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Manufacturer: Dell, Inc. Part number: DC323
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- With good performance, a stylish design, and all the flexibility we could ask for in a monitor, the Dell UltraSharp 1907FP is one of the few entries in the budget display category that we highly recommend.
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CNET editors' review
Dell UltraSharp 1907FP price range: $499.00
- Reviewed by: Kristina Blachere and Kristina Blachere
- Edited by: Lara Luepke
- Reviewed on: 02/26/2006
- Released on: 02/27/2006
The good: High-end design and ergonomics; low price; better-than-average image quality; high degree of connectivity.
The bad: Lightweight base is a bit wobbly; onscreen menu lacks exit option; no dedicated brightness buttons; contrast adjustment not available for DVI-D signal.
The bottom line: With good performance, a stylish design, and all the flexibility we could ask for in a monitor, the Dell UltraSharp 1907FP is one of the few entries in the budget display category that we highly recommend.
User reviews
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Bright and Sharp with no ghosting, I'm sold!
by Stomper88 on March 31, 2006
Pros: No Ghosting, Bright. Easy stand adjustments, PRICE!
Cons: I cant think of any
Summary: I ordered both the 1905FP and the 1907FP and used nvidia to clone so that I could use them side by side and determine the differences. I used DVI cables ...
Summary: I ordered both the 1905FP and the 1907FP and used nvidia to clone so that I could use them side by side and determine the differences. I used DVI cables for both on my 7800GT. I sent the 1905FP back after testing using web pages, movies, and games. The 1907FP is just as good as the 1905FP in quality. I know the 1907FP just a "6bit panel" according to many sites, and I looked really hard to tell the difference, but the quality is the same, both looked very bright and sharp. I guess human eyes cant really count beyond 260k colors, eh?
Anyway, the 1907FP won hands down mostly because in games it has almost no ghosting, while the 1905FP ghosts VERY VERY badly. I noticed the 1905FP ghosting especially badly when I saw it next to the 1907FP. The 1907FP simply blew the 1905FP away for games.
I am very particular when it comes to quality and when I ordered both at the same time, I counted on sending the 1907FP back based on all the reviews I read on the net. But I after about 3 hours of side by side testing, there was absolutely no question which LCD was better.16 out of 17 users found this user opinion helpful.
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A BIG Disappointment!
by ohreli on April 4, 2006
Pros: Bright, Fairly good adjustability (but see below).
Cons: TERRIBLE viewing angles, too dark colors, trouble with lighter shades of colors and greys, not as adjustable as older models.
Summary: I thought I would take advantage of Dell sale prices and upgrade my old 17" 1704fpt Dell monitor. I hooked this up side by side with the old Dell and ...
Summary: I thought I would take advantage of Dell sale prices and upgrade my old 17" 1704fpt Dell monitor. I hooked this up side by side with the old Dell and the difference is shocking! Colors are too dark, and the greys are uneven and tinted--no amount of control tweaking could fix either of these issues. Looking at CNET's color charts, you can see that this monitor does not produce the most subtle, lighter shades across the entire color spectrum. And the adjustability is not as good as my 1704, either. As a budget monitor, I might have lived with these limitations, but the viewing angles are so bad that you are going to be slave to looking at the monitor dead center, or else you will lose at least half the brightness and get a big blurry red haze. Even sitting dead center you will see color shifts between the top and bottom of screen because of the narrow vertical viewing angle. Believe me, it's bad! (Even CNET admitted to this, though I am surprised they didnt dock the monitor more points because of it.) Next to this monitor, my 1704FPT looks like it must cost twice as much (it cost the same). Standing diagonally from both monitors, its night and day--and there are times you want to see the monitor without having to position yourself SO precisely! The online "buzz" is that the 1905 was way better, so if you really want to stick with Dell,and want 19", look for the 1905. It is worth the extra money, and maybe you can find one refurbished. If you want to settle for a monitor this bad, you can get no-name ones for less. The name Dell isnt worth the extra bucks if you are getting an inferior product!
17 out of 20 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Bad, bad, just plain bad, a step backwards for Dell
by patdb2300 on April 20, 2006
Pros: sleek look, impressive when turned off
Cons: absolutely ugly when turned on
Summary: When I turned the monitor on I thought something was wrong and maybe this was just a defective monitor. I use a 1905FP at work and thought the 1907FP would ...
Summary: When I turned the monitor on I thought something was wrong and maybe this was just a defective monitor. I use a 1905FP at work and thought the 1907FP would be an improvement. After reading forums after forums, I have realized that the monitor is just crap. Where should I begin?
1. Ultrasharp, lol, how bout Ultranot, or Ultrablur. Moving my eyes around the monitor reading text is a nightmare, and my eyes strain so much trying to focus on the "ultrasharpnotness" I'll be blind in a week.
2. Is the brightness supposed to be so darn bright? Heck, a black screen shows brightness coming out from the top and bottom. The bottom edge of my screen looks like it's max bright and ther's fog over the text, and my brightness level is at 0.
3. Why does Dell say that the monitor has 700:1 contrast but it really is 500:1? Never like manufacturers being deceitful. And yes there is a viewable difference between these ratios, just look at a photo.
4. All my picture look ugly now, and photos are just miserable looking. If you are into any type of digital editing, or simply like to like at photos, stay far away from this monitor.
4. I hate the controls on the bottom, their a pain to try to navigate, like I'm supposed to intepret a - or + sign means left, right, up or down.
5. The monitor stand is wobbly, and if you plan on using this in an office setting, you almost feel like you are going to break it if you have to move the monitor from a fixed position. The 1905FP at my work feels industrial and easily moves around so I can show clients the screen.
6. So now I have to box this thing up and send it back. Gotta love the fact my 6 year old 15.8" viewable CRT is more brilliant and sharp looking than this piece of crap.
I'd rather pay $100 more for a better monitor than settle for this peice of junk. Saw the nice looking Opticlear NEC's, and wow I think they will be getting my business. Dell your on my @$%^ list.9 out of 12 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Which panel will you get?
by bricneter on March 28, 2006
Pros: May depend on panel
Cons: May depend on panel
Summary: For those considering the 1907fp, be aware that Dell seems to be using LCD panels from 2 different manufacturers for this monitor. It seems you may get a monitor with ...
Summary: For those considering the 1907fp, be aware that Dell seems to be using LCD panels from 2 different manufacturers for this monitor. It seems you may get a monitor with either an AUO panel (see http://www.auo.com/auoDEV/products.php?sec=monitor&func=info&product_id=62&items_id=1) , or a Samsung panel (see http://www.samsung.com/Products/TFTLCD/Monitors_n_Industrial/LTM190EX/LTM190EX.htm) . The trouble is, the panels seemingly have very different specs, and hence this could have a difference on user experience. You won't find anything about this on the Dell site. Do some research on various forums on the web and you'll find out more debate about this.
So, the question is, which panel was in the monitor used in the CNET review???
If there was some way to contact the CNET editor/reviewer, this would be a good question to ask them7 out of 7 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great LCD for this price range
by kryth on March 29, 2006
Pros: Fast, no ghosting, decent picture, great design and convenient USB hub
Cons: Supposed 6 bit color, unsure of contrast 500:1 or 700:1
Summary: My screen had no dead pixels, which is great.
Played a few high fps games and didn't notice any ghosting, so the 8ms seems pretty good for my gaming ...Summary: My screen had no dead pixels, which is great.
Played a few high fps games and didn't notice any ghosting, so the 8ms seems pretty good for my gaming needs. I also watched an action movie from DVD and it was great. No ghosting, and I did not notice any color blocks.
The screen is quite bright, so when reading text with white background, I've got it set to 60% brightness. My old Viewsonic CRT 19" was set to almost 100% brightness but the 1907FP at 70% was burning my eyes.
Too bad it does not have any preset modes, or easy access to brightness. You've got to fumble to the menu to get to the brightness which is a pain if you want to do that frequently.
I'm using the DVI connector on an NVIDIA 6600GT. Nice that there are both DVI and Analog VGA ports.
I thought text was pretty readable before, but after setting XP to use ClearType effects for the fonts (and lowering brightness to 60%) made text much better.
With the NVIDIA drivers, after going through the Display Optimization, colors seem pretty decent. I think the default settings are quite a bit off, so do try to adjust colors/gamma.
I've read people complain about the whole 6 bit vs. 8 bit colors. I'll take the 6 bit, fast response rate over the 8 bit, slower response rate. I can't really tell the difference, and if the only way to tell any color discrepancy is to put it next to another screen to compare, then it's not an issue, because my desk isn't a show room with several screens.
Of course since I'm not a graphic artist or the likes I don't need the high end color accuracy, but this may be a factor for some people.
The built in 4 port USB hub is a nice bonus. The stand is visually attractive, better than most screens in this price range. The vertical rails slide up and down very smoothly. Contrary to the review, I did not have to hold the base for either height adjustment, horizontal rotating or angle changes, unless you do it vigorously. As for the screen being wobbly, well it is wobbly compared to a 19" CRT, but I think it's pretty good for a 10 lbs LCD. I have a 17" Samsung LCD and a 17" NEC that are both just as "wobbly", if you want to call it that.
I was worried about the viewing angle, but since I mostly use it strait on, it was not a problem.
At fairly steep angle, the only thing I notice is that it's not as bright. I can still read the text perfectly, so it's fine for working with a colleague. I doubt I (or anyone else) would play games, watch movies or work with it on a regular bases at steep angles.
As for the actual panel inside the screen, there's the rub!
Pressing the Menu and the + key while powering on shows you the panel model under menu's Factory Reset - Factory.
Mine was a:
Model: 1907FPt
Panel: AUOM190EN04 V4T04
I wonder what the t is for? Dell's support site lists a 1907FPt and 1907FPc
It seems some people got a Samsung SMG LTM190EX panel some AUO M190EN04 panel.
http://www.samsung.com/Products/TFTLCD/Monitors_n_Industrial/LTM190EX/LTM190EX.htm
http://www.auo.com/auoDEV/products.php?sec=monitor&func=info&product_id=62&items_id=1
The AUO site lists the panel as 500:1 contrast, 270 brightness. Samsung lists theirs at 1000:1 contrast 300 brightness. Dell site lists the 1907fp as "up to" 700:1, 300 brightness.
The specs on the Dell CD that came with the screen say 500:1 contrast.
Oddly Dell and CNET's site use to list the 1907fp as a 500:1 and in the last little while Dell updated it to 700:1. When I bought mine, it was listed as 700:1.
Makes you think they have 2 versions with 2 specs, depending on the panel you get.
I'm still undecided if I want to give them a call for an exchange due to the 500:1 to 700:1 issue.
I'm not sure I'd notice it, nor do I want the risk of getting some dead pixels, but I'm definitely not happy about the confusion of not being sure if I got 500:1 or 700:1.
This is my first Dell purchase and I was considering migrating my company's standard from IBM to Dell, but this makes me worry that I'll get inconsistent products. With 200+ workstations and 20+ servers I'd hate to have to guess at what I'm going to get.
Otherwise, for the price (bought it on a Dell Day sale) it's a good buy. Nice picture quality, good performance, bonus built in USB hub and looks good makes this a good choice.
I'd rate this a 9, but I'm docking 1 point for the contrast ratio confusion.
If you're prepared to get either 500:1 or 700:1 contrast buy this screen. If the contrast ratio is the main reason for getting this, you might want to think twice.4 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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1907fp is a downgrade from 1905fp
by nuprn1 on May 1, 2006
Pros: design, price (with discounts/rebats)
Cons: viewing angles, too dark, colors and tints are off
Summary: Comparing the 1907fp to the older 1905fp, I think Dell did a complete 180. From the picture quality, colors, greys, and viewing angles... this monitor was a complete disappointment. BTW, ...
Summary: Comparing the 1907fp to the older 1905fp, I think Dell did a complete 180. From the picture quality, colors, greys, and viewing angles... this monitor was a complete disappointment. BTW, this is side-by-side with my 1905fp running on dual nvidia geforce 6800 cards.
Even the stand is cheaper and flimsy and does not go up high enough.
btw, my 1907fp shipped with the Samsung LCD.3 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Calling this monitor Ultrasharp is an overstatement!
by hydropia on March 29, 2006
Pros: Sleek design, relatively cheap, USB connections on the side, no external power supply
Cons: The 1907FP is a disappointing step back for Dell in terms of 1) color reproduction, 2) viewing angle and 3) height adjustability
Summary: The 1907 is a disappointing step back for Dell in terms of 1) color reproduction, 2) viewing angle and 3) height adjustability
Pictures look horrible on this display compared to ...Summary: The 1907 is a disappointing step back for Dell in terms of 1) color reproduction, 2) viewing angle and 3) height adjustability
Pictures look horrible on this display compared to the old model 1905FP. This is caused by Dell's decision to downgrade the panel from a high quality 8-bit to a much cheaper 6-bit panel. As a result the 1907 has to dither its colors (16.2M colors with dithering). The old 1905 was capable of 16.7M TRUE colors. Whether the colors are dithered or true makes a huge difference to the display of photos. I was almost crying when I compared my 1907 side by side with my sister's 1905. C'MON WAKE UP CNET!!!!! WE, YOUR READERS, NEED SUCH DETAILS!!!
The viewing angle on the new model is 140 where it was 170 on the old one. I particular dislike the very noticeable shift in brightness when you change the vertical angle.
The 1907 also extends almost 2 inches less in the height than the old stand. Off course, this is only a problem if you like me like the screen to sit high.
That said the 1907FP is a sleek and sexy looking monitor. It also has better response time than the old one. But I don't really care as I do not game.....
How unfortunate Dell has discontinued the 1905! So if true color reproduction is important spend a little more money and find a LCD with an 8 bit panel or rush to EBAY to find the FP1905.3 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Very nice monitor. Whats all this negative?
by xweaponx on May 9, 2006
Pros: Clear display. USB ports. Easy navigation
Cons: No DVI-D contrast adjustment
Summary: I recieved my 1907FP with a Dell computer purchase. I installed the DVI-D cable for a digital to digital connection, turned down the red, blue, and green colors to 50% ...
Summary: I recieved my 1907FP with a Dell computer purchase. I installed the DVI-D cable for a digital to digital connection, turned down the red, blue, and green colors to 50% and turned up the brightness to 100%. Superb picture! You cannot adjust contrast with DVI-D, but it didnt hender my picture quality. My Girlfriend and I were astonished to the clarity through Media Center. The monitor design is very good. You may have to hold onto the base to adjust height, swivel, etc, but when it comes to a $300.00 LCD monitor, I PREFER to hold onto it to make adjustments. The monitor is steady and firm. Overall, I am VERY pleased with it. Large, crisp, and plent bright!
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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great value backed by Dell
by PhoenixClaw on April 3, 2006
Pros: sharp text and vibrant colors, adequat response time for movies and games
Cons: somewhat washed out contrast, degraded viewing angle
Summary: Dell's 12 days of deal prompted me to buy this. It was at least $100 cheaper than the competitors at comparable hardware specification.
I do casual 3D gaming and ...Summary: Dell's 12 days of deal prompted me to buy this. It was at least $100 cheaper than the competitors at comparable hardware specification.
I do casual 3D gaming and watch movies on my computer, so the 8ms response time up from the 1905FP was essentially the deal breaker. No noticeable ghosting when playing FPS or watching DVD movies. Text come out sharp and defined. A good balance of performance for a college student.
There's some light leakage on the edges when viewed from a certain angle. This may be the major complaint received. But I don't bob my head up and down when I read, so it really doesn't bother me.
Color fidelity is excellent, the auto detect feature works well in setting up the phase and contrast. One complaint I have is the blend contrast, images seem flat. Text could be darker.
The sleek styling is definitely a positive update from the rounded scheme of the older Dell LCD monitors, the modern styled stand raise the panel to flexible heights, eliminating the need for stacks of phone books. Tilt feature is neat but doesn't work well given the viewing angle deficiency.
Overall a good purchase for the money.Updated
I just checked my panel specs, I have the AUO one with the 500:1 contrast ratio. I am wondering if people who had viewing angle problem had either the Samsung or the AUO. Like the other reviewer had already mentioned, the pros and cons would depend on which panel you got. I thought mine was excellent. Text was sharp, color is bright and vivid. I am sticking by my review.2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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An excellent product for the price
by TheyCallMeGeorge on March 15, 2006
Pros: Extremely sharp, very bright display, stylish design, no ghosting whatsoever
Cons: Dead pixels, somewhat wobbly, limited adjustability for DVI, display rotation isn't automatic
Summary: I just ordered this from Dell last Friday night, it got to my house on the Tuesday after with the standard 3-5 day shipping. That alone made me very happy. ...
Summary: I just ordered this from Dell last Friday night, it got to my house on the Tuesday after with the standard 3-5 day shipping. That alone made me very happy. I must say that I'm quite impressed with this monitor. It's the first LCD that I have owned, so I wasn't exactly sure what to expect.
My previous experience with other people's flat panels have included blurry images, heavy ghosting, and limited adjustments with the stand. This has none of those. The specs say it's a 8 ms grey-to-grey response time, and I gotta say it's every bit as fast as my old CRT. I haven't had any ghosting problems with gameplaying or movie watching yet. The monitor is EXTREMELY bright, I had to turn the brightness way down and also turn the gamma way up for all of my games. Very nice. I also like the adjustability of the monitor, it has a great side-to-side adjustment, as well as a very nice height adjustment. I can finally look at my monitor at eye-level instead of staring down at it!
I am somewhat disappointed with the display rotation feature, I was under the impression that most monitors with display rotation would automatically rotate the display in Windows as well. The instructions for this monitor says to manually go into your video card settings and rotate the screen, making the process very tedious for those who may wish to use this feature often. I won't be using it much (if at all), so it's not a big deal for me. I also have a few dead pixels (2 clusters of two, and another lone one, Dell's replacement policy is 6 or more), but they're all within an inch of the outside of the screen, so it's not a huge deal. Still a bit annoying. The menu interface is also a bit of a hassle, essentially with only 3 buttons to navigate the menu. It would be nice to have a few more adjustments enabled for DVI input, but it's nothing that I can't fix in my video card settings.
Okay, all in all, definitely a great monitor for the price (buy a $35 off coupon on eBay for $2 for an even better price). For a college student who is a moderate gamer and movie watcher, I must say that I'm extremely happy with this purchase.2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Dell, Inc.
- Part number: DC323
- Description: The Dell UltraSharp 1907FP 19-inch Flat Panel LCD Monitor redefines the performance of LCD displays with a stylish new design and advanced functionality. The monitor offers resolution of up to 1280x1024 pixels and also provides 8 ms (gray-to-gray) response time to enable crisp clear images when using the display for fast motion video. It also offers high contrast ratio of up to 700: 1 that generates sharper, crisper lines and images while, the wider viewing angle allows you to view the screen from various positions without compromising image quality. The Dell 1907FP features analog as well as digital (DVI-D) capabilities, providing connection flexibility. In addition, with five USB 2.0 high-speed ports offers easy access to connect peripheral devices such as cameras, USB keys or mouse. The slim black bezel design fits into most working environments and on most desktops. Its stand lock down mechanism allows locking of monitor into place at the lowest height, which can allow easy transportation of display. The combination of advanced LCD technology and the range of added features make the UltraSharp 1907FP the perfect display for any user.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Display Type LCD monitor / TFT active matrix
- Diagonal Size 19 in
- Viewable Size 19 in
- Built-in Devices USB hub
- Aspect Ratio 5:4
- Native Resolution 1280 x 1024 at 75 Hz
- Pixel Pitch 0.294 mm
- Brightness 300 cd/m2
- Image Contrast Ratio 700:1
- Response Time 8 ms
- Vertical Refresh Rate 76 Hz
- Horizontal Refresh Rate 81 kHz
- Horizontal Viewing Angle 140
- Vertical Viewing Angle 130
- Controls & Adjustments Power on/off
- Features UltraSharp
- Image Color Disclaimer The image of the product displayed may be of a different color
- Dimensions (WxDxH) 16.2 in x 7.2 in x 14.1 in
- Weight 10.7 lbs
Audio
- Type None
Input
- Type None
Connectivity
- Interfaces 1 x VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15),
1 x DVI-D - 24 pin digital DVI,
1 x USB upstream - 4 pin USB Type B,
4 x USB downstream - 4 pin USB Type A - Connections - Analog,
- DVI-Digital Mechanical
- Display Position Adjustments Height
- Flat Panel Mount Interface 100 x 100 mm
Miscellaneous
- Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
- Microsoft Certifications Certified for Windows Vista
Power
- Voltage Required AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
Software / System Requirements
- Included Software Drivers & Utilities
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 3 year service plan
Sustainability
- ENERGY STAR Qualified Yes
- EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver
Manufacturer info
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