Widescreen vs dual 20"

**mercyreaper** · 22-03-2006, 02:49 AM

Well I have been debating this for a few weeks, I think I have decided but I wanted to check here first before I made my purchase. I am considering the dell fpw2405 for my widescreen, or 2 X 20.1 with 1600x1200 rez. I am as of right now leaning toward the dell fpw2405 simply for the reason that i can always get 2 of these if I like the first one alot, or even get the widescreen and get a 20.1 with 1600x1200 for gaming and keep the widescreen for my desktop apps such as photoshop, macromedia flash etc..

If anyone owns a dell 2405 can you advise me on this? Should i just get two dells? Thanks for all your help

**Butcher** · 22-03-2006, 02:52 AM

If you do much gaming you'll want the widescreen, it simply rocks.

**mercyreaper** · 22-03-2006, 05:48 AM

I do some gaming, my time is split between web development and some gaming when I get a chance a few times per week. I like the idea of movies now and then as well. I am looking at getting the Dell for now, and then perhaps a 20.1 or another dell to go with it, depending on what I need. I still have another 19" lcd and a 21" crt to use if i want to check out dual setups before I go and buy another monitor in addition to my dell.

Any thoughts?

**Koolpc** · 22-03-2006, 09:40 AM

Widescreen is the way to go.

**sawyen** · 22-03-2006, 09:45 AM

So how are u loving that 19'' Acer KoolPC?

**Koolpc** · 22-03-2006, 10:00 AM

Well, only had it one day but first impression is that it is AWESOME!! Superb Picture quality and nice size too. Nice to have a wide screen. Played BF2 and that looked ace!

**arthurleung** · 22-03-2006, 10:28 AM

I love my dual 2001FP, perfect for day-to-day work. Although it might cause you neck problem because its too wide!

You could pivot both monitors and get an overall 2400x1600 resolution, which you can fit 4 1200x800 windows

The only drawback is the nview software (for nvidia cards) is really unstable and caused most of my reboots/bsods.

**Koolpc** · 22-03-2006, 11:01 AM

I really don't see the need for 2 monitors! Takes up loads of space too.

**sawyen** · 22-03-2006, 11:12 AM

Well, if ur work needs it.. u'll find the reason to get it..

Nothing beats stretching amino acid sequences across 2 19'' 1440pix widescreen to examine it.. no more dragging mouse or directional buttons.. Best investment in 2006 yet, never going back to single screen.. EVER

**Koolpc** · 22-03-2006, 11:13 AM

Fair enough. If it is good for you then i can understand but for myself i have no need for 2 monitors.

**shaithis** · 22-03-2006, 12:05 PM

Widescreen is the future: wether you are gaming, watching a film or simply just using Windows, you benefit from it greatly

**Atomic** · 22-03-2006, 12:14 PM

The Dell 2405FPW is simply amazing.

Use it with your Xbox360 or DVD player aswell as VGA+DVI.

Not much you cant plug into one really!

**mercyreaper** · 23-03-2006, 02:14 PM

Thanks for the advice everyone, I think I will go wtih the Dell, I am probably just going to use my 21" crt for gaming until I get another 21" LCD or 20.1 that supports 1600x1200 for gaming . The dell 2407 I see is just coming out now, might have to wait a few weeks and get that one, I believe it has full HDCP support so when vista comes I should be set.

**Atomic** · 23-03-2006, 02:26 PM

Good choice.

Widescreen is the future.

**Ady168uk** · 24-03-2006, 08:05 PM

I had a 2 tft setup in the past, very handy for work, surfing and general stuff. But ever since I bought my 2405fpw there no turning back

love it to death hehe, media never looked better.

you wont be dissapointed!! hehe

**BubbySoup** · 26-03-2006, 08:13 PM

Another vote for widescreen here!

Using a 2405 and I really couldn't go back to 2 separate monitors tbh.

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