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theyoda3 · 08:38 PM

As advertised in the April 2006 Dell catalog, the 2007 20" Widescreen LCD is listed at $529. So maybe the 24" will come soon and the website will show these changes April 1st, I'm not sure.

*edit* i messed up, the 24" is still a still the 2405 version... I'm sorry. All the other Ultrasharp LCDs are 2007 versions though. I don't know why this isn't.

discotronic · Mar 28, 2006, 08:34 PM

I haven't received the April catalog yet. Does it show a picture? I am just wondering if the casing is the same as the 30". I am thinking yes since all of their new monitors that have been released lately are using it.

Eug Wanker · Mar 28, 2006, 08:39 PM

Originally Posted by theyoda3

As advertised in the April 2006 Dell catalog, the 2007 20" Widescreen LCD is listed at $529 and the 2007 24" Widescreen LCD is listed at $999. So maybe the website will show these changes April 1st, I'm not sure.

I trust you mean 2407WFP? If so, here is a pic:

EDIT:

I see you mean the 2405FPW. That's too bad they're still selling this one. The 2407WFP is already available in Japan.

theyoda3 · Mar 28, 2006, 08:41 PM

Yea I'm pretty sure the casing is the same. They show the 30" widescreen, not the 20", but there's a link either on this site or AppleNova to see the 2007 20" Widescreen tech specs with a lot of pictures. If you want I can try and find it.

Eug Wanker · Mar 28, 2006, 08:46 PM

The 2007, 2407, and 3007 all use a similar bezel and stand design, which is different from and better looking than the 2005/2405's.

See above pic.

discotronic · Mar 28, 2006, 09:11 PM

I will probably pick up one of the older 2405's when the new models actually go on sale. I would say that there will be a nice discount running somewhere

mduell · Mar 28, 2006, 10:24 PM

Originally Posted by discotronic

I will probably pick up one of the older 2405's when the new models actually go on sale. I would say that there will be a nice discount running somewhere

I doubt it; in fact the 2407 may be cheaper than the 2405 with the usual coupons, since it has a lower base price.

discotronic · Mar 29, 2006, 11:17 AM

Originally Posted by mduell

I doubt it; in fact the 2407 may be cheaper than the 2405 with the usual coupons, since it has a lower base price.

I don't doubt it. I don't see why the older model won't be cheaper. I don't care if it is a refurb or new. Older models, computers and monitors, always sell for less when a new model is introduced. I don't see anything so special about the older model that would keep the price as high as the new model. It may not happen within the first week but it will happen.

Also, the 2405 can be had for $799 right now. If I recall it has been like this off and on for a couple months now. When the new model is introduced it will most likely stay at $999 until demand goes down. I would say that a person could pick up a 2405 for $699 or less at that point.

mduell · Mar 29, 2006, 11:50 AM

Originally Posted by discotronic

I don't doubt it. I don't see why the older model won't be cheaper. I don't care if it is a refurb or new. Older models, computers and monitors, always sell for less when a new model is introduced. I don't see anything so special about the older model that would keep the price as high as the new model. It may not happen within the first week but it will happen.

Also, the 2405 can be had for $799 right now. If I recall it has been like this off and on for a couple months now. When the new model is introduced it will most likely stay at $999 until demand goes down. I would say that a person could pick up a 2405 for $699 or less at that point.

Older models aren't always cheaper; when the 2005 came out it was cheaper than the 2001 (with coupons for both). Another example is memory, where DDR2 is often cheaper than DDR is cheaper than SDR, because DDR2 is what is currently being produced in volume.

What makes you think there's going to be a demand spike when the '7 is released?

Maflynn · Mar 29, 2006, 05:45 PM

I have to say that I'm very happy that I didn't wait for the 2407. I'm enjoying the 2405 and I took advantage of Dell's 20% sale. I realize they will go on sale again and perhaps for even more then the 20% that occured in March but I'm content. There will always be a faster model coming around the corner.

discotronic · Mar 29, 2006, 07:19 PM

Originally Posted by mduell

Older models aren't always cheaper; when the 2005 came out it was cheaper than the 2001 (with coupons for both). Another example is memory, where DDR2 is often cheaper than DDR is cheaper than SDR, because DDR2 is what is currently being produced in volume.

What makes you think there's going to be a demand spike when the '7 is released?

The 2001 was not a wide screen and not everyone wants a wide screen.

A RAM and LCD comparison is a bad comparison. With RAM, the variables are so wide reaching that the price fluctuations are ridiculous. This can be seen every week as the prices change. LCD technology isn't near as bad. Very seldom has the price of LCDs gone up after a model was released. Apple has done it in the past but that isn't the norm.

I didn't say there would be a demand spike. The demand may not be more that what it is at now. However, it is a new model. Are the specs better? No. Is the new outer casing enough to make it better? No.

Well, that's just it, it isn't better but since it is a new model people will be buying it. It is this way with "just about" everything. Something new comes out and the demand for the old goes down.

mduell · Mar 29, 2006, 07:39 PM

Originally Posted by discotronic

I didn't say there would be a demand spike. The demand may not be more that what it is at now.

Originally Posted by discotronic

When the new model is introduced it will most likely stay at $999 until demand goes down.

discotronic · Mar 30, 2006, 09:12 AM

Originally Posted by mduell

Get over it.

A "demand spike" would mean that the demand for the new model would exceed the old model. Did I say this would happen? No. My comment was that demand for the old model will go down.

Bring in something valid and quit trying to start an arguement in every thread you post in. It makes you look bad.

Eug Wanker · Mar 30, 2006, 09:31 AM

The 2407 is already available in Japan, and has already been discounted in a Dell sales promotions there.

The 3007 has already seen deep discounts on sale here in Canada too.

mr breaker · Mar 30, 2006, 01:19 PM

I just called Dell and asked when the 2407 would be available in the US. It sounded like the sales guy was just guessing...but I'm sure his guess is just as good if not better than anyone elses.

He said it would probably be available in a few weeks and he thought it would cost around $900 US "with coupons that would be hard to get".

I like the look of the new design, but I just ordered a 2405...it's a too good of a deal to pass up right now.

mduell · Mar 30, 2006, 02:48 PM

Originally Posted by discotronic

Get over it.

A "demand spike" would mean that the demand for the new model would exceed the old model. Did I say this would happen? No. My comment was that demand for the old model will go down.

Originally Posted by discotronic

Also, the 2405 can be had for $799 right now. If I recall it has been like this off and on for a couple months now. When the new model is introduced it will most likely stay at $999 until demand goes down. I would say that a person could pick up a 2405 for $699 or less at that point.

So the price for the new model is going to change when demand for the old model goes down?
What, Dell will decrease the price of the new model? Also makes no sense. Why decrease the price of a model that is seeing increased demand? People who would have bought the old model will now buy the new anyway.
Or are you suggesting that Dell will increase the price of the new model? Have you ever seen them do that?

discotronic · Mar 30, 2006, 08:04 PM

Originally Posted by mduell

So the price for the new model is going to change when demand for the old model goes down?
What, Dell will decrease the price of the new model? Also makes no sense. Why decrease the price of a model that is seeing increased demand? People who would have bought the old model will now buy the new anyway.
Or are you suggesting that Dell will increase the price of the new model? Have you ever seen them do that?

Read. It is not hard to do. Nothing I have said related to the above.

Keep banging your head. Maybe you will bang some sense into yourself.

mduell · Apr 3, 2006, 02:14 PM

Here's a hint at the relative pricing of the 2405/2407...
2005FPW: $529
2007FPW: $529

TailsToo · Apr 3, 2006, 10:36 PM

Nice! When I move to MD in a few weeks I can pickup a 2407 and save the sales tax (since I currently live in TX, I would have to pay... it stinks!)

discotronic · Apr 3, 2006, 11:12 PM

Originally Posted by mduell

Here's a hint at the relative pricing of the 2405/2407...
2005FPW: $529
2007FPW: $529

Again, what is your point. Still can't read?

Originally Posted by discotronic

I don't see anything so special about the older model that would keep the price as high as the new model. It may not happen within the first week but it will happen.

mduell · Apr 4, 2006, 01:03 AM

Originally Posted by discotronic

Again, what is your point. Still can't read?

Originally Posted by discotronic

Also, the 2405 can be had for $799 right now. If I recall it has been like this off and on for a couple months now. When the new model is introduced it will most likely stay at $999 until demand goes down. I would say that a person could pick up a 2405 for $699 or less at that point.

So much for the "old model is 40% cheaper" theory.

discotronic · Apr 4, 2006, 11:33 AM

Originally Posted by mduell

So much for the "old model is 40% cheaper" theory.

I will quote my entire statement for you dumbass. You keep trying to twist my words but it isn't working. You STILL need to learn how to read. Get off your high horse and get it right. The links that you provided are not even for the model monitor that I was talking about.

Originally Posted by discotronic

I don't doubt it. I don't see why the older model won't be cheaper. I don't care if it is a refurb or new. Older models, computers and monitors, always sell for less when a new model is introduced. I don't see anything so special about the older model that would keep the price as high as the new model. It may not happen within the first week but it will happen.

Also, the 2405 can be had for $799 right now. If I recall it has been like this off and on for a couple months now. When the new model is introduced it will most likely stay at $999 until demand goes down. I would say that a person could pick up a 2405 for $699 or less at that point.