is this flat screen monitor any good?
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is this flat screen monitor any good?
hey guys,
I'm considering purchasing this flat screen monitor. i have not a clue what these specs mean or what to look for. my primary use for it will be spreadsheets, word docs, and light video editing and photoshop work (not heavy at all). thus, i dont need the best monitor but something above average. will this monitor fit the bill? or is this a low budget monitor that i will curse when i get it?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824116065
thanks,
bob
I'm considering purchasing this flat screen monitor. i have not a clue what these specs mean or what to look for. my primary use for it will be spreadsheets, word docs, and light video editing and photoshop work (not heavy at all). thus, i dont need the best monitor but something above average. will this monitor fit the bill? or is this a low budget monitor that i will curse when i get it?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824116065
thanks,
bob
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I have had good luck in the past with this brand on other monitors (crt) and my father in law has a 17" viewsonic lcd that has been working great for a couple of years.
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I'd say STOP right now. It is a nice monitor, 5ms is quite decent, contrast ratio is fine too, but, VGA only? A DVI connection would make such a difference in quality, even with the cheapest card, and it's a bit of a pity, since this particular model doesn't support it.
Also, look into Viewsonic's dead pixel policy. A lot of companies say something like 9 or more, for instance, imagine having 8 dead pixels and not being able to return it. I don't recall who exactly, but I was on neweggg just a couple of days ago and someone out there does offer a no-dead-pixel policy.
Also, look into Viewsonic's dead pixel policy. A lot of companies say something like 9 or more, for instance, imagine having 8 dead pixels and not being able to return it. I don't recall who exactly, but I was on neweggg just a couple of days ago and someone out there does offer a no-dead-pixel policy.
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I actually considered buying that one not too long ago Bob. I held off because it had no DVI connection. Plus, my current monitor is still kicking.
I have heard good things about Viewsonic, but never owned one.
But for $158.00 after the rebate, that is not bad at all. Even if it is does just have a VGA hook-up.
Sounds like it would work well for what you plan to do. The price is right.
I have heard good things about Viewsonic, but never owned one.
But for $158.00 after the rebate, that is not bad at all. Even if it is does just have a VGA hook-up.
Sounds like it would work well for what you plan to do. The price is right.
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Wides screen is the way to go, but DVI is a must!! imho
I recently purchased this one from the egg
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824112006
DVI 5ms 1000:1c/r and no dead pixels. Replace for any within 30days if i recall.
I recently purchased this one from the egg
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824112006
DVI 5ms 1000:1c/r and no dead pixels. Replace for any within 30days if i recall.
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DVI doesnt make that big of a diffrence. I have my computer hooked up through VGA and DVI on my Dell 2005FPW and i can switch between the two. I dont notice any huge diffrences...esp. if im not looking at pictures..if the pc is just for regular use than vga is fine.
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I bought a Hanns.G 19" widescreen 5ms 700:1 contrast ratio that is AMAZING... I paid a little less than 200 bucks for it. Now they're only 180 on newegg. I love the thing. It has dvi and dsub connections... as well as a couple speakers. I don't even use them though, they sound horrible. The picture quality is incredible, it has a small frame, it's built well and it looks great! Oh, it's the Hanns.G HW191DPB. It's a very sweet monitor for the price. Ahhh... no dead pixels on mine either.
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