Dell UltraSharp 1905FP: Setting the Bar for New 19" LCDs
by Kristopher Kubicki on January 29, 2005 12:35 AM EST- Posted in
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Subjective Analysis
For this portion of the benchmark, we will pit the UltraSharp 1905FP against the other monitors benchmarked in our 19" LCD roundup. This is a subjective test that relies on our overall experience with the monitor after several hours of casual and thorough use. We also use test patterns and guidelines from the VESA FPDM to rate each unit as fairly as possible.
Here is generally how we rate a category:
5 - Outstanding; we have not seen anything to date that could rival our impression of this monitor's performance.
4 - Good, but room for improvement. There are units on the market that perform better.
3 - Average; this monitor performs well enough to maintain the status quo, but does not excel.
2 - Improvement needed; this monitor performs poorly in performance of this category.
1 - Unacceptable; this product does not pass even basic performance requirements.
| DisplayMate / CheckScreen / VESA FPDM 2.0 | ||||||||
| BenQ FP931 | NuTech L921G | Planar PE191M | Samsung 193P | Samsung 910V | Sony SDM-S94 | ViewSonic Q190MB | Dell 1905FP | |
| Intensity Range Check | 4.5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Black Level Adjustment | 4.5 | 5 | 4.5 | 5 | 4.5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Defocusing, Blooming, Halos | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Screen Uniformity and Color Purity | 4.5 | 5 | - | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Dark Screen Glare Test | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4.5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Primary Colors | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3.5 | 4 | 4.5 |
| Color Scales | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| 16 Color Intensity Levels | 3 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 3.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Screen Regulation | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Streaking, Ghosting | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Note: the streaking/ghosting mentioned in this portion of the analysis refers to interference, not a byproduct of poor response time. | ||||||||
Notes From the Lab
Not surprisingly, almost all of our reactions about the 1905FP lined up with our reactions about the Samsung 193P. We gave the 1905FP a slightly lower rating concerning the dark screen glare test, although the two monitors were very close. We have been using a SyncMaster 193P around the lab for several months now, and going from one monitor to the other gives us virtually the same experience.
We also gave the 1905FP a slightly higher rating on the color scales. Unlike the Samsung 193P, this monitor gave us the capability to adjust the color temperature of the screen manually (remember that the Samsung 193P required software for all modifications, since it has no buttons).
DVI and analog cables were included with the monitor, so we tried both inputs during the course of this review. During the analysis, we noticed some considerably poor interference on the 15-pin D-sub connector. Even after swapping the factory-included cable with one of our own, we saw similar artifacts. Perhaps this was an isolated case, but we always recommend using digital inputs instead.
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jb1677 - Saturday, January 29, 2005 - link
#13 Are the actualy dimensions for the panel itself documented anywhere? I have scoured the net but cant find them, just dimensions of the entire monitor.REMF - Saturday, January 29, 2005 - link
the review is 'specifically' wrong on this fact, i bought one for the parents, great monitor, but it is indeed 5:4jb1677 - Saturday, January 29, 2005 - link
#8 The review specifically states that the panel is 4:3:"the UltraSharp 1905FP screen can pivot 90 degrees on its side to convert the 19" 4:3 aspect ratio into a 3:4 ratio instead"
So its 4:3 with a non 4:3 native resolution?%!@?# Why do makers do this! Is there any maker that does not do this in a 19"? It seems that if you want a panel whos native resolution is the same ratio as its physical dimentions then you need to get a 15, 17 or 20, no 19's!
MAME - Saturday, January 29, 2005 - link
"Fast motion was on par with what we expected for this game; we certainly didn't notice any motion blur, but if the Dell 1905FP is your first LCD, then you will notice a difference immediately."What do you mean by "ifference"? Not as good as a CRT?
plewis00 - Saturday, January 29, 2005 - link
#6 is right, 1400 x 1050 or above would be about right for a 19" panel, even 1600 x 1200, especially as we are seeing laptops with that kind of resolution, plus its the correct 4:3 aspect.I'm surprised about the USB hub comment, I had an AOC LM919 about 2 years ago and that had a 4-port hub on it and I'm sure I've seen NECs with them too.
headbox - Saturday, January 29, 2005 - link
I like an in-depth review, but taking apart a monitor is overkill.Ozenmacher - Saturday, January 29, 2005 - link
No, I think its 5:4jb1677 - Saturday, January 29, 2005 - link
Correct me if I am wrong but the physical screen dimentions are 4:3 but the resolution is 1280x1024 which is not a 4:3 resolution. Will this not cause things to be displayed slightly "off"? A correct resolution would be 1280x960 or 1400x1050 etc etc.Burbot - Saturday, January 29, 2005 - link
Am I the only insane person that considers 1400x1050 to be *the* right resolution for 19" LCDs? 17" is fine at 12x10. 21" is fine at 16x12. Can somebody get the pattern?LtPage1 - Saturday, January 29, 2005 - link
youve never seen an LCD with integrated usb hub? HELLO apple cinema displays. which also have firewire 400. otherwise, on par with the sites fantastic standard of quality.