KDS VS-7i (17" monitor) for about $110 delivered after rebate!

[geoffkin]

Officedepot.com has this monitor for $149.99
There is a $20 off $100 coupon that can be found on the NET.
Also, there is a $30 rebate through KDS that can be found on their website.
Cheap 17" monitor at a matching CHEAP price...0.27 dot pitch.

 

[HappyFace]

Save even more by doing this:

Pricematch the Office Depot price with Staples (Normally 173.99 - SKU# IM1308298). This brings the price down to $149.99. Add paper clips, or some other cheap item to bring the cost above $150. Now, use the $30 off $150, bringing the final cost to $120 - $50 rebate = $70!

Not too shabby for a new 17 incher.

 

[EverydayTreats]

http://www.shopkds.com/promos/

Rebate disclaimer for shopkds
Rebates listed on shop KDS are not applicable for any monitors purchased through shopkds.com.
Rebates are only applicable to the participating retailers.

Rebate Status

The 50 rebate is only for MicroCenter. There is no 50 rebate. The only rebate is 10 directly from KDS. I've done alot of calculation for this monitor and the best I can come up with is 90 w/out tax w/rebate.

KDS VS-7i Specs

Cathode Ray Tube

Size : 17-inch diagonal measure (16.0" viewable)
Screen : Anti-reflective coated
Dot Pitch : 0.24 mm (horizontal)
Phosphor : P22

Video
Input : 15 pin D-sub; RGB analog, 0.70 V p-p
Dot Clock : 110 MHz (max)
Transient Response : < 10 ns between 10-90 percent

Synchronization
Polarity : TTL pos/neg
Frequency : 30-70 kHz (horizontal)50-160 Hz (vertical)
Retrace Period : 3.0 µs (max horizontal)300 µs (max vertical)

Raster Specifications
Display Size : 310±4 mm 232±4 mm
Maximum Resolution : 1280 x 1024 @ 60 Hz
Optimal Resolution : 1024 x 768 @ 85 Hz

Electrical
Voltage : 110-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Power : < 80 W
Inrush Current : 50 A (max)

Physical
Operating Environment : 0-40 °C (32-104 °F)5-60 % humidity, NC
Dimensions : 406 x 430 x 410 mm (W x H x D)16.0 x 17.0 x 16.1 inches
Weight : 14.9 kg (32.8 lbs.) Net

Features
General : Multi Language On-screen, digital controlVESA DDC 1/2B Plug &amp; PlayAuto degauss
User Controls : Contrast, brightness, H/V size/position, color temperature (9300/6500) RGB drive, H/V pincushion/H trapezoid/H/V convergence, raster rotation, degauss
Regulatory Approvals : UL1950, CSA, TUV G/S, FCC Class B, DHHS, MPR-II, ISO 9241-3, DEMKO, VCCI Class B, Nutek, EPA Energy Star, VCCI,CE
MSRP : $254.80
Warranty : Three year full warranty

Office Depot KDS VS-7i 17&quot; Monitor - SKU# 368991
150 - 30 office depot rebate (10 kds rebate (6/30/01) + 20 office depot rebate (6/23/01) - 20 coupon (?/??/01) = 100

-You can get this from B&amp;M, online or by phone
-Wait for rebate

Staples KDS VS-7i 17&quot; Monitor - SKU# IM1308298
125 pricematch - 25 coupon (?/??/01) = 100

-Special order by phone only
-No rebate
-Staples may add you on s/h
(Find a site with no shipping to make life easier)

Staples KDS VS-7i 17&quot; Monitor - SKU# IM1308298
150 pricematch - 30 coupon (?/??/01) = 120

-B&amp;M
-No rebate

Staples Samsung 753DF Syncmaster 17&quot; Flat Panel Monitor - SKU# IM1513471
158 pricematch - 30 coupon (?/??/01) - 20 samsung rebate (6/30/01) = 108

-Special order by phone only
-Wait for rebate
-Staples may add you on s/h
(Find a site with no shipping like Buy.com to make life easier)

.24 dp? PoS Staples charged me $38 for s/h match!

Updated

If Staples.com offers a rebate and after the rebate Staples.com?s price beats the competition, no price guarantee will be given. You will be getting a lower final cost by shopping at Staples.com. (For example, if Staples.com?s price is $89.99 before a $30.00 rebate, so you pay $59.99 after rebate and the competitor?s price is $84.99 without a rebate, there will be no price match.)

THIS POLICY IS A BUNCH OF BS

 

[simonkao]

Any link for the $30 officeDepot rebate??
Interesting in getting this monitor since KDS offer 3 years service on their monitor!

 

[rml]

Office Depot: $150-$20 (coupon) - $30 Office Depot rebates = $100 plus tax

 

[RossMAN]

How does this monitor compare with the Samsung 753DF?

 

[rondeemc]

How does this monitor compare with the Samsung 753DF?

The Samsung is superior. It is a true flat screen and the colors are better. We use both at our church. In my opinion if you can afford the extra $20-30 go for the Samsung. We payed $165 for ours after rebate several months back.

 

[skywhr]

Staples has the Samsung 753DF for $206.49 pm it to EMS Computing for $158.00-$20.00 rebate-$30.00 coupon from known sites=$108.00 its worth a try and you get a better monitor...

 

[theedge]

I used the MicroCenter Rebate form when I bought a KDS 19&quot; monitor from Buy.com last year...and you know what? I got the rebate!! I ended up paying like $139 for this monitor on a Buy.com deal of the day with a coupon, rebate and free shipping!

 

[geoffkin]

That is just pure B.S. that the MANUFACTURER offers different rebate amounts depending on which store you buy it at!!! Pure SCAM.

Another scam is the 0.24 HORIZONTAL DP = 0.27 TRUE DP

Check the Office Depot site, they list it as 0.27 DP

I have a 17&quot; Viewsonic at 0.27 DP and I want better DP!

 

[rml]

Office Depot offers $50 rebate

Go to Rebate Center at Office Depot website and you will find it.

 

[geoffkin]

Uh, if you look carefully at the front of that rebate, the $50 rebate is for a different monitor. Those rebate forms are only $10 for this one.

 

[rml]

you are right, the rebate is $10 but there is one extra rebate for $20 off at the bottom of the page. So Office Depot offers $30 in rebate.

 

[Maverick319]

I had to go to OD to get the additional $20.00 rebate form. You send it to the same place as the KDS .PDF rebate. Screwy deal.

 

[hychka]

Let me see if I have this correct ...

KDS VS-7i @ www.officedepot.com $149.99.
Less:Instant $20 off via coupon
Less: Mgf MIR $10 from KDS site
Less: officedepot MIR of $20
Free shipping
Nets to $100

Right?? Wrong??? Screwy deal!!

 

[unrequited]

KDS is a good company. One thing they will never do is scam you.

What do you guys expect from a monitor that costs $150? It's a low end 17&quot; monitor. Try the KDS VS-19SN if you want a sweet monitor. I've had one for two years now, and I love it to death. I bought it for $450, but it sells for only $250 now.

Really, if you're only going to pay $100-$150 for a monitor, don't complain that it doesn't compare to the high end models.

 

[EverydayTreats]

^Update

 

[ResearchEverything]

I completely agree with unrequited, KDS is a great company with awesome support for their monitors. I have their 17&quot; FD Trinitron monitor and it completely ROCKS. I like their 3 year advance placement warranty. They also have real people to talk with if you want or need to... Good luck. BTW, this is their very low end model. The AVITRON's are best and their LCD screens are very reasonable.