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hi guys,
I could use a hand. I am buying a LCD monitor and was thinking about going thru tigerdirect.ca. I have a flat screen KDS monitor but it's still HUGE in the back. I need something thinner, more streamlined and these look tiny. (I have a desk now with an uper shelf and without a small block of wood, my monitor tips over due to the size/weight)

I see many and don't want to spend alot of cash if possible. Any info would be appreciates

Size is not a huge issue I think I have 17" or 19" right now

these are some I saw

Viewsonic 17" 12ms LCD
ViewSonic's reliable performer delivers on a promise of quality standards like 300 nits of brightness (typ) and 500:1 contrast ratio.
Only $284.97



Sceptre X9g-NagaII / 19-Inch / 1280 x 1024 / 12ms / Black / LCD Monitor
A marriage of slim, sleek flat-panel design with the best digital technology to create an aesthetic vision for the ages.
$395.99*



X2Gen MG19MY / 19" / 12ms / SXGA / 1280x1024 / Black / TFT LCD Monitor
With its stylish contemporary design and outstanding digital engineering, the X2Gen 19-inch LCD TFT has earned the praises of consumers.
$398.99


FujiPlus 17" LCD Monitor
FujiPlus FP-7688B / 17" / 12ms / SXGA / 1280x1024 / Black / LCD Monitor with Speakers this one is the most popular one on the site
Only $231.97*


FujiPlus 19" 12ms LCD Monitor
FujiPlus FP-988D / 19" / SXGA / 1280 x 1024 / 12ms / Silver-Black / DVI / LCD Monitor with Speakers
Only $311.99*



Scanport 17" 16ms LCD
Scanport N7 / 17-Inch / 16ms / 1280 x 1024 / Black LCD Monitor with Speakers
Only $277.99*

thanks guys
also anything you guys have that is great let me know
 
The LCDs tend to have a larger viewing area than CRTs, although it is not quite "one size up" as some sales guys would suggest. Unless you have real need for larger, 17" is nice. We have a number of brands here in my office, and none seem to be any better than the others. They probably all come out of the same plant anyway!
 
CRT's are still better for gaming and watching videos or things with a lot of movement in them. LCD's are famous for slow refresh rates (12 ms or higher is pretty poor actually) and you will get blurring. This is caused by the pixels having to change colour and tone too quickly and they bog down.

Right now I wouldn't buy any LCD with a refresh rate of higher than 12. I also wouldn't buy anything smaller than 19". For the extra money it is worth it IMHO.

Another word of warning: read the warranty for each model. Some manufacturers will only replace or repair the monitor if you reach a certain number of dead pixels. I think some of them even say that you have to have 20 dead pixels before they will even talk to you. This can be a real pain as you could have a black spot(s) in the middle of your screen
 
Not to resurrect a dead thread but I thought I'd add something pertaining to warranties:

I purchased a 19" LCD viewsonic last spring and in the middle of september it was going into standby and not coming out. Then it wouldn't power up at all. I called viewsonic and they said "yes, you're under warranty, you can send it or take it to their repair depot in Markham". I took it the next day.

Well, I called after 2 weeks and was told that their std repair turn around is 15 working days so call back on...... I was busy and didn't get around to it so I called them a week later. They told me then because it hadn't been repaired yet and since I was past the 15 days, they'd send me another monitor. I said "a loaner"? "no, a new one....yours to keep". COOL.

Just received it and yup, it's brand spanking new and I'm SO glad to get back to a 19" from the 15" CRT I've been using.

Kudos to viewsonic for standing behind their product and for sending out a replacement monitor with no questions asked.
 
Be careful with some of the brands that TD sells, the're from the US and so is the warranty....you have to ship them to the US. Better stick with a major brand that has depots and service in the Gta.
 
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