cmh1919 Posted January 16, 2006 Posted January 16, 2006 I am so disappointed that I missed the Dell monitor for $279.20 that was posted on 1/8/06. When I go to the link, it is now $349.99. Anyone know of any similar deals? I would prefer a Dell or Samsung for under $300 19" Flat panel if possible. Thanks!!!
kranky Posted January 16, 2006 Posted January 16, 2006 What types of things do you do with your computer? It will help determine what kind of specs you'll need with the LCD monitor.
cmh1919 Posted January 16, 2006 Author Posted January 16, 2006 We don't really play games or watch movies on it. I surf the net and do some work on it. We mainly need thye thin panel because of space. Thanks!
kranky Posted January 16, 2006 Posted January 16, 2006 In that case, you don't need an LCD with superfast response time. You might look at the Samsung 930B, Circuit City has it for $330 after rebate. If your video card has a DVI connector, you'll want to get a DVI cable as it's not included with the monitor. Don't buy the cable at Circuit City for $60, find a local computer shop and save a ton. Dell has the 1905FP with 3-year warranty on sale for $320. A monitor lasts a long time so buy one with a DVI connector, even if you aren't going to use it right away. Most people feel the picture is better when using the DVI connection versus the analog VGA one. When looking at specs, consider: Contrast ratio (difference in brightness from the darkest to brightest pixel) - 500:1 or higher is good Response time: you're not a gamer, so just about anything less than 25ms would be OK. Brightness: most LCD monitors are plenty bright, so any brand-name monitor would be adequate in this area. Other things you might want to look at is how adjustable the stand is - some only tilt back and forth, others also have a height adjustment, perhaps a swivel feature too. If you are doing serious color work, you'll want an 8-bit panel; otherwise a 6-bit panel will be OK. Some LCDs have backlight bleedthrough - the light behind the screen can be seen slightly in a dark room. If you will be working in a darkened room, that can be annoying, because in some parts of the screen you might see a grayish tint when it should be black. In a bright store you might not be able to notice it. If you work in normal room light, it shouldn't be a problem.
cmh1919 Posted January 16, 2006 Author Posted January 16, 2006 Thanks for the great advice. Those are the two monitors I have actually narrowed my choices too but was holding out for something a little cheaper.
guilliam Posted January 21, 2006 Posted January 21, 2006 I am so disappointed that I missed the Dell monitor for $279.20 that was posted on 1/8/06. When I go to the link, it is now $349.99. Anyone know of any similar deals? I would prefer a Dell or Samsung for under $300 19" Flat panel if possible. Thanks!!!Are you stuck on those brands? We bought our 15 yr old son th 19" LCD flat panel X2Gen off of tigerdirect.com for $169 (it's now $199) AR and it's great!! GREAT price and quality!!! We LOVE it!
mjjandz Posted January 21, 2006 Posted January 21, 2006 we brought ds the Samsung 930B for christmas and he loves it. He is a gamer.
RossMAN Posted January 21, 2006 Posted January 21, 2006 we brought ds the Samsung 930B for christmas and he loves it. He is a gamer.Good choice, the Samsung SyncMaster 930B is a great LCD http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7030036&type=product&id=1099394930415
cmh1919 Posted January 21, 2006 Author Posted January 21, 2006 No, I am not set on those two brands, just trying to stay under $300. I will check out the Tigerdirect site. Thanks!
scot26505 Posted January 22, 2006 Posted January 22, 2006 I saw in this week's sale paper that Office Depot has a Xerox 19" LCD on sale this week for $299.
Marcster Posted January 22, 2006 Posted January 22, 2006 How about a Benq 19" for $239.99 after a $60 MIR??? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16824014090BenQ FP91G+ Black 19" 8ms LCD Monitor 250 cd/m2 550:1 0.294mm Pixel Pitch - Retail 199 reviews later and it has a 5 outta 5 eggs rating (highest possible score). It has both Analog and DVI inputs and BOTH cables ARE INCLUDED! Weekend sale only -- don't delay! You may not have heard of Benq, but they just bought Siemens mobile phones, so they're not some fly-by-night outfit... http://www.benq.com/
cmh1919 Posted January 23, 2006 Author Posted January 23, 2006 I tried to access newegg.com but it says it can't find the site. Can anyone tell me which of the below would be my best pick? We do not play games or DVD's, just need a nice flat panel black monitor. Also, does an adjustable monitor make a big difference? And is contrast the main thing I am looking at? Also, ist tigerdirect.com easy to buy from and receive your rebates? http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1563371&CatId=170$209.99 http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1648338&CatId=170$199.99 http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1643346&CatId=0$249.99 http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1261738&CatId=0$298.99 Any advice is much appreciated!!!
cmh1919 Posted January 23, 2006 Author Posted January 23, 2006 Sorry, for some reason my links didnt post correctly. If anyone could just answer my questions, I would really appreciate it!!
Marcster Posted January 23, 2006 Posted January 23, 2006 I tried to access newegg.com but it says it can't find the site. Can anyone tell me which of the below would be my best pick? We do not play games or DVD's, just need a nice flat panel black monitor. Also, does an adjustable monitor make a big difference? And is contrast the main thing I am looking at? Also, ist tigerdirect.com easy to buy from and receive your rebates?It's a shame that your computer can't find the Newegg site. That's a heck of a deal on that monitor... Maybe you should try again? Maybe they were having trouble with the site when you tried it? It's working for me... www.newegg.com Also, you should know that TigerDirect is a mixed bag as far as customer satisfaction goes. Go here to read their reviews on Reseller Ratings:http://www.resellerratings.com/seller1983.html And here is Newegg's rating:http://www.resellerratings.com/seller2121.html And Newegg has over 9K ratings vs. the 3K ratings for TigerDirect. But I guess you have to do what you feel is best, but I've read enough reviews about TigerDirect to make me never want to shop there. You should also read the following:http://www.consumeraffairs.com/computers/tiger_direct.htmhttp://www.consumeraffairs.com/computers/tiger_defective.htmlAnd since you asked about rebates, read this too:http://www.consumeraffairs.com/computers/tiger_rebates.htmlhttp://www.gripe2ed.com/scoop/story/2005/12/20/115114/90
sue457 Posted January 24, 2006 Posted January 24, 2006 Check out Tiger.com for what you are looking for. They usually have great prices on Flat Panels.
guilliam Posted January 27, 2006 Posted January 27, 2006 I tried to access newegg.com but it says it can't find the site. Can anyone tell me which of the below would be my best pick? We do not play games or DVD's, just need a nice flat panel black monitor. Also, does an adjustable monitor make a big difference? And is contrast the main thing I am looking at? Also, ist tigerdirect.com easy to buy from and receive your rebates? http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1563371&CatId=170$209.99 http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1648338&CatId=170$199.99 http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1643346&CatId=0$249.99 http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1261738&CatId=0$298.99 Any advice is much appreciated!!! We have made LOTS of purchases from tigerdirect.com (4 @ xmas) and have NEVER had a problem. We purchased the X2gen 19" flat panel LCD (we bought silver but they have it black) that you have listed from them for our 15 yr son for Christmas and he absolutely LOVES it! And he does do gaming etc. He's VERY into computers! And VERY picky about them!! Mailed the rebate on 12/23 and received confirmation via email that it is approved and will be mailed last week. Have never had a problem receiving thier rebates.They guarantee all of their rebates.
cmh1919 Posted January 28, 2006 Author Posted January 28, 2006 I ended up ordering that same one in black. I had one pixel out but you can hardly see it. It is perfect for what we need it for. I am about to mail off my rebate and hopefully there won't be any issues. Thanks!
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