Troubles with Dell 2000FP LCD Monitor

Joshua · 03-15-2003, 03:29 PM

Ok, I finally broke down and bought the 2000fp monitor after sitting on the fence for the last 4 months or so.

It's HUGE! I have it connected via analog cable to a KVM with two pc's connected to it. The problem is that unless it's at 1600x1200 resolution, the text looks blurry and is actually tough on the eyes. The problem with putting it at 1600x1200 is that text is so small that AGAIN, it strains my eyes. When I change to Large fonts, the edges look bad etc...

Also, there seems to be some kind of coating built into the screen that gives a slight crystal-like reflection that screws up my eyes.

For the record, I have perfect vision, don't wear glasses and YES I've had my eyes checked regularly.

I know Apex has been using this monitor for a while, but I think he said he's running full 1600x1200.

My wife has been using the 1800fp at 1280x1024 for a week now and loves it. Sadly, I'm tempted to return the 2000fp and exchange it for the 1800fp.

I'm not running DVI, but I also don't want to spend another $200 to $300 for a new vid card when I'm currently running a GeForce 3 that I paid $400 for and that I'm happy with when I don't even know if the end result will be good enough to keep. Then I'm stuck with a new card that I don't need and an expensive monitor.

Somebody HELP!! I really want to keep this monitor, but if it's gonna give me headaches etc..., I can't keep it.

Joshua · 03-18-2003, 08:22 PM

Anyone?? Anyone?? Bueller??

Apex · 03-18-2003, 08:36 PM

You definitely want to run DVI. You can get a replacement for about $100 or so. It's definitely worth it.

Are you using ClearType?

Devhux · 03-18-2003, 11:15 PM

Unfortunately, all LCD's look best at their native resolution (lower ones will look blurry).

As for that strange "coating" on the display, that's something I cannot really comment about, since i've never seen the Dell displays.

Joshua · 03-19-2003, 05:56 AM

Hey hey!!

Not only did I get a reply, but from the lord of the manner himself!

Yep, I'm running cleartype. Would a relatively cheap DVI card give similar performance to my GeForce 3 128mb, or am I having a pipe dream over hear? I'm hoping not to drop another $300 or more on a decent video card. All I play is UT and UT2k3.

P.S. Apex, how do you edit web pages with such high res??

G|A? only takes about 25% of it's 1024x768 size on the left side of my screen! I'm gonna seriously whack out my website one day this way!

Quote:

Originally posted by Apex
You definitely want to run DVI. You can get a replacement for about $100 or so. It's definitely worth it.

Are you using ClearType?

Joshua · 03-19-2003, 08:59 PM

I seem to have figured it out. I'm using a Compaq 8 port KVM switch that's meant for racked servers. I plugged the monitor directly to my PC and **WOW** big difference (for the better).

I think I'll still pursue the DVI option that Apex suggested though.

Thanks for the tips!!

Apex · 03-19-2003, 10:00 PM

Yeah, even a cheap DVI card is good, as long as it's based on the newer Silicon Image chipset sender or a Radeon.

Joshua · 03-20-2003, 08:04 AM

Nice, I'll try my luck and report back what works for me.

Now I can happily say, "I strongly recommend the Dell 2000fp"!!

ski · 03-22-2003, 10:34 AM

Even a Radeon 9000 128mb costs less than $100, and offers dual monitor support (1 DVI, 1 VGA)...

I'm glad you got it fixed though!

03-15-2003, 03:29 PM	#1
Joshua Rear Admiral Upper Half Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 3,390	Troubles with Dell 2000FP LCD Monitor Ok, I finally broke down and bought the 2000fp monitor after sitting on the fence for the last 4 months or so. It's HUGE! I have it connected via analog cable to a KVM with two pc's connected to it. The problem is that unless it's at 1600x1200 resolution, the text looks blurry and is actually tough on the eyes. The problem with putting it at 1600x1200 is that text is so small that AGAIN, it strains my eyes. When I change to Large fonts, the edges look bad etc... Also, there seems to be some kind of coating built into the screen that gives a slight crystal-like reflection that screws up my eyes. For the record, I have perfect vision, don't wear glasses and YES I've had my eyes checked regularly. I know Apex has been using this monitor for a while, but I think he said he's running full 1600x1200. My wife has been using the 1800fp at 1280x1024 for a week now and loves it. Sadly, I'm tempted to return the 2000fp and exchange it for the 1800fp. I'm not running DVI, but I also don't want to spend another $200 to $300 for a new vid card when I'm currently running a GeForce 3 that I paid $400 for and that I'm happy with when I don't even know if the end result will be good enough to keep. Then I'm stuck with a new card that I don't need and an expensive monitor. Somebody HELP!! I really want to keep this monitor, but if it's gonna give me headaches etc..., I can't keep it. __________________ The Apexer formerly known as SnotRocket. "Like I **ing said, "Ok, so I hear it may be a repost. Blah But I had never seen it, so..." ** you Canta." -Jenny 12/4/2003

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03-18-2003, 08:22 PM	#2
Joshua Rear Admiral Upper Half Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 3,390	Anyone?? Anyone?? Bueller??

03-18-2003, 08:36 PM	#3
Apex Can you hear me now? Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Here Posts: 5,506	You definitely want to run DVI. You can get a replacement for about $100 or so. It's definitely worth it. Are you using ClearType?

03-18-2003, 11:15 PM	#4
Devhux Rear Admiral Lower Half Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Calgary Alberta Canada Posts: 2,511	Unfortunately, all LCD's look best at their native resolution (lower ones will look blurry). As for that strange "coating" on the display, that's something I cannot really comment about, since i've never seen the Dell displays.

03-19-2003, 08:59 PM	#6
Joshua Rear Admiral Upper Half Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 3,390	I seem to have figured it out. I'm using a Compaq 8 port KVM switch that's meant for racked servers. I plugged the monitor directly to my PC and WOW big difference (for the better). I think I'll still pursue the DVI option that Apex suggested though. Thanks for the tips!!

03-19-2003, 10:00 PM	#7
Apex Can you hear me now? Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Here Posts: 5,506	Yeah, even a cheap DVI card is good, as long as it's based on the newer Silicon Image chipset sender or a Radeon.

03-20-2003, 08:04 AM	#8
Joshua Rear Admiral Upper Half Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 3,390	Nice, I'll try my luck and report back what works for me. Now I can happily say, "I strongly recommend the Dell 2000fp"!!

03-22-2003, 10:34 AM	#9
ski Admiral Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Utah Posts: 5,420	Even a Radeon 9000 128mb costs less than $100, and offers dual monitor support (1 DVI, 1 VGA)... I'm glad you got it fixed though!

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