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My mom was quite impressed that i built a PC and vwery happy i gave my dad the celeron so that he has an up-to-date system, so she is buying me a monitor, i was originally gonna by one for 150-200 bucks but she is gonna contribute so now i'm looking at a 300-400 dollar range, what do u guys recomend? I'd love a Hitachi, but i doubt i can get one that cheap gotta go look now, just looking for ur opinions on what brands are good, if u list a brand, list a reason why there are good pls! thanks!

Either one of the Samsung Syncmaster 900 series or the Viewsonic 790. Both are flat screen, .25dp, from reputable companies and get rave reviews.

I don't own either of those 19-inch monitors, but I do own a 17-inch Viewsonic 17PS that is 5-years old and is one terrific monitor.

Congrats, and enjoy the shopping!

Thnaks been looking at viewsonic, i like them, had my 17" komodo monitor for 5 years, havent seen any 19" ones though.
http://www.belka.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=8591&Product_Code=9038&Category_Code=MONITORS

^any opinions on this?

[ 02-20-2001: Message edited by: YARDofSTUF ]

hi YARDofSTUF

those mentioned a nice monitors without doubt

i have a KDS 17'' visual sensation and it is

a very good monitor as well, and possibly less expensive than the others.

worth looking at i think

take care

minir

FWIW, I have 19" Hitachi CM-751 (.22 dp)on my PC, and Viewsonic E790 19" (.26 dp) on wife's PC- no comparison. The Hitachi is FAR superior to the Viewsonic, in every way.

Also, Viewsonic crapped out after 2 months- had to get a replacement.

At former employer, I bought 16 Hitachis for Engineering dept a couple yrs ago- all still going strong, and they love 'em. Every single Sony I bought prior to that died- one at a time- all of 'em (about 10).

Hitachi picture is brighter, crisper, and more control. Also colors seem more accurate.

They (Hitachi) now make a cheaper series, that a couple of friends have bought- CM715. While specs look similar to older 751, it is not the same quality. However, the CM771 is great (albeit more $$), and the CM772 Ergo Flat is gorgeous.

Buy.Com prices-
CM-715 300.95
CM-771 398.95
CM-772 485.95 (gulp)

Samsung SyncMaster 955DF , .20 Pitch
http://www.samsungusa.com/cgi-bin/nabc/prod/it_products/prod_it_detail.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@@1731348598.0982672895@@@@&BV_EngineID=falkeihhkhmbedicfcffcgfk.0&prod_id=955df&category= %2fIT+Products%2fMonitor%2fDynaFlat

Places to compare prices http://shopper.cnet.com/shopping/resellers/1%2C10231%2C0-11601-311-1608354-0%2C00.html

cheapest place is $309.00 plus $22.57 shipping and there's also a $30.00 rebate

Very nice monitor, I got one a few weeks ago and it's awsome

Thanks guys, i really apreciate the help!

I have the ViewSonic E790 Black 19" monitor

it's not flat screen but it's got awesome color and clearness, just wish it was flat screen

Viewsonic's are some good monitors though...

I'm ordering the Hitachi CM 771, looks real sweet!

go with the viewsonic. i got the a75f because of price restrictions but if you have the money go for the PF790. you should be quite impressed.

i dont really like the physical appearance of those, i'm very picky as to how much plastic or whatever is added around the screen and for controls, U have to look at a monitor to use a PC so i have to like the total look of it.

SONY, they make the best screens..

I have the Dell P991 monitor and IT IS AWESOME!! You don't have to buy it through Dell though. Sony makes the monitor but they stamp Dells name on it. You would have to find the sony model number fot the Dell P991 monitor (its a Trinitron).

I'm ordering the Hitachi CM 771, looks real sweet!

I think you'll really like it. Don't forgot to load the correct color profile for the monitor- will come on CD w/montir, or download. Correct current one makes a big difference if you're in photo editing. And don't be afraid of refresh rates- jack it up to specs. Don't live with the flickering crappy default 60hz your adapter will assign it when it sees it.

Originally posted by vegeto:
SONY, they make the best screens..

No WAY, I hate sony, over priced! nything they have that isnt is like crap! they do make a great product, if u buy one of the top 3 expensive models of whatever item u want, but buy the cheapest and it sucks.

SONY is the best thing ever known to the video industry! Their monitors, tv's and everything of theirs that is visual is TOP of the line. Unfortunately sony products are expensive, but u might be able to get a trinitron monitor in your budget on ebay.

SONY is the best thing ever known to the video industry! Their monitors, tv's and everything of theirs that is visual is TOP of the line.

Well, maybe that USED to be true, but I don't think so anymore. To me, their quality is not what it was (although their price still is!)

Like I said previous,

Every single Sony I bought prior to that died- one at a time- all of 'em (about 10).

That's a pretty dismal failure rate- and a failure rate without exception! Different models, sizes, and ages too! ALL of them. That is NOT what you expect when you shell out the large $$$ for Sony. I've got a couple old 15" MicroScans here at home (from the same place originally- so failure has nothing to do w/their environment) that are about 8 years old, and still work great. I use 'em every day still on test machines.

Save your money, and buy something else, like what others above have recommended.

SONY bunch of BOLOGNA to me!

Originally posted by Mo125:
SONY is the best thing ever known to the video industry! Their monitors, tv's and everything of theirs that is visual is TOP of the line. Unfortunately sony products are expensive, but u might be able to get a trinitron monitor in your budget on ebay.

Welcome to the PC industry... Hitachi own yo ass

I don't see what the big fuss is about. you're not going to notice a difference among most monitors without comparing them side-by-side.

save your cash for the computer and make mom happy by not emptying her wallet

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