Sumadin
You will get many responses to this post like the one above that give you very little or no information on why they recommend a particular brand. I suspect many of these responses are from people who have vested interest in that brand. I also have a vested interest in a particular brand and make certain everyone who reads my posts knows this. Read my bio.
I often hear "Which Monitor is best for me?" I have some advice for those shopping for a new monitor. Best advice is do your homework.
You are already doing the first thing right by looking at this newsgroup. Use the "search" features and look for the model or the manufacture that you are interested in.
Check for professional reviews, many monitor reviews can be found on the Internet.
No matter what brand you want to buy, call or e-mail the manufacturers tech support line before you give them your credit card number. First, time how long it takes you to reach a human. You don't want to sit on hold; you want to talk to knowledgeable people. Ask some basic questions about the monitor you are interested in. This will give you a good indication of the support you will get should something go wrong after the purchase.
Some sample questions:
Who makes the CRT in model # XYZ?
Even in branded products you may be very surprised to find out who manufactured the most important component of the monitor. This is the #1 way manufacturers cut corners to cut cost.
What is the Convergence specification? Convergence is one of the most important aspects in determining the sharpness of the screen image.
How long is the warranty period? This can very by make and model. Some manufacturers like Cornerstone offer 5 year warranties.
Do you have an extended warranty option? Companies with low confidence in their product line tend to charge higher prices for enhanced warranties.
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