Lookin for 17" LCD flat-panel-monitor under $600, suggestions?

[JCE86]

I'm looking for a 17" flat panel LCD monitor now. Any one of any suggestions? I don't plan on spending more then $600. I've found these... what do you think?

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http://www.us.buy.com/retail/computers/product.asp?loc=15455&sku=10278532&PageFormat=1#product

AOC International - 17IN 26MM 1280X1024 75HHZ LM700 TFT LCD
$530
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http://www.outpost.com/entry?site=linksharewwmKliEDWo-603gnligtRq*ru5*PWy29w&sku=3054149

GEM by Scanport GL-821A 17 inch LCD 1024x768 Flat Panel Monitor
$530
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From Dell

Planar PT1704N Black 17? Multi-Media Flat Panel Monitor with Speakers
$515
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http://direct.mwave.com/mwave/doc2/a14985.html

SYS 170L-C 17" Silver LCD
$530
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Any other suggestions and deals? The Dell one looks the most promising but I've never heard of PLanar.

 

[Link]

How about This ?

Of course, you'll need the membership.😉

I have a 15" model, and it's very nice. I love it.

 

[cressida]

I think planar's are good... I'm thinking about purchasing a LCD monitor too

 

[Finality]

Just an FYI but Dell usually has between 5-20% off on monitors every other week or so I would wait till then to order an LCD.

 

[JCE86]

Link: Thanks for the suggestion but I don't have a Sam Club membership, hehe.

Finality: The price for the monitor is after I applied the 10% off and $25 off of $150 coupon.

Any other suggestions welcome, thanks.

 

[davisdog]

I got the 17" planar from dell for $485 (20% off deal) for my parents G4 Laptop...Looks and Works great

 

[Apex]

If you can afford the $631.10 (10% off, $25 coupon, free shipping, no tax except for Texas) for the Planar 17.4" Digital/Analog LCD, that's probably your best bet. It's a lot better than the other ones you're looking for.

Planar is a pretty big brand, especially in the medical field. Their 17.4" SXGA is one of the best on the market. 220nits brightness, 400:1 contrast, 25ms total response time. Pretty hard to beat at this size/price point.

 

[JCE86]

Apex: Hmmm, very tempting suggestion. Is 220nits brightness the same as 250cd brightness? All the other monitors I've looked at have a 250cd brightness. Thanks again.

 

[Apex]

<< Apex: Hmmm, very tempting suggestion. Is 220nits brightness the same as 250cd brightness? All the other monitors I've looked at have a 250cd brightness. Thanks again. >>



250nits is, of course, preferable to 220nits. However, the main determinant (I've found, anyway) of how much brightness you need is your ambient lighting. In a standard office room (halogen, florescent, or incandescent lighting), you really won't have a problem with anything over 200nits. If you have a window behind you with sunlight shining directly on the screen, even 500nits won't help you. My last monitors was 200nits (compaq TFT8020 18.1" LCD) and my current one is 250nits (Dell 2000fp 20.1" LCD). Because I only have a halogen lap in the room (and some recessed lighting), I have no problem with either. In fact, unless they're side by side, it's difficult to tell the difference. In my opinion, as long as your ambient room lighting isn't exceptionally unusual and you have 200nits and above, brightness becomes one of the specs you should least concern yourself with.