Dell's 2007WFP 20-inch widescreen now available

The new 2007WFP 20-incher from Dell has already made it to Dell's support site, so the specs are nothing new, but the display is now for sale in their online store, just in case mere availability was all that was holding back. The 1680 x 1050 widescreen LCD display goes for a fairly reasonable $529, and still has that 800:1 contrast ratio, 300 cd/m2 brightness, and 16ms response time we mentioned last time.

[Thanks, Ehsan]

[Jerry @ Apr 3rd 2006 2:35PM]

Where's the HDMI/HDCP?

[Shade @ Apr 3rd 2006 2:40PM]

I decided between this monitor and the new Samsung 215TW this weekend.

The Samsung 215TW is superior in most aspects and is only $20 more. It was an easy decision to make.

[Nate W @ Apr 3rd 2006 2:43PM]

I love the OS X looking desktop image on this dell.

[ronnie @ Apr 3rd 2006 2:44PM]

Dell will have this thing rebated for under $400 soon

[Jerry @ Apr 3rd 2006 2:46PM]

Thats what I was thinking too, Jerry. Going to suck to buy a new monitor this year without HDMI and have Vista downres the signal next year.

[spyvie @ Apr 3rd 2006 2:46PM]

Extreme Tech has a 3-way test of new 20� displays up this morning, the Dell comes out the clear winner.

http://www.extremetech.com/article2/0,1697,1945229,00.asp

[Martin Jones @ Apr 3rd 2006 2:48PM]

I considered buying this recently, then i found a 19" widescreen LCD from Acer, it's nowhere near in terms of quality but it's really not bad for half the price.
The whole thing was �178 including delivery and tax and the Dell is �330. Still it does look nice.

[Franko @ Apr 3rd 2006 3:02PM]

from extremetech's review: "but the 2007WFP offers HDCP over DVI, which makes it ready for Windows Vista HD-DVD and other set-top box connections."

[Jerry @ Apr 3rd 2006 3:14PM]

Thanks for the tip Franko. Now I just need to wait for the inevitable sale!

[andy @ Apr 3rd 2006 3:27PM]

and if they copy the osx desktop wallpaper theyll sell lots :s

[JiltedCitizen @ Apr 3rd 2006 3:28PM]

Why don't these lcd displays do 1920x1200 like the small Dell laptops? Instead you have to get a 24in. What a crock.

[ramond @ Apr 3rd 2006 3:31PM]

The old 2005FPW had terrible backlight leakage. If this is fixed in this new version it might be worth upgrading. Or perhaps they will give you this one on a warranty swap.

[Ed Swindelles @ Apr 3rd 2006 3:32PM]

The 2007FP, the 1600x1200 standard aspect ratio version, is also available at the same price.

[Rob Stevens @ Apr 3rd 2006 3:36PM]

"1. Where's the HDMI/HDCP?"

From the Article:

"Toss in HDCP support for Blu-Ray or HD-DVD, and you've got a monitor that's ready to handle Windows Vista, too."

[joe @ Apr 3rd 2006 3:56PM]

Someone already mentioned the bad backlight leakage on the 2005FPW. Does anyone else know what the difference is between the 2007WFP and the 2005FPW (aside from the obviously different number and letter combination)? I already have a 2005FPW and the backlight leakage doesn't really bother me all that much; I would definitely buy another 2005FPW if this new model forces prices lower.

[MotoMike @ Apr 3rd 2006 4:18PM]

Isn't the 16ms response time a little on the weak side for a $500 plus lcd? Just wondering, not flaming.

[master_of_fm @ Apr 3rd 2006 4:49PM]

come on 2407WFP... Dell just seems to be torturing everyone outside of Japan wanting to get one.

[bryan @ Apr 3rd 2006 5:03PM]

11. I completely agree. What's the point of a 20" widescreen if it doesnt support 1920x1200??

[Jeff @ Apr 3rd 2006 5:14PM]

"I considered buying this recently, then i found a 19" widescreen LCD from Acer, it's nowhere near in terms of quality but it's really not bad for half the price."

And you paid less because of the resolution. Your 19" screen has 1280x1024 resolution, whereas this Dell has 1680x1050 with about the same amount of screen real estate (do the math - it's 20" diagonal vs. 19, but with a 16x10 aspect ratio vs. 4x3). Higher density screens cost more, and yes, some people do need them.

I wouldn't want 1680x1050 resolution on a 15.4" laptop, but in a 20" monitor anything less is just way too chunky.

[JudoGno @ Apr 3rd 2006 5:20PM]

"17. come on 2407WFP... Dell just seems to be torturing everyone outside of Japan wanting to get one."

Tell me about it! Jesus! Two weeks ago I was all ready to buy a 2405fpw and then the other day, right before the funds for such a puchase come through, I pick up on all this hype about the 2407fpw. Of course now I'm not willing to settle for the old model.

Come on Dell, push that baby out so I can live again.

[ipodman @ Apr 3rd 2006 5:43PM]

The only thing that kinda sucks is the refresh rate.

[Martin Jones @ Apr 3rd 2006 6:33PM]

my screen is 16x10 (hense the "widescreen" in my last comment)
It's only got resolution of 1440x900 but for someone who uses 1600x1200 on a 4:3 19" normally I don't find it too bad.
I know it's far from the greatest monitor on earth but it is incredible value and the image is great.
http://www.cclonline.com/product-info.asp?product_id=4894&category_id=40&manufacturer_id=0

[ramond @ Apr 3rd 2006 7:13PM]

The problem with the Acer is it doesn't have a DVI input. VGA is probably the difference in screen quality you mention.

[brian @ Apr 3rd 2006 8:17PM]

The 2007FP is out, too... I wonder how long til a review of that.

Dual 2007FP's or dual Samsung 204B's are extremely tempting right now. Then again I keep having attacks of geek lust whenever I see a 2405FPW...

[Echo_ @ Apr 3rd 2006 9:37PM]

And you paid less because of the resolution. Your 19" screen has 1280x1024 resolution, whereas this Dell has 1680x1050 with about the same amount of screen real estate (do the math - it's 20" diagonal vs. 19, but with a 16x10 aspect ratio vs. 4x3). Higher density screens cost more, and yes, some people do need them.

and the failure to be a smartass award goes to Jeff

the 19 inch widescreen has a 1440x900 resolution
but if it was 19 inch with a 1280x1024 resolution it would be 5:4 ratio not 4:3

[Ben @ Apr 4th 2006 1:02PM]

CNET has had both the 20-inchers reviewed for almost a week now. They seemed to fare above average.

[Aaron Fisher @ Apr 4th 2006 7:29PM]

I just bought the 2005FP for under $400 from Dell. I don't see anything new thats worth $200 more. Someone point out something that would want me to upgrade, because the look makes it take up more space based on the stand. It also looks unbalanced.

[loyukfai @ Apr 10th 2006 12:37PM]

Take some photos of it:

http://byfai.com/gallery/v/2007WFP/

[loyukfai @ Apr 10th 2006 12:37PM]

Took some photos of it:

http://byfai.com/gallery/v/2007WFP/