Help with monitor decision....

I am ready to upgrade to a larger screen size, but am not sure which way to go. I have a Samtron 17" Dynaflat CRT which I am happy with as far as image quality. (less than a year old) I believe Samtron monitors are made by Samsung (correct me if I'm wrong) so are of good quality. I can upgrade to a Samtron 98BDF 19" Dyna Flat for $185 new @ the local Sam's Club. OR....I could get a 20"-21" used trinitron at Merkortech for just a little more, but am unsure of buying used monitors and on top of that possible damage in shipment. I would like to have the larger screen to be sure, but am not sure if it's worth the risk. Any thoughts would be appreciated! Thanks...

I just picked up a used IBM P260 black (sony trinitron) from Surfplus.net for $335 including shipping. I'm very happy with it so far! One year warentee on it too so I figured what the heck.

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Originally posted by Hypo_Luxa
I believe Samtron monitors are made by Samsung (correct me if I'm wrong) so are of good quality.

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They're completely separate companies that just happen to have similar names.

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Originally posted by SkyDog


They're completely separate companies that just happen to have similar names.

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actually, that's not true at all...they're just about one and the same, unless something has happened in the last year. last year i picked up a 17" samtron flat screen at circuit city because it ws on sale, and all the paperwork inside the box said samsung not samtron. the monitor i purchased is identical in every way to my mom's samsung 17" flat screen, except the badging on the case.

Yeah, mine too. Not sure why they have the slightly different name, but that flat 17" is spec'd the same as the regular Samsung model. I have to say it's a really good monitor especially for the price I paid. ($130) Since I first posted I found a local refurb dealer who had some off lease HP P1100 21" (Trinitron tube)for $175 each. I ended up buying 2 and getting them for $150 each. What a deal, and they are in great shape...only a few small scuff marks on the case, screens are perfect. All I can say is WOW, what a difference going from the 17". I still can't get over the price. Not having to pay shipping helped alot too.

Hmmmmm... I like sony monitors, so, go with the refurb trinitron.