[thelist] [ot] monitor help: which 17" or 19" and from who?

[Manuel Delgado]

Speaking of monitors, in my humble opinion, regardless of the model, size *does*
matter. Go for 19".

Manuel Delgado

Theodore Serbinski wrote:

> Okay I'm looking to buy a new computer soon (mostly likely a dell) and am
> also looking to get a great monitor.
>
> I am considering either getting a 17" or 19" monitor, but at the same time,
> want to keep the price I spend on it relatively low (ie, hopefully no more
> than $500) because more than likely in 2-4 years I'll be getting an LCD
> display, once they become cheaper and more ubiqitious.
>
> So I come with the question, which screen size should I get for
> price/features? Should I just get a top of the line 17" monitor and save
> some bucks (at least $200) verse a 19"? Will having that slightly larger
> screen make that much of a difference (I do know that a larger screen is
> beneficial in being more productive but in this case is it that much?).
> Also, I am looking to get one of those flat monitors (hopefully or close
> enough to it), since obviously the picture quality is a ton better and a
> whole lot easier on the eyes.
>
> What monitors I have found that offer some of the best picture quality are
> these listed below (I know not all of them are completely flat):
>
> G series by ADI:
> http://www.adiusa.com/gfd.html
>
> Mitshubishi Monitors:
> http://www.mitsubishi-display.com/
>
> Hitachi Monitors:
> http://www.hitachidisplays.com/products/index.htm
>
> And of course their is the famous Sony monitors, where also ADI and Dell use
> the same and new FD trinitron tube from Sony in their monitors. I know
> getting a 19" FD trinitron monitor from Dell is the cheapest route to a 19"
> monitor by far (and also to a 17"), but at the same time, is it a great
> picture and worth it? What about any of the others above?
>
> Any help would be great.
>
> thanks
>
> -ted
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