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Is this a "good" monitor?

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  • 03-03-2007 2:11am
    #1
    Carlimited
    Registered Users Posts: 91 ✭✭


    This Viewsonic LCD 19" Widescreen monitor has the following specs:
    # Response Time: 5ms
    # Contrast Ratio: 700:1
    # Brightness: 280cd/m2
    # Resolution: 1440 x 900
    # Viewing Angle: 160 H / 160 V
    # Aspect Ratio: 16:10
    # Dual integrated stereo speakers
    # Connectivity: 15-pin mini D-sub/DVI-D


    Is it a good deal for $290 (Cdn.)? My CRT monitor is giving me headaches! ;)


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    #2
    dazftw
    Registered Users Posts: 5,728 ✭✭✭dazftw


    It really kinda comes down to,

    what your going use it for?
    Do you already have speakers?
    and do you have a DVI slot on your motherboard/graphics card!

    This costs 270 deliverd!

    http://www.komplett.ie/k/ki.asp?sku=331153

    I bought it and its lovely nice sleek design! Wont give you headaches! :D

    Network with your people: https://www.builtinireland.ie/



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    #3
    Carlimited
    Registered Users Posts: 91 ✭✭Carlimited


    Well, I spend a lot of time on my computer, mainly surfing, although I do play games fairly often. This has speakers already included. I am a little biased towards Viewsonic, so I don't think I want to consider another make. I figured that the 5ms rate is pretty good, and so is the resolution? :)


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    joshcork
    Closed Accounts Posts: 161 ✭✭joshcork


    I'd be with DeafVision on the Samsung they do make good screens. It does depend alot on your video card, the rule of thumb I think is your card and monitor should cost much the same if your that way minded. I'm not much for the integrated speakers but the other specs look ok


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    dazftw
    Registered Users Posts: 5,728 ✭✭✭dazftw


    Yea the ms rate is fine and so is the res.. just if you have speakers already try get one that doesn't on the monitor save yourself a bit of money!

    Network with your people: https://www.builtinireland.ie/



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    8T8
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,757 ✭✭✭8T8


    The user reviews which on Newegg is about all I can find on the Viewsonic VA1912Wb are largely positive so it seems decent enough.


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    Carlimited
    Registered Users Posts: 91 ✭✭Carlimited


    Thanks for all your opinions. I bought it on Saturday, and I like it! I am amazed at the picture difference between this and my old CRT monitor. I am using my old speakers though. They are pretty good, and MUCH better than the tinny ones on the display. :D


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