Making the right choice...

[d2arcturus]

Here is what I can get at a local BB in Canada:

NEC MultiSync 97F 19" Flat CRT Monitor -Refurbished

for $190 CAD (appx. $160 USD)

I work and game at 1280x1024

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FEATURES:

* OptiClear Technology reduces glare and reflection.
* More: Bright Colours, Crisp Images, Precise Clarity.
* Screen performance is significantly boosted from edge to edge.

Product Code: 10025529
Mfr. Part Number: MS97F-BK-R
Antiglare Coating OptiClear
Compatibility PC, Mac
Dot Pitch 0.20 - 0.24 mm
Maximum Resolution 1600 x 1200
Monitor Type CRT
Product Dimensions 44.1(W) x 45.2(H) x 45.4(D) cm
Product Weight 21.9 kg
Refresh Rate at Maximum 76Hz
Screen Size 19"
Speakers Included No
Viewable Image Area 18"
Warranty 90 Day Parts & Labour
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Is this a decent monitor for the price? I'm on a tight budget...

Thanks

 

[Icepick]

IMHO, I would avoid any refurbished monitor. Too many things can go wrong with them and you have no idea what the history is. You'll be much better off spending a few extra bucks on a new monitor.

I performed a quick search at Bestbuy.com and found this one, brand new for $199 American or $239 Canadian. http://www.bestbuy.com/site/ol...01011&type=product

At newegg.com I found this one for $179 American or $215 Canadian. That's only about $25 more than you'd be spending on the used one. IMO, it's worth it. http://www.newegg.com/app/View...=24-002-248&depa=0
If you can find an Internet retailer who ships to Canada (not sure if Newegg does) then I'd go that route.

 

[cbehnken]

Originally posted by: d2arcturus
Here is what I can get at a local BB in Canada:

NEC MultiSync 97F 19" Flat CRT Monitor -Refurbished

for $190 CAD (appx. $160 USD)

I work and game at 1280x1024

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
FEATURES:

* OptiClear Technology reduces glare and reflection.
* More: Bright Colours, Crisp Images, Precise Clarity.
* Screen performance is significantly boosted from edge to edge.

Product Code: 10025529
Mfr. Part Number: MS97F-BK-R
Antiglare Coating OptiClear
Compatibility PC, Mac
Dot Pitch 0.20 - 0.24 mm
Maximum Resolution 1600 x 1200
Monitor Type CRT
Product Dimensions 44.1(W) x 45.2(H) x 45.4(D) cm
Product Weight 21.9 kg
Refresh Rate at Maximum 76Hz
Screen Size 19"
Speakers Included No
Viewable Image Area 18"
Warranty 90 Day Parts & Labour
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Is this a decent monitor for the price? I'm on a tight budget...

Thanks

I had one of those and it was great for about 2 months. It kept getting blurrier and blurrier. I adjusted the focus but it would not hold. I finally sold it on ebay.

 

[d2arcturus]

Originally posted by: icepik
IMHO, I would avoid any refurbished monitor. Too many things can go wrong with them and you have no idea what the history is. You'll be much better off spending a few extra bucks on a new monitor.

I performed a quick search at Bestbuy.com and found this one, brand new for $199 American or $239 Canadian. http://www.bestbuy.com/site/ol...01011&type=product

At newegg.com I found this one for $179 American or $215 Canadian. That's only about $25 more than you'd be spending on the used one. IMO, it's worth it. http://www.newegg.com/app/View...=24-002-248&depa=0
If you can find an Internet retailer who ships to Canada (not sure if Newegg does) then I'd go that route.

see, but shipping a monitor from us to canada would be outrageously priced...
can you make a suggestion from here: http://ncix.com/ i buy from them a lot

or i can just go ebay...