UltraSharp 2001FP 20.1-inch Flat Panel LCD Monitor with Height Adjustable Stand
Manufacturer: Dell, Inc. Part number: C0646
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- Dell's 2001FP comes with multimedia features and image quality good enough for all but hard-core gamers and graphic artists.
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CNET editors' review
UltraSharp 2001FP 20.1-inch Flat Panel LCD Monitor with Height Adjustable Stand price range: $457.99
- Reviewed by: Justin Jaffe
- Reviewed on: 11/18/2003
- Released on: 11/15/2003
The good: Highly adjustable; pivots between Portrait and Landscape modes; four downstream USB 2.0 ports; composite and S-Video inputs; picture-in-picture.
The bad: Contrast and some other settings are not accessible when using the DVI signal; mediocre image quality; fairly expensive.
The bottom line: Dell's 2001FP comes with multimedia features and image quality good enough for all but hard-core gamers and graphic artists.
Dell originally sold the UltraSharp 2001FP only as part of its Dimension XPS gaming system. Now available as a standalone display, it comes loaded with multimedia features, including extra USB ports, an acrobatic range of adjustability options, and most notably, a 16-millisecond pixel-response time. Although that's the fastest time we've seen for a 20-inch display, we still think that hard-core gamers will prefer the superior performance of a high-end CRT over that of any currently available LCD--the 2001FP included. Nevertheless, the 2001FP is one of the better multimedia LCDs we've tested, and it will please all but the most graphically demanding users. Don't want to shell out more than $800 for an LCD? Check out Dell's 1901FP, which offers similar features for about $200 less, or the 1703FP for about $400 less.
The 2001FP's design combines style and functionality. Sitting on a stable, silver, semicircular base, its slim, black bezel adds only three-quarters of an inch to the top and the sides of the display and one inch along the bottom. The 2001FP is highly adjustable, too: it swivels smoothly 45 degrees to each side, tilts 20 degrees backward and 5 degrees forward, and the telescoping neck adds about five inches of height. The push of a button releases the panel from the neck, which makes the 2001FP easy to store, transport, or connect to a VESA wall- or arm-mount. And as we've come to expect from larger LCDs, the 2001FP pivots from Landscape to Portrait mode, making legal-size documents and Web pages easier to view. Unfortunately, you'll have to download pivot software from Dell's Web site; we wish it had come bundled with the display. The onscreen menus are fairly easy to control using three small adjustment buttons on the lower right of the bezel; a fourth button selects the signal input.
A true multimedia display, the 2001FP has loads of connections. It's compatible with PCs and Macs and accepts both analog and digital video signals (unfortunately, you can't adjust the contrast and some other image settings when connected via the digital video interface). Tube watchers can take advantage of the 2001FP's picture-in-picture capabilities by connecting additional video sources, say, a camcorder, via its composite and S-Video inputs. The display also sports four downstream USB 2.0 ports--two on one side and two in back--useful for connecting a joystick, a keyboard, or any other USB-driven peripheral. A pliable silver loop on the back is big enough to corral a handful of cables.
The 2001FP generally scored well in CNET's image-quality tests. Text looked sharp in documents and spreadsheets and on Web pages. However, we found some bumps and spots in blocks of colors, and there were minor flaws in some of our grayscale tests. In our informal video-motion tests, the 2001FP didn't perform noticeably better than the other LCDs we've tested, despite its 16ms pixel-response time; although the streaking and ghosting was not egregious, there was detectable noise and some degradation of fine detail. Still, such flaws are present on all LCDs to some degree, and the 2001FP's image quality should satisfy most users.
Dell backs the 2001FP with a three-year warranty on parts, backlight, and labor. The company offers 24/7, toll-free tech support. A comprehensive, well-illustrated manual, complete with troubleshooting tips, is included on a CD.
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User reviews
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WOW!! This is an awesome LCD!
by ryan.steele on March 25, 2005
Pros: 20inch, great responce time, price
Cons: wish the USB ports were placed somewhere better
Summary: I have had mine for about 2 months and am very impressed!!! Originally I was looking @ the apple display but the price difference ouch! Very pleased. Would another one. I ...
Summary: I have had mine for about 2 months and am very impressed!!! Originally I was looking @ the apple display but the price difference ouch! Very pleased. Would another one. I would like to have dual inputs but that is not a must have for me.
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Lots of real estate
by ksalerno on March 3, 2005
Pros: crisp text, option of portrait positioning for business use, loads of viewable space at it's resident 1600 x 1200 setting, substantial base, 4 usb ports in the monitor, outstanding value for the price
Cons: lame cord management loop in the back, front control buttons poorly marked
Summary: I waited a long time to get an LCD monitor and was apprehensive since I always thought CRTs were far superior. Also heard about a "screen door effect" this monitor ...
Summary: I waited a long time to get an LCD monitor and was apprehensive since I always thought CRTs were far superior. Also heard about a "screen door effect" this monitor supposedly produces. The minute I turned it on I was blown away by the clarity, crisp images and type and brightness. After much research I believe for the price it's the best monitor you can buy, especially if you wait for a promotion at Dell.
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Compared to the 2007FP
by soupyhotness on January 16, 2007
Pros: Creamy smooth image, very clean whites, no color cast
Cons: Ghosting in games/movies, better for design work
Summary: I've been using this monitor for over a year for Adobe apps (and YouTube) and it's still beating out all the new DELLs coming into the office in ...
Summary: I've been using this monitor for over a year for Adobe apps (and YouTube) and it's still beating out all the new DELLs coming into the office in the last year. Had a 2005FP for a while and now it's sitting right next to a 2007FP, and the 2001FP is still the Photoshop champion. The picture quality is gorgeous. There is no light falloff in the corners or at the edge, and white looks like white.
By comparison the 2007FP next to me is a greener shade of "white" and has a noticeable pixel "screen door" effect. Colors are harsh by comparison. I'm noticing tiny text in an AIM window is actually difficult to read, but not so when I move the window to this monitor.
I can compare this 2001FP to a Cinema Display and easily get lost in debating the fine details, but the 2007FP isn't even in the same league. Get a 2001FP for less if you can find it in stock!Updated
I switched to a different 2007FP, and it totally changed my opinion. Beware DELL produces inconsistent versions of their LCD monitors using panels from different manufacturers. I posted a review of the two 2007FP monitors I used with this inconsistency as the focus today.1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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UltraSharp..UltraGreat
by Old Dood on October 11, 2005
Pros: Price, 16ms,size,colors
Cons: None yet then I can think of....
Summary: What a beautiful monitor. It is replacing my older P991 19" Trintron CRT that is fading. (A great monitor in it's own right)
I have found nothing wrong with ...Summary: What a beautiful monitor. It is replacing my older P991 19" Trintron CRT that is fading. (A great monitor in it's own right)
I have found nothing wrong with this new screen. No dead pixels, Colors are perfect, NO Blur effect. I am using a X800XL 256meg X16 Video Card. This I know makes a difference. The 16ms response time is at the highest I want it to be. 12ms would be better.
If you watch the Dell site and pay attention you can get this one at a good price. It is listed at $759.00 I paid $539.00 on sale.
My only regret is that I can not afford the 2405FPW 24" Dell monitor. Even on sale it is too expensive for me. That monitor is the ultimate. My friend owns that one and it is Jaw Dropping Beautiful. This monitor is just behind it and just as beautiful in pic quality just not widescreen.
Highly Recommended!!1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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I think for the $$, it's the best!
Pros: The size of the panel is awesome, the quality is incredible and it's Dell
Cons: The USB cable that comes with it is kind of short, considering the pc is under the desk and such a 10' cable would have been better.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Excellent for large documents and databases!
Pros: Looking at most of the negative reviews I get the impression that many of these people are not using the monitor at its native 1600x1200 resolution. Both the NEC 1880SX and 1960NX have a poor native res of 1,280 x 1,024. Any LCD in wrong res will look p
Cons: Price! All LCDs are still too high. Heat from top of monitor ? compared to Dell?s 17? LCDs this model seems to get a lot warmer along the top of the frame.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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THE gaming LCD...
Pros: Great gaming LCD. This was THE monitor used by most ALL game and tech companies during E3 2004. nVidia, ATI and most all PC game companies used these exact monitors to showcase their stuff. The only reason I bought mine!
Cons: Support. For those with trouble with Dell support, go here for a video that will help: http://www.illwillpress.com/t ech.html (content is MY fault, CNET is not responsible for content outside of it's own site) ;)
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great monitor for the price ($ 599)
Pros: Product arrived as ordered. Great pricture quality with Half Life 2. Paid $ 599 on Dell's webpage. ALL necessary cables included.
Cons: Manual only on CD.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Just got it,already love it
Pros: Much easier to read for onlin classes,surf and game on than my previous Dell m991 crt.
Cons: None so far. excpt not being able to use the osd to change some features.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Horizontal line problems!
Pros: Fast refresh Bright display Great colors
Cons: Horizontal lines across the display. Seems like every other line of pixles is brighter. Not terribly noticeable on darker colors and in games. But it was enough to bug the hell out of me enough to return it. Too bright - causes eye strain
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Dell, Inc.
- Part number: C0646
- Description: Utilizing an Active Matrix TFT LCD, the Dell UltraSharp 2001FP Flat Panel Monitor displays sharp and brilliant images of text and graphics with a maximum resolution of up to 1600x1200 pixels. While its higher contrast ratio generates sharper, crisper lines and images, the wider viewing angle allows you to view the screen from various positions without compromising image quality. The Dell 2001FP features analog as well as digital (DVI) capabilities, providing connection flexibility. Apart from one upstream and 4 downstream USB ports, this display also features S-Video and Composite Video connectors. The slim bezel design of the monitor saves valuable work space. The combination of advanced LCD technology and the range of added features makes the UltraSharp 2001FP the perfect display for any user.
General
- Display Type LCD display / TFT active matrix
- Built-in Devices USB hub
- Width 17.6 in
- Depth 9.7 in
- Height 18 in
- Weight 18.7 lbs
- Enclosure Color Midnight gray
Image
- Display (projector) image aspect ratio 4:3
- Image brightness 250 cd/m2
- Image Contrast Ratio 400:1
- Max horizontal view angle +88 / -88
- Max vertical view angle +88 / -88
Display
- Diagonal Size 20.1 in
- Viewable Size 20.1 in
- Dot Pitch / Pixel Pitch 0.255 mm
- Max Resolution 1600 x 1200 / 60 Hz
- Max Sync Rate (V x H) 76 Hz x 80 KHz
- OSD Languages French, German, English, Spanish, Japanese
- Display Screen Coating Anti-glare, Hard coating
- Video Output None
- Signal Input DVI-D, VGA
Video Input
- Analog Video Signal RGB, S-Video, Composite video
- Digital Video Standard Digital Visual Interface (DVI)
Audio Output
- Type None
Input Device
- Input device type None
Expansion / Connectivity
- Interfaces 1 x DVI-D - 24 pin digital DVI, 1 x VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 4 x Hi-Speed USB downstream - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Hi-Speed USB upstream - 4 pin USB Type B, 1 x S-video input, 1 x Composite video input - RCA
Power
- Power device form factor External
- Operational power consumption 90 Watt
- Operational power consumption (standby) 3 Watt
Sustainability
- EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes
Manufacturer info
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