DELL UltraSharp 2005FPW 20.1" Widescreen LCD for $599 [Archive]

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Kent Pribbernow

07-05-2005, 11:00 PM

<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19&sku=320-4111&category_id=4009' target='_blank'>http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19&sku=320-4111&category_id=4009</a><br /><br /></div><img src="http://www.digitalmediathoughts.com/images/dell_utrasharp_deal.jpg" /><br /><br />Dell is offering a heck of a good deal on its 20.1" Widescreen apsect ratio LCD, now available for a mere $599. That's quite a bargain considering I just bought a 20" Apple Cinema display for $750. I haven't seen one of these displays up close, but I think Jason purchased a couple for himself a while back. Perhaps he can fill us in on whether or not this model is worth its weight in plastic. Dell has long been known for it's good deals in LCDs. Back in 2002 I purchased an 18" UltraSharp for just $449, which was an incredible deal back in those days. <br /><br />I'm rather tempted to get one for myself to go along with my PC, but I think the PC needs upgraded before the monitor. A circa 2001 1.7GHZ P4 system just ain't the shizel anymore. :cry: I'll probably hold out for Intel-based PowerMacs that can dual boot Windows XP and OSX, sharing the same lovely Cinema display.

yada88

07-06-2005, 02:20 AM

If you go to Yahoo and type in dell coupons, try the first two options. In one of them you'll see a coupon which will bring the price down to 525$. Good hunting.

Jeffrey Rubin

mcsouth

07-06-2005, 02:35 AM

IMHO, the best Dell deals are readily available through www.gotapex.com - if you check them out daily, you'll typically see lots of great Dell deals that are time and/or volume limited. The great Dell 50% off new laptop promotions that run regularly are often posted here a day in advance, so that you can have your unit loaded and sitting in your cart ahead of time! ;)

For example, right now, Gotapex is showing this monitor as available for $464.40 with the right combination of coupons.....

greenmozart

07-06-2005, 02:47 AM

Use this code to get 40% off the 2005FPW through the Small Business section of Dell's site:

BCTMWXMFDM011H

It brings the price down to $449.40.

Jason Dunn

07-06-2005, 04:20 AM

You bet, the 20.1" LCDs are VERY nice monitors, and at that price they're a steal.

yada88

07-06-2005, 07:08 AM

greenmozart, where did you get that 40% coupon?

Jeff

dkackman

07-06-2005, 03:53 PM

I've got one of these monitors and, especially considering this price, it is about the best LCD deal on the market.

Kent Pribbernow

07-06-2005, 07:07 PM

Use this code to get 40% off the 2005FPW through the Small Business section of Dell's site:

BCTMWXMFDM011H

It brings the price down to $449.40.

Wow! Thanks for the tip. I just purchased one for myself. Can't pass up a bargain like this. How much did I pay for that Cinema display again? http://www.digitalmediathoughts.com/images/eusa_wall.gif

Philip Colmer

07-06-2005, 07:51 PM

You'd think that with Dell's buying power, they'd be able to overcome the typical £=$ conversion rate but, no, we're getting stung for £520 :cry:.

Not only that, but US discount codes don't work and I don't think I've ever seen UK discount codes for Dell.

Humph!

--Philip

Damion Chaplin

07-06-2005, 09:10 PM

Kent Pribbernow

07-06-2005, 09:16 PM

It brings the price down to $449.40.

D'oh! Wish I had read that 3 hours ago. I JUST bought one off ebay for $480 (after shipping) and I thought it was a steal. I wonder what Dell's charging for shipping? Oh well, live and learn.

Nope, shipping is free. The Small Biz division did charge me sales tax, which brought the price up to $476...but I'm not complaining! :rock on dude!:

kaitanium

07-07-2005, 04:45 AM

i say wait. 599 isnt a good deal yet nor is the 480ish. a couple months ago it was at a low of 365-395

Jason Eaton

07-07-2005, 05:40 PM

Can't pass up a bargain like this. How much did I pay for that Cinema display again?

Not sure if you knew this... but ready for some more salt in the wound?

http://www.anandtech.com/displays/showdoc.aspx?i=2400

As unique as Apple's Cinema display might be in the world of 19" to 21" flat panel displays, it shares the same LG.Philips panel as the Dell UltraSharp 2005FPW. There happens to be only a single panel manufacturer capable/willing to mass produce wide screen, high resolution flat panel displays for the PC market.

Kent Pribbernow

07-07-2005, 06:04 PM

You just had to drive that knife in, didn't you! :P

Ok, since you guys are so good at finding Dell coupons and whatnot; can anyone tell me if there are any special deals or coupon codes I can apply towards the Axim X50v, via the Small Biz site? Dell is offering it right now for $399, and I would love to knock that price down some more.

Jonathon Watkins

07-07-2005, 08:16 PM

..... towards the Axim X50v....

:way to go: Come, join us again! :wink:

I am really enjoying my X50v. A good choice all round, especially with your free WM5 upgrade.

Jonathon Watkins

07-07-2005, 08:22 PM

Kent Pribbernow

07-07-2005, 08:25 PM

Well if I can get an X50v for less than $399 I may join you. Otherwise I'll just wait for prices to come down. I just spent $550 on a Treo 650!
8)

Steven Hughes

07-08-2005, 12:40 PM

Just wondering if any has purchased or looked at the Syntax Olevia 27" HDTV/Monitor for $699 AFR at CompUSA (http://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?product_code=329059&pfp=hpf6)?

http://image.compusa.com/prodimages/58/d7383509-566f-4299-b3b5-189a61dc394d.gif

Features:

16:9 Widescreen Aspect Ratio
HD Ready
750:1 Contrast Ratio
DVI with HDCP Compatibility
10w X 2 Detachable Speakers
12ms Response Time
Dual NTSC tuners
Ability to display split-screens or up to 12 windows displayed concurrently for multiple channel scanning

This seems like a pretty good deal. There is also a 32" selling at Target for $1199.99. These look to be very good entry level HDTV/Computer monitors.