Lianna Posted February 4, 2003 Posted February 4, 2003 Alright, so I'm tired of fiddling with the old monitor. But I don't just want any old replacement. I want a GOOD replacement. I want: 17" TFT (that's viewable) - even larger is ok, but the cost contrains. Preferably Silver/Chrome Crystal clear resolutions of 800 x 600, 1024 x 768, 1280 x 1024 Built-in Speakers and Microphone &/or headphone/mic jack All that for under $600. Anyone have a recommendation for me? Thanks. Lianna (Just background: I'm running a KDS radius 15" now and the 800x600 res is AWFUL! I also use my headset a lot or VoIP and the speaker/mic jack would be a real headache saver.) Quote
rayners Posted February 4, 2003 Posted February 4, 2003 All I really know about monitors is that ViewSonic makes darn good ones. Quote
KevinW Posted February 4, 2003 Posted February 4, 2003 I've had several customers purchase the Envision 17" flat screen (I think its model # 7100??) --- without even asking me! They all love it. -kw Quote
Lianna Posted February 4, 2003 Author Posted February 4, 2003 Thanks guys. Apparently my wish list is too agressive. There don't appear to be ANY TFT's on the market that have mic/jack built-in. Speakers yes, mic no. If anybody can find differently, please let me know. I'd still love to have that. Ya'know if HP can put a mic into their el-cheapo monitors (mx50, etc), seems like a mic on a tft wouldn't be that big a request. Several TFT's with speakers built-in provide a headphone jack...but still no mic. I guess I just dont' get it. **ok, off soapbox, thanks for bearing with me** Lianna Quote
section31 Posted February 4, 2003 Posted February 4, 2003 I own a 19" flat crt and its a beauty... As far as tft's go, I'm not sure which to go with. But If you have a samsclub nearby, you can get some fine deals, check this one out. http://www.samsclub.com/eclub/main_shoppin...fcfkjdgoodfkf.0 Quote
Lianna Posted February 4, 2003 Author Posted February 4, 2003 Yep, Sam's is always one of my first online shopping spots. And, sometimes *Wal-Mart* (eeks) actually has the same product for the same price. I was looking at that Samsung, too. I have read a few good reviews on it as well as the Envision 7100 series that KW referenced and the Viewsonic line. I was telling KW that I guess I have put off my drive to the 'city' long enough. Can't go till Friday at the earliest, so keep the ideas coming! They are greatly appreciated. Lianna Quote
KevinW Posted February 8, 2003 Posted February 8, 2003 So, Lianna - did you get yourself a 17" flat screen? -kw Quote
Lianna Posted February 8, 2003 Author Posted February 8, 2003 Yeah. Just ordered it today actually. (Didn't get to go to the city...bummer) I decided to save a little cash and get a decent TFT instead of a 'killer' one. Will let you know all the scoop when it gets here. Lianna Quote
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