Dell UltraSharp 2001FP Preview: Gaming LCDs for the Masses
by Kristopher Kubicki on November 10, 2003 12:36 AM EST- Posted in
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Genesis gm1601 Malibu
Signal processing is provided by the Genesis gm1601 Malibu chipset. Genesis is no stranger to the LCD world, let us not forget our last 16ms LCD was based on a similar chipset. However, the gm1601 is a substantial upgrade, and a necessary one for the 1600x1200 signal. Remember, the Dell 2001FP runs on a UXGA signal, not SXGA.
The largest feature to note on the gm1601 is that the analog decoder, DVI and OSD engine are all on board. This cuts costs dramatically, as we don't need a separate chipset for each interface. Unfortunately, a separate video decoder is still needed to process the S-Video and Component inputs.
Regrettably, the Dell 2001FP does not come with component inputs, but their functionality would be limited anyway. The gm1601 has a bunch of other neat features, like PIP (picture in picture), which we first saw on an Albatron TV LCD almost a year ago. Although it sounds frivolous, it is neat to be able to split screen our TV and DVI signal with a few keystrokes.
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miomao - Tuesday, November 11, 2003 - link
marcstThe new NEC 2080UX+ (note the "plus") has the same panel of the Dell 2001FP.
:)
KristopherKubicki - Monday, November 10, 2003 - link
Its the same thing. :) So in a way, you have the new champ ;)Kristopher
marcst - Monday, November 10, 2003 - link
Before pronouncing the 2001FP as "new big LCD champion", you should really have a look at the NEC 2080UX, 1600x1200, S-IPS-Panel. Really awesome panel, and not a single annoying dead pixel/subpixel (my panel)!KristopherKubicki - Monday, November 10, 2003 - link
We tested with a 9800 Pro. Sorry about the mixup.Kristopher
miomao - Monday, November 10, 2003 - link
No CRT is sharp as LCD...and for color next years we will have 30bit colors LCDs.
Remember Sony will stop Trinitron production in 2004!
The main issue of LCD will remain fixed resolution.
wicktron - Monday, November 10, 2003 - link
it's improbable for lcd's to ever match the color accuracy and sharpness of a crt.ripdude - Monday, November 10, 2003 - link
neat article.I still find the performance of (any) LCD unrewarding for its price. Until LCD's are on the same quality as CRT's I'm not trading in my 17" CTX :).
Slingman - Monday, November 10, 2003 - link
Great article Anandtech! I know a lot of us were waiting for a good review of the new LG panel. My only question would be in regards to how it compares to the Samsung 213T? I believe this to be every bit as competitive as the 192T is, especially considering it runs at 1600x1200, just like the 2001 FP does. Granted, it is more expensive, but many of us will use it as a basis of comparison when shopping for a new 20"+ display.Before knocking the review for their comment on DVI, one should have their facts in line. All the newer video cards on the market, in particular the newer Radeons and Geforce FX's, support 1600x1200 on the DVI interface. You do not need a pro-level card in order to do this.
mcveigh - Monday, November 10, 2003 - link
can't remember where I saw it but 9800 series does it I believeShalmanese - Monday, November 10, 2003 - link
What video card did you test this with? To the best of my knowledge, consumer grade cards only support 1280x1024 on DVI. You need a fairly expensive pro card if you ever want to use 1600x1200 on DVI which makes it rather flippant to recommend that people can ignore the VGA issues and use DVI instead.