305t or 3008wfp???

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miguelito

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A friend of mine is willing to part with his 305t for $800. Should I go with that or spend $1100 on the 3008wfp? :confused:

It will be on my gaming machine with specs listed below
 
A few questions...

How old is that 305T?
Is the warranty still valid?
Will you use the monitor for anything more than PC games/apps (TV, videos, DVDs, consoles, etc.)?
 
Its about 7 months old, so I'd assume its still under warranty, but I'll have to ask.

Currently it will exclusively be used on a PC to play games/apps/movies. I also have a 2407wfp that will be used for anything else that doesn't support Dual Link DVI
 
I'd either go for the 3008WFP or just get a refurb 3007WFP-HC for 750, unless your friend will come down to 500 or so.
 
where can you get a refurb 3007 for $750? is that a "coupon" type of deal, or is that calling dell up and negotiating with a sales rep?

the outlet lists those for around 1k at least (with at least a 3 yr warranty)...

i wasn't aware one could be had for $750...any info is appreciated, thanks!
 
vizx said:
where can you get a refurb 3007 for $750? is that a "coupon" type of deal, or is that calling dell up and negotiating with a sales rep?

the outlet lists those for around 1k at least (with at least a 3 yr warranty)...

i wasn't aware one could be had for $750...any info is appreciated, thanks!
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Dell outlet usually had like 10-15 of those 3007WFP-HC in inventory for 750 a piece. However, about 3-4 weeks ago they all disappeared. I guess either someone bought them all, or they got rid of them somewhere else.

Dell outlet does have the 3008WFP for 1099.00 I believe.
 
After doing a little more research myself, i see that the 3007WFP-HC has a wider color gamult as well as half the lag compared to the 305t. Inputs wise they are the same - only one DVI

Lag Comparison

According the site above, there is a considerable lag difference between the 3008 and the 3007. But, is this going to be noticeable in FPS games?
 
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We have a 305T Plus here and no one noticed any input lag at all. Keep in mind that every single monitor is different even among the exact same models and brands.

Anyway even the 18-20 year old kids here play Quake4, COD4 and TF2 and don't notice any input lag either.

Don't put 100% credit in any reviews until you try something yourself. If he is your friend then go install a few games at his place and give it a go. If it works you saved yourself some cash. That's a good thing right?

Or order from Dell and play the panel lottery :D
 
miguelito said:
After doing a little more research myself, i see that the 3007WFP-HC has a wider color gamult as well as half the lag compared to the 305t. Inputs wise they are the same - only one DVI

Lag Comparison

According the site above, there is a considerable lag difference between the 3008 and the 3007. But, is this going to be noticeable in FPS games?
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I've had a 3008 since January, play all kinds of FPS games and haven't noticed the slightest input lag. Lag exists, but whether you notice it is completely subjective. That sounds bizarre, but it's true. The only way to be absolutely certain is to try the monitor for yourself. IMO, the 3008 is a fantastic LCD for games and everything else.
 
Yeah, Mr. Wolf, people blow this whole lag thing out of proportion. I would rather get the 3008wfp over the 3007 simply because it is a BETTER monitor. The 3007 is a hideous monitor with very ugly anti glare coating. It also feels very cheap.

But I went with the 305t because it has better blacks and overall better uniformity than the other 30" IPS monitors, and it doesn't have the aggressive anti-glare coating that I loathe. I also notice no input lag. But if the 305t wasn't available, I would've went with the 3008wfp.
 
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So is $800 a bit much for a 7mo old used 305t? Is more like $600 a fair deal? He said its only a 1 year warranty
 
Omerta said:
Yeah, Mr. Wolf, people blow this whole lag thing out of the water. I would rather get the 3008wfp over the 3007 simply because it is a BETTER monitor. The 3007 is a hideous monitor with very ugly anti glare coating. It also feels very cheap.

But I went with the 305t because it has better blacks and overall better uniformity than the other 30" IPS monitors, and it doesn't have the aggressive anti-glare coating that I loathe. I also notice no input lag. But if the 305t wasn't available, I would've went with the 3008wfp.
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Talk about irony... I really wanted a 305T or 305T+, Omerta. The only reason I didn't get it was that I wanted more inputs than just the single DVI available on the 305. Other than that, I think the 305 is an excellent LCD.
 
miguelito said:
So is $800 a bit much for a 7mo old used 305t? Is more like $600 a fair deal? He said its only a 1 year warranty
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Yeah, I'd have to say $600 for that 305T with just 5 months left on the warranty is a much better deal. I thought the 305T had a 3-year warranty.
 
Nice to know my friend was wrong about the warranty. He may or may not take any less for the 305t, so if he's firm with $800 is it still a good deal? The 3008wfp is $1100 via dell outlet, but thats still a $300 difference.

One pro is that its guaranteed not to have any dead pixels (I checked it very thoroughly) and its in perfect mint condition.
 
miguelito said:
Nice to know my friend was wrong about the warranty. He may or may not take any less for the 305t, so if he's firm with $800 is it still a good deal? The 3008wfp is $1100 via dell outlet, but thats still a $300 difference.

One pro is that its guaranteed not to have any dead pixels (I checked it very thoroughly) and its in perfect mint condition.
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$800 isn't bad, but I'd ask him to bring it down to 750. Just say you're broke and you'd appreciate the favor.

3008wfp is good, but I wouldn't spend $300 extra to have it.
 
Omerta said:
Yeah, Mr. Wolf, people blow this whole lag thing out of proportion. I would rather get the 3008wfp over the 3007 simply because it is a BETTER monitor. The 3007 is a hideous monitor with very ugly anti glare coating. It also feels very cheap.

But I went with the 305t because it has better blacks and overall better uniformity than the other 30" IPS monitors, and it doesn't have the aggressive anti-glare coating that I loathe. I also notice no input lag. But if the 305t wasn't available, I would've went with the 3008wfp.
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Im with you on the anti-glare coating of the 3007. It is very noticeable. Unfortunately if looks like all 30" (not sure about Apple) use this coating. Apparently if doesnt bother some people. Not that noticeable with game playing. Glossy is really going to give you the best PQ since there is nothing blocking what is on the screen. Problem is that is is hard to find IPS or PVA/MVA glossy panels most of them are TN.
 
solaris54 said:
Im with you on the anti-glare coating of the 3007. It is very noticeable. Unfortunately if looks like all 30" (not sure about Apple) use this coating. Apparently if doesnt bother some people. Not that noticeable with game playing. Glossy is really going to give you the best PQ since there is nothing blocking what is on the screen. Problem is that is is hard to find IPS or PVA/MVA glossy panels most of them are TN.
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the 305t does not have that effect. it hardly has any kind of coating. It's the best looking 30" monitor IMO.

btw, apple 30" has aggressive coating too.
 
Omerta said:
the 305t does not have that effect. it hardly has any kind of coating. It's the best looking 30" monitor IMO.

btw, apple 30" has aggressive coating too.
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Any idea of who might sell these in a store such as Frys, BB or Microcenter? I would like to look at one.

I just got a HP w2558HC which is a glossy 25.5 display. It actually has a very nice picture for a TN panel.

Update: Just noticed that there is one for sale on local CraigsList for $600....tempting...............guess I could go look at it
 
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miguelito said:
Nice to know my friend was wrong about the warranty. He may or may not take any less for the 305t, so if he's firm with $800 is it still a good deal? The 3008wfp is $1100 via dell outlet, but thats still a $300 difference.

One pro is that its guaranteed not to have any dead pixels (I checked it very thoroughly) and its in perfect mint condition.
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$800 for that 305T with 2+ years left on its warranty is reasonable.

The "perfect picture" guarantee on Dell's 3008 (and their other LCDs) is legit. They exchanged my refurb 3008 with over 20 stuck pixels for a brand new 3008. The manager also refreshed my warranty to start from the date I received the new 3008 because there was a two-week delay in shipping. Dell pays for all shipping costs, too.
 
If you buy your LCDs from amazon, you can tell them your unit is defective if you get any dead pixels and get your exchange ahead of time.
 
Dang it! He just got his tax return back and decided not to sell his 305t! :(

Well, now I'm either going to get a refurb 3008wfp unless you guys suggest otherwise
 
How does the HP compare to the 3008wfp? Spec wise, the Dell seems much better than the HP and I can get the Dell for $1100....but in practice it may be a different story
 
The HP LP3065 is a great monitor. I've got a couple. However, the Dell 3008WFP is a newer model with many more inputs and capabilities. I think you'd be better of with the Dell-
 
miguelito said:
How does the HP compare to the 3008wfp? Spec wise, the Dell seems much better than the HP and I can get the Dell for $1100....but in practice it may be a different story
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I prefer the Dell - obviously since I've got one. ;) I just listed that HP as an option for a new 30" instead of a refurb 3008.
 
Has there been known issues with refub dells? I know they still come with the standard 3yr warranty.
 
For the most part, Dell refurbs are quite good. There might be a higher percentage of duds compared to new monitors. As long as you've got that 3-year warranty, you really have nothing to worry about.
 
Thanks for all you input everyone! I just pulled the trigger on a refurb 3008wfp.....should arrive on Wednesday.
 
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