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Neal Miller

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March 28th, 2008 17:00

Need help with Dell monitor selection

My employer is planning on supplementing our team's existing non-Dell laptops with external LCD displays. I'd like to recommend Dell, if some kind folks can help me figure out the proper currently-available models.

For starters, the displays must be either 17" or 19" LCDs. They will be used exclusively for office applications, so variables related to video quality are of little or no importance. Likewise, we need no multimedia features - no built-in speakers, or anything like that. We want to keep prices down as much as possible.

We would GREATLY appreciate the ability to rotate the display 90 degrees to work on documents in portrait orientation. I brought in a spare Dell display (from home) with this feature, and it works beautifully.  I suppose I'd even call this a "required feature."  Unfortunately, Dell's descriptions don't seem to mention this perk.

If anyone can provide me with a few searchable current model numbers, I would greatly appreciate it.

Thanks.
Message Edited by Neal Miller on 03-28-2008 02:56 PM
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    Posted March 28th, 2008 18:00

    The Dell UltraSharp 1908WFP is probably the closest thing to what you're looking for (considering features and price).  The "UltraSharp" line features a fully adjustable stand (height, swivel, pivot, tilt) that you won't find on other Dell monitors.

     

    HTH

    Grey Ferret

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    Posted March 28th, 2008 23:00

    UltraSharp 1708FP 17-inch

    UltraSharp 1908FP 19-inch

     

    only difference is the size - both have the same 1280x1024 resolution

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    Posted March 29th, 2008 01:00

    Go with the UltraSharp!

     

    1908WFP: widescreen, 1440x900

     

    1708FP and 1908FP: 1280x1024

     

    1707FPv and 1907FPv: unnecessarily expensive for your needs.

    Message Edited by HiLine on 03-28-2008 09:45 PM
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    Posted March 29th, 2008 15:00

    Awesome, many  thanks all.  I'm just annoyed that the descriptions for these displays make no mention of the rotating-screen feature.
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    Posted March 30th, 2008 11:00

    Check out the User's Guides for more comprehensive specs and descriptions.