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Monitors - What To Look For

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  1. RocketsPimp

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    In hopes of getting a good response I decided to start another monitor thread asking what things I should look for in a monitor.

    I would like something bigger than my previous 15" monitor.
     
    #1 RocketsPimp, May 12, 2003
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    17 tube (non LCD ) monitors are very cheap at Best Buy. I think they had a special on some brand for $50 with rebate last time I went. I got a 19 incher for $150.
     
    #2 Woofer, May 12, 2003
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    - flat screen or flat panel

    flat screen is a regular monitor with a flat screen, no curved face...
    flat panel is just that, a nice, thin, space saving, flat panel monitor

    if you can't afford a flat panel, please, make sure you get at least a flat screen!

    here's some info i found on dot pitch.
    - Get a monitor that will at least support 1024 x 768 resolution

    links for monitor buying help 1, 2, 3
     
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  4. gr8-1

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    Definitely need a screen.
     
    #4 gr8-1, May 12, 2003
  5. Drewdog

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    I bought my brother-in-law a used (about 1998 model) 19" Hitachi monitor on eBay for $100 including shipping. Also, I have been looking at 17" Flat Panel LCD monitors on eBay as well, but the cheapest ones go for about $300.

    Dude we need to meet up for a beer sometime...... We can put it on my company card... :p
     
    #5 Drewdog, May 12, 2003
  6. Supermac34

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    A 19' (or at least a 17') flat screen (not flat panel), that is a trinitron to reduce glare. You can buy a generic brand (Viewsonic or KDS) for $100 for a 17' or $150 for a 19'.

    I have a 17' KDS trinitron that I got 5 years ago and it still looks great.
     
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    Where can I get a 17 foot monitor for $100 Supermac34?
     
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    Well make sure it has a graphics card..video card...

    And make sure it works.

    They are pretty cheap nowadays...

    A variety to select from.

    Check out some websites that review monitors...and choose th right one for you! ;)
     
    #8 SLA, May 12, 2003
  9. Cold Hard

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    A 17" (or greater) flat screen monitor from a good brand like ViewSonic is the way to go, IMO. I bought one with a silver exterior finish late last year at the Fry's here in Austin, and it has worked great with very good picture quality.
     
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    I love the Trinitrons. I know you had one before, but personally, it's all I buy.

    You can get LCDs for a good price at SAM'S. Actually, SAM'S has the best retail prices around for monitors. They had a 19" that was marketed under "Orion" which was also repackaged as Samsung and it was FANTASTIC! I haven't seen a nicer 19" monitor outside of the Trinitrons.
     
    #10 Vengeance, May 13, 2003
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