Dell 2001FP Upgrade?

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I am currently using a Dell UltraSharp 2001FP with the IPS panel. I got a great deal a few years ago, so I bought two. I used one for a year and a half, sold it, and now I'm 6 months into the second one.

My primary use on this PC is gaming, and I've got no complaints with it, but I'm feeling the itch to go 24" widescreen. Is it worth it right now, or should I stick with the 2001FP for a while longer?

I've looked at the HP w2408, HP LG2465 (anyone know the difference?), LG L246, and Samsung 245BW so far.
 
You're a little too late if you want a 20" IPS panel...unless you get lucky with a Dell 2007WFP or get one of the few remaining NEC 20WMGX2's. There never were any IPS 24's..they are either S-PVA, P-MVA or TN. Of the 3 I would prefer a P-MVA such as that in the LG 24" and maybe some of the others...I would never get a 24" TN. The immediate future looks bleak for the low/mid-range desktop monitors as it seems that all of the makers are switching to the cheaper to produce and more profitable TN panels for everything below 30" :(
 
Thanks, Joemama. I'm definitely not looking for a 20" panel. The only way I would retire the 2001FP is if I found a 24" widescreen that I would be happy with. Even though I have been used to this S-IPS panel, I'm wondering if I would be satisfied with a TN or good PVA panel since gaming is the primary use in this application. I would likely move the Dell to my other PC for general use.

I read through the LG L246 thread, and it seems like people are generally happy with the performance. However, I can get a very good price on both the HP w2408 and Samsung 245WB, so it might not hurt just to try one of them.
 
Count me as surprised as anyone, but on a whim, I purchased the Soyo 24" from OfficeMax for $299 and I have no complaints with the quality of the panel. I figured for $299, why not take a chance. The stand is crappy and the bezel is ugly, and it has no HDMI ports, but I use this system for gaming only, and it does that well. The colors are very good after calibration, there are no dead or stuck pixels, the viewing angles seem to be good for what it's used for, and I've had no ghosting or noticeable lag issues in FPS games.
 
I would go for the LG out of all of those panels you listed. If you can spare it I would recommend the Planar 26"
 
Minsc said:
I am currently using a Dell UltraSharp 2001FP with the IPS panel. I got a great deal a few years ago, so I bought two. I used one for a year and a half, sold it, and now I'm 6 months into the second one.

My primary use on this PC is gaming, and I've got no complaints with it, but I'm feeling the itch to go 24" widescreen. Is it worth it right now, or should I stick with the 2001FP for a while longer?

I've looked at the HP w2408, HP LG2465 (anyone know the difference?), LG L246, and Samsung 245BW so far.
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Wait for a sale on the Dell 3007WFP-HC, it will go PERFECT with your 2 2001FP. Trust me I know.

Take a look: http://www.hardforum.com/showpost.php?p=1031442419&postcount=8353

EDIT - Ooops just reread... So you only have one 2001FP now. Oh well, the 3007wfp-hc would still be nice, but yes, it is a bit expensive, but games look awsome on it.

EDIT 2 - Man you guys are lucky in the US, the dell is on sale for $1274!!! In Canada? well $1599. Even regular price, the US is $100 cheaper. That is just not right :-(
 
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