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  1. 03-21-2003, 12:24 AM #1
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    It's time for a new monitor...

    ..and I'm not quite sure what to get. I'd like to get either a 15" or 17" LCD...or a 19" CRT. Budget is ~$300, but flexible..I seriously doubt I can get a nice 17" LCD for $300, so I may find a somewhat cheap one for ~$200 (fs/t maybe) just to use for a while, and maybe use as a second display after I get a large (ie 18"-ish viewable) monitor.

    Any ideas/suggestions? I'm using an NEC MultiSync 5FG now (17"?), and it's absolutely huge..I have to turn it sideways to fit it here..lol..I can get a pic if you want. It dwarfs my dad's 17" Dell (flat..sigh) CRT in physical size (and weight..wow)..but looks crappy in comparison.
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    http://www.merkortech.com/details.asp?iid=264

    http://www.merkortech.com/details.asp?iid=376
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    Originally posted by Big_Mac
    http://www.merkortech.com/details.asp?iid=264

    http://www.merkortech.com/details.asp?iid=376
    That 22" is absolutely beautiful (and definitely affordable)..but it won't fit on my desk too well. So..time for a new desk!

    Any recommendations on ~15" LCDs?
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    Originally posted by CadetLee


    That 22" is absolutely beautiful (and definitely affordable)..but it won't fit on my desk too well. So..time for a new desk!

    Any recommendations on ~15" LCDs?
    Bah, forget the little wussy monitors, get a beast and a new desk!!!
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    Originally posted by Big_Mac


    Bah, forget the little wussy monitors, get a beast and a new desk!!!
    lol...would be nice.

    I 'need' a black one also (I suppose I could deal with beige..but it won't match my case/speakers).
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    Originally posted by CadetLee


    lol...would be nice.

    I 'need' a black one also (I suppose I could deal with beige..but it won't match my case/speakers).
    well, rummage around merkortech.com and see if anything strikes your fancy.

    And remember that they get a lot of turnover, so check for new listings every couple days.
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    HI:

    Hard to believe the price drop in monitors. I have a Viewsonic 21", that I really like, and I paid my supplier $950 about two years ago. Don't pay to fix them anymore, just throw away and buy a new one.

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    I still have issues buying used equipment. I prefer the fresh smell of new hardware Even if I have to lose an arm and a leg for it

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