Best Cheapest Biggest Monitor

MeltMan · 07-23-2002, 12:27 PM

Im in the market for a new screen for my pathetic little computer and wanted to know what monitors everyone had experience with. My mom and dad have a 19 inch Sony Aperature Grill (spelling?) monitor and I like it very much. Flat panels are out, because of my $300 price cap. But, for the money, what is the nicest biggest cheapest monitor you've ever used?

Thanks

gogo · 07-23-2002, 10:45 PM

I've been real happy with my 200 Sylvania F97 from Costco.

Aridmoose · 07-24-2002, 12:22 AM

It's not huge, but my new black NEC multisync FE771sb has a beaauuuutiful picture, i never knew the monitor made much difference till i got this. I can hardly even stand looking at my dad's old 17" non flatscreen anymore. there's a 19" version of this as well, and i really like it

MeltMan · 07-24-2002, 09:46 AM

Anyone have a Samsung 950b? They are dirt cheap 19 inch monitors at $170 shipped. Just wondering if they were curved like a sphere or something.

phosphor · 07-25-2002, 12:26 AM

I have a CTX VL950 which is almost the same as that Samsung. However, I bought mine back in '98. It has the Hitachi tube that has a .26mm V and .22mm H pitch. If it is the same type of tube, I have not noticed too much difference between it and my (Dell) Sony 21" (Black monitor) at work, even though the Sony is a flat screen. I have been rather pleased with my CTX. Yes, my monitor has a curved screen, but it is not fish bowl. More like a regular 20" Sony TV screen.

I would check out other reviews with the Samsung before making a decision. I know that in 1998 Samsung was considered a price/quality leader for the 15-19" monitors. I don't know if that is true anymore.

-phosphor

MeltMan · 07-25-2002, 05:20 PM

thanks man, another question: Is it curved both ways? Like horizontal and Vertical? or Just horizontally curved like a sony tv...

phosphor · 07-25-2002, 11:41 PM

Yes, it is curved both ways, but the peak/valley (very corner of the screen, to the middle) difference is about 3 mm. If you eye it carefully, the vertical curve is somewhat visible than the horizontal. Remember that the total veiwing area of my CTX is 18" and this peak/valley difference is not that pronounced compaired to older large screen monitors.

If you would like to get a good idea, check out some of the electronic/computer stores that have 19" monitors. Unless there has been changes with the Hitachi picture tube, I think some of the low to mid range models would work.

-phosphor

Holy Roman Empi · 08-04-2002, 01:57 PM

I've got a 19inch Hitachi that I am very pleased with. It makes my old monitor look like a fishbowl. ErgoFlat technology and virtually no glare.

ksw · 08-04-2002, 05:11 PM

get one of these, and you will be happy 4ever!
SAMSUNG 959NF 1920x1440 TCO99 Diamondtron bildrör
though they do cost a bit, 549$ delivered
( http://www.samsung.se/cgi-bin/ecse/p...detail_b2c.jsp )
for 300 u say?
get one of these,
Hyundai ImageQuest Q770S Flat 1280x1024 0,20dp TCO99
249$ delivered
( http://www.hyundaiq.com/pro_q770.asp )

my 4 dollars that was :=)

ECUPirate · 08-11-2002, 11:34 AM

I've had 2 Hitachi 751's and a Hitachi 715 (?). The 715 is actually the replacement for the 751, and seems to be the same thing, but with different OSD. All 3 monitors still work fine after 2 or 3 years.
The dot pitch is good, but I really can't say much about the quality of the picture. I'm not thrilled with the picture, but for a sub $300 monitor, I'd buy one again.

futRtrubL · 08-11-2002, 02:39 PM

I just got the Samsung SyncMaster 955DF for $220 from Buy.com.
A fantastic screen, almost flat, for a great price. That is my recomendation.

Edward

07-23-2002, 12:27 PM	#1
MeltMan Cooling Savant Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: KS Posts: 374	Best Cheapest Biggest Monitor Im in the market for a new screen for my pathetic little computer and wanted to know what monitors everyone had experience with. My mom and dad have a 19 inch Sony Aperature Grill (spelling?) monitor and I like it very much. Flat panels are out, because of my $300 price cap. But, for the money, what is the nicest biggest cheapest monitor you've ever used? Thanks __________________ MeltMan Lurker Supreme!

07-23-2002, 10:45 PM	#2
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07-24-2002, 12:22 AM	#3
Aridmoose Cooling Neophyte Join Date: May 2002 Location: In the shadows Posts: 55	It's not huge, but my new black NEC multisync FE771sb has a beaauuuutiful picture, i never knew the monitor made much difference till i got this. I can hardly even stand looking at my dad's old 17" non flatscreen anymore. there's a 19" version of this as well, and i really like it __________________ Some days you just can't get rid of a bomb. Batman? BATMAN? NOOOO!!! Over here, Robin. HOLY HEART FAILURE BATMAN!! Luckily I was able to hide behind these heavy iron bars.

07-24-2002, 09:46 AM	#4
MeltMan Cooling Savant Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: KS Posts: 374	Anyone have a Samsung 950b? They are dirt cheap 19 inch monitors at $170 shipped. Just wondering if they were curved like a sphere or something. __________________ MeltMan Lurker Supreme!

07-25-2002, 05:20 PM	#6
MeltMan Cooling Savant Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: KS Posts: 374	thanks man, another question: Is it curved both ways? Like horizontal and Vertical? or Just horizontally curved like a sony tv... __________________ MeltMan Lurker Supreme!

07-25-2002, 12:26 AM	#5
phosphor Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: DC Posts: 17	I have a CTX VL950 which is almost the same as that Samsung. However, I bought mine back in '98. It has the Hitachi tube that has a .26mm V and .22mm H pitch. If it is the same type of tube, I have not noticed too much difference between it and my (Dell) Sony 21" (Black monitor) at work, even though the Sony is a flat screen. I have been rather pleased with my CTX. Yes, my monitor has a curved screen, but it is not fish bowl. More like a regular 20" Sony TV screen. I would check out other reviews with the Samsung before making a decision. I know that in 1998 Samsung was considered a price/quality leader for the 15-19" monitors. I don't know if that is true anymore. -phosphor

07-25-2002, 11:41 PM	#7
phosphor Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: DC Posts: 17	Yes, it is curved both ways, but the peak/valley (very corner of the screen, to the middle) difference is about 3 mm. If you eye it carefully, the vertical curve is somewhat visible than the horizontal. Remember that the total veiwing area of my CTX is 18" and this peak/valley difference is not that pronounced compaired to older large screen monitors. If you would like to get a good idea, check out some of the electronic/computer stores that have 19" monitors. Unless there has been changes with the Hitachi picture tube, I think some of the low to mid range models would work. -phosphor

08-04-2002, 01:57 PM	#8
Holy Roman Empi Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 14	I've got a 19inch Hitachi that I am very pleased with. It makes my old monitor look like a fishbowl. ErgoFlat technology and virtually no glare.

08-04-2002, 05:11 PM	#9
ksw Cooling Savant Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: SWEDEN(cold...) Posts: 195	get one of these, and you will be happy 4ever! SAMSUNG 959NF 1920x1440 TCO99 Diamondtron bildrör though they do cost a bit, 549$ delivered ( http://www.samsung.se/cgi-bin/ecse/p...detail_b2c.jsp ) for 300 u say? get one of these, Hyundai ImageQuest Q770S Flat 1280x1024 0,20dp TCO99 249$ delivered ( http://www.hyundaiq.com/pro_q770.asp ) my 4 dollars that was :=) __________________ www.webraced.com <- addicted as hell /me is!

08-11-2002, 11:34 AM	#10
ECUPirate Hottest Stank of them All Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Washington, DC area Posts: 533	I've had 2 Hitachi 751's and a Hitachi 715 (?). The 715 is actually the replacement for the 751, and seems to be the same thing, but with different OSD. All 3 monitors still work fine after 2 or 3 years. The dot pitch is good, but I really can't say much about the quality of the picture. I'm not thrilled with the picture, but for a sub $300 monitor, I'd buy one again. __________________ Does a radioactive cat have 18 half lifes? --Kenny my pimpin' rig: ...previously poorly cooled... 486DX-2 66mhz @ 75mhz, 4Mb ram, shared, 256Mb hard drive Onboard VGA, watercooled, of course 16-color monitor, labtec speakers, 28kbs USRobotics modem Windows XP (think about it) Maze 3, DDen GF3 block, Eheim 1250, econoline van HC, 1/2" hose w/ 5/8" fittings Comair 172mm fan

08-11-2002, 02:39 PM	#11
futRtrubL Cooling Savant Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Kingston, Jamaica Posts: 204	I just got the Samsung SyncMaster 955DF for $220 from Buy.com. A fantastic screen, almost flat, for a great price. That is my recomendation. Edward

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