Best 19" Monitor for under $275...

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10-14-2001, 05:58 PM
retrofade

Best 19" Monitor for under $275...

I'm starting to put together a new system for myself (the one in my sig is my family's). I know I want a 19" monitor...but I also know that I don't want to pay a fortune for one either. I'm looking for something that has at least .26 dot pitch, preferably lower, and that outputs at 1600x1200. Any suggestions...? Thanks a lot.

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10-14-2001, 06:18 PM
ECILOPAVEHT

Here is a good one. That is what I have heard anyway.

HITACHI CM721F 19 INCH PERFECT FLAT SHORT NECK - RETAIL

http://204.118.172.124/productimage/24-134-009-01.JPG

If you have a bit more money this is the one I have and I love it!

Viewsonic G90f

http://www.viewsonic.com/images/S_crt_g90f.jpg

You can get it an insane price here. This is where I got mine. They are just a bit slow on shipping thats the only problem with them.
http://www.emscomputing.com/

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10-14-2001, 06:58 PM
TheUltimateNewbie

KDS...

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10-14-2001, 06:59 PM
Garner2K

This is probably a stupid question... but is a lower dot pitch or higher dot pitch better?

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10-14-2001, 07:01 PM
TheUltimateNewbie

Nah, its not stupid. Most people don't know. Lower the better man.

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10-14-2001, 07:13 PM
Garner2K

Alright thanks

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10-14-2001, 10:40 PM
retrofade

*Bump*

Anyone else have any suggestions. Anyone have any experience with Philips monitors...I saw one at Office Depot the other day for $275. What are everyones thoughts?

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10-14-2001, 10:52 PM
ECILOPAVEHT

Quote:

Originally posted by retrofade:
*Bump*

Anyone else have any suggestions. Anyone have any experience with Philips monitors...I saw one at Office Depot the other day for $275. What are everyones thoughts?

What my Viewsonic not GOOD ENOUGH for you??? https://www.sharkyforums.com/images/.../2005/06/5.gif https://www.sharkyforums.com/images/.../2005/06/4.gif

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10-14-2001, 11:12 PM
gotmonopoly?

Quote:

Originally posted by TheUltimateNewbie:
Nah, its not stupid. Most people don't know. Lower the better man.

That's true to a certain extent. With regular CRT's lower is better, but if you are comparing regular CRT to a CRT with Apperature Grill (such as Sony highend monitors) you would much rather have an AG .24 than a regular .20. It will say in the specs if it uses Apperature Grill pitch.

But on all regular monitors less than $350, they certainly won't be using AG and you should expect that dot pitch being lower is better.
10-15-2001, 01:55 AM
retrofade

Quote:

Originally posted by ECILOPAVEHT:
What my Viewsonic not GOOD ENOUGH for you???

Well sure its *good enough*, but who knows...maybe someone knows of one that's even better than *good enough*. Maybe its *more than good enough* =) Sersiouly though, I'm just wanting to get a good broad view of what the best 19" monitors for that price range are. Thanks for all the input so far guys...

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10-15-2001, 05:16 AM
hduong

One monitor that I saw and really liked was the samsung 950p. it's 19" monitor with .26 dot pitch. I saw it a staples the other day and it looked really sharp. It's not flat screen though. If you can try spending an extra 25-50 dollars and get a cheaper 19" flat screen monitor. they look much better then a regular 19". I have the lg flatron 915ft+ and really like it. you can get the cheaper version with out the bnc connectors for around $300.
10-15-2001, 06:12 AM
Beaker1179

I will second The KDS. I have had my Kds VS-19sn for over two years now and its still a great monitor. Though with the next sytem I am building I am gonna spring for the really nice 21" Sony F520 .22. A monitor is the thing you look at the most, make it a good one.

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