Recommend a good 15" LCD flat panel that is < $700

[ProviaFan]

As my current monitor, a Gateway EV700 (read = piece of electronic crap), isn't working right, I'm considering a flat panel. What are your experiences with the low cost, 15 inch models? There was a NEC 1530 (iirc) flat panel at the local Circuit City for $450, but I'm wondering if there's anything significantly better than that. TIA.

 

[Oyeve]

At work we use these viewsonic 15&quot; things, They seem ok, they were 350 a pop. I still prefer a trinitron tube tho. I took a couple home for the sake of sving some desktop space and gave the two monitors away to friends.

 

[HansXP]

The Viewsonic VG151 is an EXCELLENT 15&quot; LCD monitor. Extremely bright, with both analog and digital connectors. They have the best support and warrenty too. The best part, though, is the price: $570 plus shipping on Pricewatch.

 

[MacUsr8such]

Apple makes a great 15 inch flat panel, the problem is it has a special kind of connector I think. I have a mac also, thats how I know, great monitor. its about 400 or 500 I think.

 

[T2T III]

<< Apple makes a great 15 inch flat panel, the problem is it has a special kind of connector I think >>


Apple makes a converter that will convert the connection from their proprietary connection to a DVI connection. This will allow you to utilize almost any monitor with a Mac. However, this connector runs about $39.

I'm currently running a pair of 15&quot; KDS RAD-5 monitors. Although these are analog, the picture is still great. You can pick these up at your local Wal-Mart for $394.44 each.



<< There was a NEC 1530 (iirc) flat panel at the local Circuit City for $450 >>


The only issue with the NEC 1530 is that the contrast ratio is a bit low ~ 200:1 and so is the brightness ~ 200. Other monitors have higher contrast ratios and brighter screens. I liked the 1530 that I looked at when I visited Circuit City. Look at a few more and purchase what you think is best and what you'll be happy with.

 

[frankroh]

Check out Dell. They've a special going: 20% off Dell brand accessories including LCDs.

I got a Dell 17&quot; LCD (1701FP) for $719 including shipping: Normally, it's $900. The TFT is same as Philip's 170B which was highly rated (CNET.com) It has DVI-i input and 3 year warranty.

 

[Oyeve]

Oops! In my previous post I stated we had Viewsonics for 350, we actually use Systemax's for 350. They seem to be OK, but I dont use them for long periods so I cant relly tell if they will give headaches or not.

 

[mchammer187]

just got a viewsonic vg150 for about 320 shipping and tax included havent had time to test it out yet i'll let ya know how it goes