Dell 2007Fpb

I see that RCN have these again, at $99 +GST - but you didn't hear it from
me. Last time I posted here about them having these awesome monitors
apparently they got flooded with requests from folks and they are in fact
wholesale only (but if you're nice and/or can convince them you're in
business....) and they asked a couple of folks how they heard of them.

Anyway, just a quick word to the wise. However please don't mention me, I
was berated last time and nearly lost my account with them. It's just lucky
that I was mates with the floor-managers Father and opened his first
computer, an Amiga, when he was in his early teens and fixed it for him.
That gave him 'the bug' and he ended up in the biz.

If you don't know about these monitors try Google. Last time I checked Dell
were *still* selling these as they are still in demand, especially from
folks working with photographic apps - as (most) cameras are 4:3 and so are
these monitors.

Also, TTBOMK *all* 2007Fpbs that came into NZ were the S-IPS variant (but
don't kill me if I'm wrong). The 'tell' is the serial number. If it ends in
'L' (for LG-Philips) it's S-IPS but if it ends in 'S' (for Samsung) it's an
S-PVA display.

The S-PVA displays are pretty good but the S-IPS displays are bloody
brilliant.

Just FYI.....
--
Shaun.

"Humans will have advanced a long, long, way when religious belief has a
cozy little classification in the DSM."
David Melville (in r.a.s.f1)

 

US Dell has these going for $429. Can this be the same monitor?

http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19&sku=320-4687

 

Yeah, why do you think I posted about them here? They were NZ$1,250 in NZ
when new in 2007[1] and are Dell's longest-running model ever. I have one on
my desk and one in the back room as a spare they're that good. You want to
see what TV *can* look like? It has an RCA composite input. (Although I
suppose that it's possible to get colours that natural and intense from
these newer generation TVs now?)

The good thing about getting them from RCN is you could ask to get one with
a serial that ends in 'L' (although, as mentioned I think that all that were
sold in NZ were 'L', or S-IPS) and get the good one. I picked both of mine
up. If you buy from Dell you could get either. (Google "The Dell Lottery".)

[1] I read a review of the monitor in 2007 in a magazine - they'd got an IPS
one - and fantacised about maybe owning something that good one day. (Don't
forget the price then!) I couldn't believe my luck when RCN first had them
in - and I got two that were not only IPS but were less than 12 months old.
--
Shaun.

"Humans will have advanced a long, long, way when religious belief has a
cozy little classification in the DSM."
David Melville (in r.a.s.f1)

 

Amazing. Now I just need to know how to buy from RCN (I'd never heard
of them before).

 

Go to their website and open an account? Just a thought.
--
Shaun.

"Humans will have advanced a long, long, way when religious belief has a
cozy little classification in the DSM."
David Melville (in r.a.s.f1)

 

Very amusing. Their site doesn't provide much helpful info. For
example, there is no mention of "account" anywhere. It is not possible
to register (assuming this means opening an account) - "Registration is
closed Sorry, you are not allowed to register by yourself on this site!
You must either be invited by one of our team member or request an
invitation by email at sales {at} rcn {dot} co {dot} nz."
Is this what you did?

I looked for some mention of "Dell monitor", but only found some sales
flyers, the latest 11 April, with some good buys but no 2007Fpb.

Any tips?

 

Sorry, I wasn't trying to be funny. I didn't know that.

As I mentioned, I know the floor manager personally (and have for 20+ years)
and he set me up with an account when we 're-connected' about six years ago.

I would suggest that you email and request, as you mention. I don't see that
as my cookies log me in.

Ahh, OK. IIRC you only get to see stock after you log in, when you're
registered. I'm not sure how folks from here managed to buy monitors last
time but think perhaps that there have been changes to the web-site since
then, probably because of quite a few 'members of the public' emailing or
phoning enquiring about the monitors.

(I know that several people got them last time as I've been the recipient of
favours on occasion and when I've said "I owe you one" I've been told I
don't as they got one or two of those Dell monitors.)
--
Shaun.

"Humans will have advanced a long, long, way when religious belief has a
cozy little classification in the DSM."
David Melville (in r.a.s.f1)

 

On 30/05/2012 5:14 p.m., ~misfit~ wrote:
....

Thanks for all that explanation. Will give it a shot.

Cheers
Gib

 

I can vouch for the monitors - I've got two of them on my machine at
work

One in landscape mode and one in portrait mode.

They don't tend to make monitors like they used to.

 

Im probably going to get one of those 27" QHD ones off ebay from korea
once I have room on my card next month.

But at $99 a pop the dells seem to be the business. Anyone know how easy
it is to buy from RCN? I have a company that actually does need to buy
some computers in its name shortly, so no problems if they will only
sell to GST registered businesses, but do they care if you are in the IT
game at all?

 

This is the info they require (I can't do this):

Trading Name: ________________________________________________Years
Trading:______________________________________________

Registered/Company Name: ________________________________ Date
Incorporated:______________ Incorporation #:____________________

Type of Organisation: Company/Partnership/Trust/Sole Trader (delete as
appropriate)
Contact Address:
Mailing Address:
Phone No(s): _______________________________Fax
No:__________________________________ Mobile No:__________________________
Sales Contact: _____________________________________ Purchasing Contact:
___________________________________________________
Engineering Contact: _________________________________ Nature of
Business: ___________________________________________________
Authorised Capital: __________________________ Paid Up Capital:
_____________________________ No of Staff: ______________________

Registered Office:
Is the Company part of a Group? Yes/No
Name and Address of Holding Company:
Average Monthly Credit Required: ________________________________
This will be determined by your account manager.
Person Responsible for Payments: _____________________________
Professional References:
Accountant:
Solicitors:
Bank: ________________________________ Branch:
_____________________________ Acct No:
Trade/Credit References: (Three Required)
NAME CONTACT POSITION PHONE FAX

Principal Shareholders/Directors and/or Partners/Proprietors:
(Position with FULL name, address, date of birth and phone)
Position: ______________________________ Name:
_______________________________________Home Phone:
Address: Date of Birth: ________________________
Position: ______________________________ Name:
_______________________________________ Home Phone:
Address: Date of Birth: ________________________

As applicant, we have read and acknowledge and accept the RCN &
Associates Limited Terms and Conditions of Sale on the reverse of this
application and agree to be bound by them. We agree that this document
constitutes a security agreement as defined in section 16 of the
Personal Property Securities Act 1999. We certify that the information
given in this document is true and correct and that we are authorised to
make this application on behalf of the Buyer. In consideration of the
Company’s supply at our request of goods and services to the Applicant
we personally guarantee to the Company the due and punctual performance
by the Applicant of its obligations to the Company.

 

When I saw all that stuff about solicitors, banks, etc I switched off.
Now I see that it only applies if I want credit, which, of course, like
you I don't. Reminds me of the old teachers' advice at exam time: "Read
the questions carefully!"

 

Heh! Yep. Also, when it came to the fields asking for the various contacts I
just put "Self" and number of staff: 1. They had no problems with it then.
Best of luck if you're going ahead, they tend to run out of those monitors
quickly, hence me posting about it within a few minutes of getting the
email.
--
Shaun.

"Humans will have advanced a long, long, way when religious belief has a
cozy little classification in the DSM."
David Melville (in r.a.s.f1)