Hi Guys and Gals, I was wondering what you would do in this situation. I plan on buying a new C2D MBP 17" as soon as my local Apple Store gets some in. I would like to have an extra screen to go with it and was wondering what you thought about the Dell E207WFP 20" Widescreen Display. It is only $289.00 so I would like some reviews if anyone owns one. My other option is a 20" Apple Cinema Display but that will cost me $649.00 and I heard somewhere that Dell and Apple use the same panels as each other. So if anyone would give me a recomendation on what to do, that would be great. Thanks for your time, JohnMC.
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C2D MacBook Pro w/ Dell Display?
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I don't have that particular model, but we have 3 of the dell monitors in our house (two 2007wfp's and one 2407wfp), and we've had two 1907fp and two 17-inchers, and they've all been great monitors, so I would definitely recommend 'em.
Just a thought, though, if you're going to be getting an external monitor anyway, why not opt for the 15" model MBP, and put the $300 (or the $700 if you opted for the low end MBP) towards a better, bigger monitor? I mean, your 17" MBP is going to have the same resolution as the 20" widescreen monitors, so wouldn't it be nicer to be able to plug your MBP into a monitor that offers more space?
Of course the decision is yours, just I would personally rather have a 15" MBP and a big 24" monitor to plug it into for the extra space when I'm at home.
Just a thought, though, if you're going to be getting an external monitor anyway, why not opt for the 15" model MBP, and put the $300 (or the $700 if you opted for the low end MBP) towards a better, bigger monitor? I mean, your 17" MBP is going to have the same resolution as the 20" widescreen monitors, so wouldn't it be nicer to be able to plug your MBP into a monitor that offers more space?
Of course the decision is yours, just I would personally rather have a 15" MBP and a big 24" monitor to plug it into for the extra space when I'm at home.
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ive heard good and bad reviews about the dell 2007 ws, containing colour issues. The average user rating is 6.2 out of 10 http://reviews.cnet.com/Dell_UltraSharp_2007WFP/4505-3174_7-31783769.html?tag=pdtl-list
just a suggestion, but take a look at the viewsonic 20" ws. Its got stellar reviews! The viewsonic VX2025wm. The users didn't trash it for colour issues like a lot of teh dell monitors. http://reviews.cnet.com/ViewSonic_V...rss&subj=video?tag=vid&autoplay=true#mgallery
just a suggestion, but take a look at the viewsonic 20" ws. Its got stellar reviews! The viewsonic VX2025wm. The users didn't trash it for colour issues like a lot of teh dell monitors. http://reviews.cnet.com/ViewSonic_V...rss&subj=video?tag=vid&autoplay=true#mgallery
freakonguitar said:
It should be noted that the E207 is a completely different (and better) panel than the normal 2007.
xfiftyfour said:
I understand your point of view on the smaller MBP and then a better screen, but I will (at times) be away from home for as long as a week and so a larger screen for Photoshop and FCP Studio work would be a good thing in my opinion.
crazzyeddie said:
Could someone please explain how the E207WFP for $289.00 is a better LCD Display than the 2007WFP for $339.15? It just does not make since did I miss something (VGA not DVI, etc.). Thanks, JohnMC.
xfiftyfour said:
Exactly what I have. The Dell display is great. I got it on eBay, new with warranty, for hundreds less than on the Dell website. They just dropped the price there, too, though. It has no dead pixels, a memory card reader, all sorts of video inputs and a decent menu system. Basically I have no complaints.
Choosing a Dell display over an Apple one is really a no-brainer.
Yeah, I have the 2407wfp hooked up to a MB. It's awesome. I got it new from Dell, though, using a coupon. Was only $670 shipped.psychometry said:
Absolutely no complaints - it's a beautiful monitor.
The E207WFP's panel is worse than the 2007WFP's (as the price would indicate). The viewing angle is worse. From what I hear, the panel in the E207WFP is a TN panel, the same type found in cheapo LCD monitors.
Also, when comparing the two panels on Dell's website, there seems to be a disparity on response time. The E207WFP has 5ms (which is most likely grey-to-grey response), but the 2007WFP is listed at 16ms. The 2007WFP, however, does not ghost, which makes the 16ms measurement appear to be a black-to-black test.
Also, when comparing the two panels on Dell's website, there seems to be a disparity on response time. The E207WFP has 5ms (which is most likely grey-to-grey response), but the 2007WFP is listed at 16ms. The 2007WFP, however, does not ghost, which makes the 16ms measurement appear to be a black-to-black test.
OK, thanks for all your replies, I think I'm going to buy a 17" MBP and then after Christmas buy a Dell 24" Widescreen (2407WFP). Thanks again, JohnMC.