the first to recieve, at least I will be able to stick it to you fella's for a few days :cool:

with your ACM's

Toekiller · 2 Mar 2005 at 16:05

RTCW?

Maybe once 4 years ago

Mr Latte · 2 Mar 2005 at 19:27

Guys once all the excitment dies down and come the reviews lets find out what and how small the weaknesses are on this panel.

Everything has issues and even Spie suffered from NTS when he showcased his Cinema 23". Cant speak for everyone but I certainly appreciate an informative but more truthfull report, something that is fair yet unbiased and not the usual "this thing is freakin awesome".

Whoever you are do yourselves proud, help us that look on with interest. Bring on the reviews.
(Lucky ********)

Inosanto · 2 Mar 2005 at 20:22

I promise to deliver an unbiased review of this panel, to the best of my ability. However I do have a seven day wait for it to be delivered.

Yaka · 2 Mar 2005 at 23:07

Mr Latte said:
Guys once all the excitment dies down and come the reviews lets find out what and how small the weaknesses are on this panel.

Everything has issues and even Spie suffered from NTS when he showcased his Cinema 23". Cant speak for everyone but I certainly appreciate an informative but more truthfull report, something that is fair yet unbiased and not the usual "this thing is freakin awesome".

Whoever you are do yourselves proud, help us that look on with interest. Bring on the reviews.
(Lucky ********)

read on another forum that it dont like pal signals from a dvd player via component connection. which is a damn shame. i orignly wanted 2 but after hearing this gona try it out a little and see if im happy witrh it as a temporary tv screen first.

L0ony! · 2 Mar 2005 at 23:48

Teal said:
I think you'll find it is Michael Dell.

Sorry yeah!! I stand corrected..

Yeah its absaloutely amazing when you look at the scale of what discounts they are allowing. All big companies are the same, there mark ups must be astronomical!!!

What will be interesting is the way these monitors will effect this area in the market. Will we finally see Apple succumb to lowering its prices. Lets face it, the 23 inch would have to be at least a hundred pounds less than the Dell for anyone to seriously consider it over the 2405fpw.

I love the styling of the Apple, they are aesthetically very pleasing, but they are limited in there connectivity in comparison. Let the games begin

L0ony! · 2 Mar 2005 at 23:52

Yaka we must be the saddest b@st!ds on the planet, you and I are on the same threads in every country that is discussing this monitor!!!

and we are still going !!!

lmfao

Yaka · 3 Mar 2005 at 00:05

L0ony! said:
Yaka we must be the saddest b@st!ds on the planet, you and I are on the same threads in every country that is discussing this monitor!!!

and we are still going !!!

lmfao

heh noticed this me self. oh well aleast we are not alone

L0ony! · 3 Mar 2005 at 09:32

I phoned delll to track my order today!! Spoke to a very helpful Irish fella who told me that my order had arrived at the couriers late last night and that I should expect delivery anytime today or tomorrow, the latest Monday!!

Things are looking good!!!

Anyone else heard anything?

Paul Spiteri · 3 Mar 2005 at 10:08

no progress here
i havent phoned, but i can do an online status tracking on their website and it just says "processing".

L0ony! · 3 Mar 2005 at 10:25

Durzel said:
Jeez man, that was quick. When did you order again? You're definitely gonna be the first reviewer

My order was processed 01.03.05 and shipped that night. It supposedly arrived at the couriers last night 02.03.05 so...that is a lot quicker than I think any of us expected.

Paul give them a call mate, you might find out a bit more. It would be interesting to know the whereabouts of your order to give us an indication of just how long the shipping process takes.

Was it yesterday you ordered?