Samsung and Sceptre LCD monitor - warm deal?

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Costco has the Sceptre Model X20G-NAGAII for $549.99 with MIR $50.00 for a total of $499.99 + tax and shipping.

Samsung is selling the 213T LCD monitor with a rebate of $100.00 off. Average price after rebate of $650.00 +tax and shipping.

Does anyone have any experience with these 2 monitors? The specs are listed on their respective websites... but specs don't tell much about actual real world use.

Which one would you get given this choice? Thanks for any comments.

 

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link to Sceptre at Costco

SPECS

Display:

* Screen Size: 20.1" TFT LCD
* Resolution: 1600 x 1200 UXGA
* Pixel Pitch: 0.297mm
* Brightness: 300nit cd/m²
* Contrast Ratio: 700:1
* Output Color: 16.7 million colors
* Viewing Angle: 170° H/170° V
* Response time: 25ms
* Screen Tilt: Up 30°, Down 5°

Input Connection:

* DVI 24-pin connector
* VGA 15-pin mini D-Sub
* S-Video
* RCA Video
* USB 2.0 ready (1 up, 2 down)

Additional Features:

* Speakers: 2 x 2 watts
* Headphone: 3.5mm stereo mini-plug

General:

* Color: Black
* Dimensions: 17.5"W x 14.75"H x 9"D
* Weight: 18lbs.
* Power Supply: AC100-240V, 50Hz/60Hz
* Warranty: 1 Year Limited