PdT Posted September 5, 2007 Posted September 5, 2007 Anyone have any predictions on what to expect here this year? Last year BB has a 21'/22' for $199. I was really temped to buy it. Now I really want one.
stationchief Posted September 5, 2007 Posted September 5, 2007 Thedy had the Westinghouse 22" widescreen for $199. Also another nice 19" widescreen for about $129. They should have more again this year as current monitors are gettin' larger and utilizing more state-of-the-art technology while the others are gettin' cheaper. Let's hope for a slight drop, or maybe a huge one, in prices.
jarerice Posted September 7, 2007 Posted September 7, 2007 i want a big monitor, that would be so nice.
stationchief Posted September 7, 2007 Posted September 7, 2007 Me too. I could go for a nice 21" widescreen monitor to replace my 19" 60-pound paperweight monitor. Anyone wanna buy me one?
mystikal1 Posted September 10, 2007 Posted September 10, 2007 Don't forget about the 32" LCD Tv's as a monitor.I got the westie last year on BF and I love it. (trying to talk DW into upgrading to a 37" of 42" this year
mrn8 Posted September 10, 2007 Posted September 10, 2007 I don't think it will be any stretch to see a 22" for under $200. They already run around $230, if you watch for them.
stationchief Posted September 10, 2007 Posted September 10, 2007 I don't think it will be any stretch to see a 22" for under $200. They already run around $230, if you watch for them.True. The way monitor prices have been dropping lately we should see some pretty sweet widescreen LCD monitor deals this BF. Most 21"+ should be on sale around $200, but there might be a few for even within the $100 mark.
jaymacfla Posted September 11, 2007 Posted September 11, 2007 Anyone have any predictions on what to expect here this year? Last year BB has a 21'/22' for $199. I was really temped to buy it. Now I really want one.My only regret was not getting two of them!
jaymacfla Posted September 11, 2007 Posted September 11, 2007 Thedy had the Westinghouse 22" widescreen for $199. Also another nice 19" widescreen for about $129. They should have more again this year as current monitors are gettin' larger and utilizing more state-of-the-art technology while the others are gettin' cheaper. Let's hope for a slight drop, or maybe a huge one, in prices.There is a news article about how the 22 inch monitor panels are in short supply now, but the good news is that the 42 inchers are predicted to be in the $700 price range. the 35/38 inchers are reported to be falling to $299-$399. You can get the headlines over at Toms hardware. This is supposed to happen just before christmas.
jaymacfla Posted September 11, 2007 Posted September 11, 2007 Thedy had the Westinghouse 22" widescreen for $199. Also another nice 19" widescreen for about $129. They should have more again this year as current monitors are gettin' larger and utilizing more state-of-the-art technology while the others are gettin' cheaper. Let's hope for a slight drop, or maybe a huge one, in prices.That was the samsung. i got one for my son. it has a 2000:1 contrast ratio! a beaut!
jaymacfla Posted September 11, 2007 Posted September 11, 2007 Look for the rebate hassle to go away. Best Buy is dropping all mail in rebates in the US and canada.
bigjimslade Posted September 11, 2007 Posted September 11, 2007 Look for the rebate hassle to go away. Best Buy is dropping all mail in rebates in the US and canada.Welcome to the community! BB has been rebate free for 2 BF now and I love it!
stationchief Posted September 11, 2007 Posted September 11, 2007 There is a news article about how the 22 inch monitor panels are in short supply now, but the good news is that the 42 inchers are predicted to be in the $700 price range. the 35/38 inchers are reported to be falling to $299-$399. You can get the headlines over at Toms hardware. This is supposed to happen just before christmas.Those prices might happen. Every year prices drop bit by bit. But it's questionable by how much since old-style (non-LCD) tube TVs are still being produced and sold. Far as PC monitors, the 21-22" are becoming more popular and dropping in price as bigger monitors are released. 24" are out now and even bigger ones with VGA and digital inputs are arriving. I think the bare minimum people will accept these days is about 19" and those are going down into the $100-200 mark.
jaymacfla Posted September 17, 2007 Posted September 17, 2007 Welcome to the community! BB has been rebate free for 2 BF now and I love it!Very true! they will soon be rebate free all year long!
stationchief Posted September 17, 2007 Posted September 17, 2007 a 27 would be nice!27" of a computer monoitor? Maybe an LCD TV to hook your PC up to. But a 24" LCD monitor would hardly even fit on my computer desk much less anything bigger. A setup like a 21-22" monitor sitting across from a 25"+ TV hooked up to the PC would do just nicely for me.
Scott Posted September 18, 2007 Posted September 18, 2007 There have already been several 22" wide deals this year for <$200. I'm going to guess that you can get a 22" for $149-$169 on BF. There will be several deals for $189-$199 as well. I think the 22" is where the sweet spot will be this year. The 24" monitors are still a bit pricey, but you may see one for $389 or so. Just my predictions. :)
ghort Posted September 18, 2007 Posted September 18, 2007 I am in total bliss with the 22" and my regret is that I didn't buy another one. I would love to dual panel my box with those.
Marcster Posted September 18, 2007 Posted September 18, 2007 I am in total bliss with the 22" and my regret is that I didn't buy another one. I would love to dual panel my box with those.My old set-up was a 17" HP laptop with a 19" standard width Dell LCD as a dual-screen. I just bought a 14.1" laptop and a 14.1" LCD (for dual-screens). I plan on building a tower and adding a pair of 20" or 22" above the 14.1"s... Quad-screens, baby! The two bigger ones for working, the laptop for Outlook and the other 14.1" for TV or DVDs.
stationchief Posted September 18, 2007 Posted September 18, 2007 My old set-up was a 17" HP laptop with a 19" standard width Dell LCD as a dual-screen. I just bought a 14.1" laptop and a 14.1" LCD (for dual-screens). I plan on building a tower and adding a pair of 20" or 22" above the 14.1"s... Quad-screens, baby! The two bigger ones for working, the laptop for Outlook and the other 14.1" for TV or DVDs.http://www.naplestech.com/shopcart/prodimages/ktp440_large448.jpg 22" + 22" x 22" + 22" Hmmmm ... tempting. Very tempting.
Marcster Posted September 18, 2007 Posted September 18, 2007 22" + 22" x 22" + 22" Hmmmm ... tempting. Very tempting. Quad 22"s would be too tall for me. I'd have neck strain when looking at the upper monitors.
alora7 Posted September 18, 2007 Posted September 18, 2007 If BB does have a deal on 22" monitors I bet they'll be under $179 b/c the second week of august they had 22" Westinghouse for $179, I bought 2! I didn't want to try to get one on BF and the closest BB is an hour away. They specs weren't super great but I fired up Photoshop (I'm a proffesional photographer) and the color depth was wonderful. I ordered one online and when I saw how it looked I drove to the store to buy another one! It's also great for World of Warcraft...I guess I'll never grow up!
wmunn Posted November 2, 2007 Posted November 2, 2007 I have dual 17inch lcd right now, and looking to go bigger, price is the deciding factor, since I paid nothing for the pair of 17s :)
nirvana4all Posted November 2, 2007 Posted November 2, 2007 If I remember last year, there it was both BB and Staples with 20/21/22" WS monitors on sale. I went to staples (almost no line) and got the 21" for $179 If memory serves me. I hate giving away my secrets, but few of you live around me, so check some of the other retailers like OM, OD and Staples if you have only 1-2 items you really want and they may have an equal deal with a lot less line = less waiting + more chance of getting the item you want.
Marcster Posted November 3, 2007 Posted November 3, 2007 If I remember last year, there it was both BB and Staples with 20/21/22" WS monitors on sale. I went to staples (almost no line) and got the 21" for $179 If memory serves me. I hate giving away my secrets, but few of you live around me, so check some of the other retailers like OM, OD and Staples if you have only 1-2 items you really want and they may have an equal deal with a lot less line = less waiting + more chance of getting the item you want.Precisely why I only go to OM, OD and Staples!
bitWrangler Posted November 5, 2007 Posted November 5, 2007 If BB does have a deal on 22" monitors I bet they'll be under $179 b/c the second week of august they had 22" Westinghouse for $179, I bought 2! I didn't want to try to get one on BF and the closest BB is an hour away. They specs weren't super great but I fired up Photoshop (I'm a proffesional photographer) and the color depth was wonderful. I ordered one online and when I saw how it looked I drove to the store to buy another one! It's also great for World of Warcraft...I guess I'll never grow up!I am going to guess that someone will have 22"'ers for $139. I got my wife's 22" four months ago for $169 AR from Fry's ($239 instore), and they were $179 AR just last week.
zephyr97 Posted November 7, 2007 Posted November 7, 2007 Here are the specs for the 24" Soyo Widescreen LCD monitor in the Office Max ad (item #2136-1009) from officemax.com: Screen Size..........24" WidescreenContrast Ratio..........1000:1Resolution..........1920 x 1200Response Time..........6msAudio..........2 Integrated SpeakersMFGR Warranty..........1 Year LimitedAspect Ratio..........16:10Color..........BlackInputs..........15-pin mini D-sub VGA and DVI-D connectionsWeight/Dimensions..........13.45 lbs; 22.93" x 18.39" x 7.46" Additional FeaturesViewing Angle: 170° (vertical), 160° (horizontal)Bandwidth: 135MHzBrightness 500 cd/m2Compatibility PC/Mac http://www.officemax.com/omax/catalog/sku.jsp?skuId=21361009&searchString=&productId=prod380042
H_Hancock Posted November 7, 2007 Posted November 7, 2007 ....the 24" Soyo Widescreen LCD monitor from Officemax: I agree the 24" Soyo has a good price for its size, but it's a SOYO! (Sorry 'bout the liberal use of the smilies, but Soyo has left a very bad taste in my mouth, as well as lots of others...........)
Flay Posted November 9, 2007 Posted November 9, 2007 Westinghouse 22": $167.99 at the big, red bullseye.
SoCalCyclist Posted November 9, 2007 Posted November 9, 2007 Here are a couple other options from BB:http://webpages.charter.net/vvbc/otherimages/bblcd.jpg
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