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Posted: 10/09/2011 1:35 PM |
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Looked at some Dells. Here is a 24" reasonably priced
http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=dhs& cs=19&sku=320-9334
However they don't include the DVI cable, couldn't find a warranty, and it doesn't have speakers built in. Matter of fact I have not run across even one Dell monitor that does have speakers. I know, I know the sound is not all that great from speakers on monitors but I like the fact I don't have to deal with all the wires, cords and power-supplies that come with exterior speakers.
I have spent hours looking at monitors, selecting some and rejecting others based on what I want and the price. I like a Samsung, $350, but I think most of that price is due to the included TV tuner and other features which I doubt I would ever use. It only has a 1 year warranty. Man, the old CRT monitors would easily last 10 or 15 years but that doesn't seem to be the case with these flat screens.
Right now I'm leaning toward this one
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236102
3 year warranty, free ship, has built in speakers, DVI connection and has a nice clean look. I also like this:
ASUS Rapid Replacement Program ASUS now covers return shipping as well as shipping back to the end user, and offers free cross-shipping advanced swap for all urgent LCD RMAs requiring further expedition. Now you can get a replacement LCD as you send your RMA, because good customer service just makes sense
Haven't ordered anything yet, will keep looking for a couple of days. Thank you mojo and Jaddon for the input.
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| Re: My monitor just went out | |
Posted: 10/09/2011 2:02 PM |
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| Re: My monitor just went out | |
Posted: 10/09/2011 4:06 PM |
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I don't know that much about them rb. I thought you already bought a new one a few months ago...?
I will share this: My son bought a new one, paid a good price too, supposed to be really good. He bought it on line somewhere, newegg maybe, paid a couple hundred. It looks sharp and crisp, so much so that I went home and switched my smaller newer monitor (acer) which is also a sharp crisp image, and it didn't take long and I switched back to my soya 23" - BECAUSE it bothered my eyes so bad I couldn't stand it. It is just way too bright. I could have turned the brightness down but might as well stick with the larger screen that doesn't bother my eyes. So my soyo, going on 4 years old I think, is the one I like best, better than my son's new one even. I would recommend not spending a lot.
I would also recommend getting separate speakers, they can make a world of difference in sound quality. I have 2 sets of klipsch, one for each pc. |
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| Re: My monitor just went out | |
Posted: 10/09/2011 9:48 PM |
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Thanks for your input, fishead, appreciate it.
I think I've now looked at just about every brand of monitor known to man. In some cases the reviews all pan the same feature in a certain monitor to the point you wonder why the maker even bothered to produced the monitor in the first place.
I'm using a 19" Hannspree monitor right now with built in speakers and the sound is very good. Course I have to admit I don't know too much about quality of sound. Looked at 24 - 25" Hannspree monitors too, good prices, and the reviews seem to be about 50/50 from "it's a great monitor" to "it's a piece of crap". LOL I see nothing wrong with the one I'm using now.
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| Re: My monitor just went out | |
Posted: 10/12/2011 1:27 AM |
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Yep, I'm beginning to realize I'm going to have to up my price range if I want a decent monitor. The ViewSonic I have now cost $389 new and it was on sale. It's only about 4 years old and this is the second time the backlight has gone out. The first time it was still under warranty and they repaired it for free. Repair didn't last long, I expected another 3 years. I'm getting a little turned off on ViewSonic
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Wow only 4 years, then for sure would not get an other. I find you cant always go by the reviews most are posted only after a few weeks of less of owner the product. |
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| Re: My monitor just went out | |
Posted: 10/12/2011 12:22 PM |
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That's true Chrissy, about reviews. The beat place to find an ongoing problem with a product may be a forum for the product!
I was really all set to order that Asus VE248H monitor but after reading about it on the ASUS forum I'm not so sure. This starts in 2010 but goes on into 2011. Some of it is rather hilarious.
[Problem]VE248H ghosting
The one guy mentions that his monitor was made in April of 2011 and had this problem. It's not likely I would get a newer make so at high risk of having the same problem. The one guy on the 1st page posted a fix but I think that just exchanged one problem or another one.
Back to the drawing board I guess.
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Posted: 10/13/2011 12:50 PM |
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Posted: 10/22/2011 9:15 AM |
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Received the monitor and plugged it up. Couldn't decide if I got a pig in a poke or a lemon with no peel. After pulling my hair, calling tech support and throwing things for 3 days I did finally manage to find a Samsung utility that helped me adjust the color to as near perfect as possible.
DANG! Whatever happened to Plug and Play!!?
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| Re: My monitor just went out | |
Posted: 10/22/2011 1:43 PM |
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yay glad you got it working!!! Best of luck with your new Monitor!!! |
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| Re: My monitor just went out | |
Posted: 10/23/2011 9:06 PM |
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Plug n play is the way they should all be. Glad u got it going! |
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