Help me find a cheap flat computer monitor please

BLOOD SWEAT STEEL · 12-06-2006, 02:30 PM

Cheap, as in price, not necessarily quality. My sister wants one for Christmas becasue her 20 year old clunker VGA just seems to take up too much space in the dorm room battle for precious real estate. 17" is probably all she needs (no jokes, please

) reman'd might be okay, depending.... something with a little warranty would be nice. Anyone know of any crazy deals at the moment?

Something I could use a paypal or Google checkout code for would be pretty cool too (if I had one.)

**Hutch** · 12-06-2006, 02:42 PM

I received an email from Lenovo for a $172 17 incher that looks pretty sweet

**mnflyfish** · 12-06-2006, 02:47 PM

Originally Posted by BLOOD SWEAT STEEL

Cheap, as in price, not necessarily quality. My sister wants one for Christmas becasue her 20 year old clunker VGA just seems to take up too much space in the dorm room battle for precious real estate. 17" is probably all she needs (no jokes, please

) reman'd might be okay, depending.... something with a little warranty would be nice. Anyone know of any crazy deals at the moment?

Something I could use a paypal or Google checkout code for would be pretty cool too (if I had one.)

E-cost.com. I ordered an external hard drive from them and was perectly happy with the product.

Good Luck,
Jay

**wi3dzmin** · 12-06-2006, 02:48 PM

I recommend (in no particular order):

techbargains.com
slickdeals.net
fatwallet.com
techdeals.net

These specifically track sales/deals on tech-related stuff.

**dirtybryan** · 12-06-2006, 03:05 PM

streetprices.com I have found usually can find a product for the absolute lowest price, however some shops it brings up can be pretty sketchy, so use your discretion.

**F#*k you cat** · 12-06-2006, 03:52 PM

the old computer monitor. It is easy just look up computer recycling in the yellow pages and bring it in. Monitors have mercury in them, along with other trace metals that are extremely harmful to the environment.

**Spats** · 12-06-2006, 04:30 PM

19" LCD for $100 if you can deal with rebates:
http://www.techbargains.com/news_displayitem.cfm/76080

**Arnold Pants** · 12-06-2006, 04:38 PM

Dell. Monitors get very good reviews, very cheap, and solid warranty. I've got the 24 inch beast on my desk at work, very happy with it. Good case, good screen.

**rbtree** · 12-06-2006, 05:36 PM

Originally Posted by Spats

19" LCD for $100 if you can deal with rebates:
http://www.techbargains.com/news_displayitem.cfm/76080

Thanks for the tip. When I went to that site, it appeared that the PC Connection rebates were expired.

But, not so, this link worked and I ordered one for $100!! http://www.pcconnection.com/B2C/Shop...F546176F39C0EB

**danhikeski** · 12-06-2006, 06:07 PM

tigerdirect.com

**ljm** · 12-06-2006, 06:59 PM

Originally Posted by Arnold Pants

Dell. Monitors get very good reviews, very cheap, and solid warranty. I've got the 24 inch beast on my desk at work, very happy with it. Good case, good screen.

2nded, I've got 2 of the 20 inchers... dual monitors kick ass! they are down to $289 now, and it's dell, so look around... they always have coupons.

**bossass** · 12-06-2006, 07:08 PM

Thirded. Great quality, great price. Check dealmac.com or dealnews.com, they compile sales and coupons daily or you can search there. I've heard you can get Dell coupons (like 20% off) for a couple bucks via ebay sellers. Fuck square moniters. Go widescreen and you'll never go back.

BLOOD SWEAT STEEL · 12-06-2006, 07:38 PM

Some good info in here, thanks fellas.

**doublediamond223** · 12-06-2006, 07:46 PM

As far as specs, look for an 8ms response time above all else, IMO.

BLOOD SWEAT STEEL · 12-06-2006, 08:01 PM

I think I'm going to get THIS:

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1138083961430

I just called & my local BB has 9 of them in stock at the $139 price. I would order the one Spats recommended, but I might rather pay the extra $40 just to make sure it's in my hands by Dec 25th.

Unless someone else has another suggestion?

**bossass** · 12-06-2006, 08:04 PM

Originally Posted by doublediamond223

As far as specs, look for an 8ms response time above all else, IMO.

F-that. Too many companies compromise quality and specs to get their response times down. Unless you are a Doom/Quake/Etc geek, a 20ms response time, or lower, is fine.

**snoboy** · 12-06-2006, 09:55 PM

Originally Posted by danhikeski

tigerdirect.com

What he said. Have made several orders recently through them and have had excellent service and been very happy with the products offered.

In fact I just spent another $1400 there this evening!

**thd** · 12-07-2006, 07:12 AM

Originally Posted by doublediamond223

As far as specs, look for an 8ms response time above all else, IMO.

There are almost as many ways to determine the response time as there are makers of flatscreen panels, if not more. Response time in itself is a pretty useless number if you don't know exactly what they are measuring.

**Spats** · 12-07-2006, 02:21 PM

Originally Posted by BLOOD SWEAT STEEL

I just called & my local BB has 9 of them in stock at the $139 price. I would order the one Spats recommended, but I might rather pay the extra $40 just to make sure it's in my hands by Dec 25th.

Don't forget that's a 17" and the $99 one is a 19".

I wouldn't be worried about having the monitor itself by Christmas. The rebates, however, will take 2-3 months - so if you need the money in the meantime, stay away.

The problem with specifications is that there are so many ways to measure them. Companies basically figure out what specs people want to hear and doctor the test to produce that number.

**Crass3000** · 12-07-2006, 02:47 PM

I noticed on the Best Buy page it didn't mention "native resolution." An LCD may be able to display at large resolutions but looks its best when set at its "native resolution." Just another useless/useful fact depending on if you care.