Monitor #2 - Dell Ultrasharp 1901FP

Specifications:

Type: LCD, PVA/P-MVA*(?)

Resolution: 1280x1024

Aspect ratio: 5:4

Max refresh rate: 75 Hz

Size: 19"

Connection ports: Dual Link DVI-I, VGA

Audio: Has a separate sound bar, which I have and use. It's okay sounding for what it is. Has an USB-hub but I haven't tested it.

Rest of the specs were hard to find on a web.archive.org -friendly format, but brief specs can be found at mobilespecs.net (outside link).

*According to Wikipedia (outside link). It seems that it's some variant of VA aka Vertical Aligment -panel type.

Systems this monitor is currently connected to and for what purpose:

System #2, the Core i5 with Linux.
System #3, the Core i5 with Windows 10.

I just need something to display a picture on. I can connect it to both systems at the same time, so... that's pretty much it.

This monitor is pretty nifty, because it takes up so little horizontal space on my desk. Square monitors are criminally underrated, especially as a second monitor. Last time I looked, they were not easy to find brand new or they cost a lot more than you generic run of the mill 1080p 16:9 monitor. That's regrettable, as not every monitor needs to be a widescreen one. I'll probably make an article about this in the future.

Backstory of the monitor:

I got this one FOR FREE from a flea market. It was just sitting in a corner, it had a power cable attached and I asked the clerk what does it cost, they said 0€ you're free to take it if you want. I asked, can I test it in a power outlet to see if it works, they said sure. It has a handful of dead & stuck pixels, but you know what - I don't care. An uneven backlight or burnt in screen would bother me more.
But, a free monitor is a free monitor, and this one is surprisingly good, especially consider that it's from way back in 2004 if I understand correctly.
Yet again I save money by being smart and not too picky. Yay me, heh heh.

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