Why would I buy a 17in at $200+ when I could get the 2007FPW 20.1 inch WIDE screen for ~$350??

Because $350 is almost twice as much as $200 perhaps? we recommended it to people on a budget... as in people who don't have more than $200 to spend. :-P

that said, i personally agree with you - i would buy the 20.1" over the 17" any day of the week (and I think Anthony would agree as well). but like i said, some people have a budget, and for them this is a great monitor.

I don't know why you would buy it... it doesn't really matter. As for other consumers...

Not everyone wants or needs a 20" monitor. 17" is plenty of space for the average Joe and $200 is a much better price for those who are on a budget.

I have always been partial to the 1905 FP's myself.

Indeed. Its good for those who really cant or dont care to spend more than $200 on a monitor (my parents, for example).

For myself, a power user, I'd definately stay with monitors 19"+.

Also a good second monitor for dual monitor or another machine.

can a latitude x1 with a VGA connection support the ultrasharp 2007 fpw 20.1 inch monitor? Please let me know.

You hit the nail on the head. :-)