Features

• PC and Mac compatible; 3-year warranty
• Sharp 1,280 x 1,024 resolution, 0.264 mm dot pitch
• 160-degree horizontal and vertical viewing angles
• Bright 250-nit display, rich 400:1 contrast ratio
• Built-in 1-watt stereo speakers

Reviews (11)

Love it
After reading the reviews from other purchaser of this monitor, i was skeptical about it, then i priced others and that is what decided it for me...i am very pleased with this, granted the speakers leave alot to be desired but i wasn't getting this for the speakers anyway. For the price i am pleased with the brightness, and no dead pixels on mine.....and it takes up alot less space than the old kind. If you are looking for speakers...go buy speakers, if you are looking for a good quality flat screen monitor at a good price then you have found it.

Performance for price better than expected
Considering that I paid only $150 for this (after rebate), I cannot complain too much about the 1 dead pixel near the edge of the screen.You get what you pay for, and I wanted a low price LCD.I am not going to send mine back since I can live with one dead pixel.If this would bother you, you might want to stay away from this brand since dead pixels appear to be pretty common.And yes, the built in speakers are very weak and require amplification of some sort to be useful.Otherwise, colors and response time seem to be fine for my needs, but I am not a gamer.

Pixo Corion C700 White
The price was right!Nice Monitor, but has about 10 bad pixels.Should have better quality control at the factory, or at least a notice that they are sub-quality.Performs well other than the dead pixels.

Don't buy it!
5 dead pixels (in different colors); Color is not even (especially when black screen); objects will stay on the screen after previous screen. Pictures are fine. Returned!

One word to describe this LCD:VALUE
There is no sense in comparing this LCD with higher end models because frankly it doesn't stand a chance. However, this LCD screams value in the sense that for well under $200 you can ditch that old CRT and update your desktop to 21st Century Standards.

Brightness is excellent. No dead Pixels. Very clear and easy to read. Graphics look fantastic. Great looks. Awesome price.

I'm getting a second one. That's how much I liked it.


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Product Description

The SDM-P234/B delivers unmatched picture quality. Its innovative and stylish design combines with high resolution brightness and color to provide superior display performance. The widescreen display allows you to easily view multi-page layouts or additional toolbars, while digital and analog inputs support multiple computers. ... Read more

Features

• Analog and digital DVI-D inputs
• PC and Mac compatible; 3-year warranty
• Widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio, 1,920 x 1,200 resolution
• 500:1 contrast, 250-nit brightness, ErgoBrite technology
• 176-degree viewing angles, 16 ms response time

Reviews (5)

Buyer beware
Failed after three weeks.The power mechanism appears to be faulty, and the unit will no longer turn on.The monitor was connected to an expensive surge protector, so a surge did not cause the failure.Purchased through Amazon and Tiger Direct.The monitor looked very nice until it failed, so if you want to take a chance, you will enjoy using it. Hopefully, Amazon and Tiger Direct will honor their guarantee and replace the monitor.

[...] cheaper than at the Computer Store where I bought mine
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I'm visually impaired, so I need a large, crisp monitor that's flicker free.When I started looking, the choice was between the Sony and the Apple 23" monitor.While I thought the Apple's case, etc. was more durable, I chose the Sony because the contrast ratio was 500:1 as opposed to 400:1 for the Apple.

Letters and graphics are crisp.I needed to find drivers to make the aspect ratio more correct on my screen.Type tends to spread out more with the wider aspect screens, which makes it hard to read.

Overall. a good choice, I just wish I had not paid so much for it.

Great Gaming/General Computer Monitor
This is probably the greatest gaming LCD Monitor that I've seen.I have not yet installed EQ2, but WoW runs great and smooth even at 1920x1200 with a 3.4Ghz processor...I would highly recommend this for the purpose of programming, development, business work, and games.

The star trekish buttons in the front really adds a nice touch!Even though it took me a while to figure out how to turn it on, haha.

No matter, great job Sony!It's to be loved!

Uneven Color
I purchased this monitor after hearing reports about color problems with Apple Cinema Displays. I was dismayed to see a pinkish tint on the Sony as well. It was most noticeable viewing gray Web pages--it looked like there was blush in one corner. Presumably Sony and Apple use the same LCD manufacturer. I returned this monitor and purchased a smaller one without any color problems.

First impressions ...
When I started looking to purchase a large monitor I ready to get the new Apple 23" monitor for my PC however there have been so many posts about the pink and yellow hues, plus complaints about the 1 year Apple warranty versus 3 years for the Sony and since I have had 2 different Sony monitors in the past and was very happy with them , I decided to get with the Sony and ordered it from Amazon.com. To start I like to say that I am very impressed with the service at Amazon.

Here are some impressions and a strange problem I had to begin with:
The first monitor had something stuck between the clear coating and the LCD screen. It was either a small piece if hair or dust, a very small one however very annoying and definitely something that must have happened during the manufacturing so I called Amazon and the monitor was replaced immediately. I did not even try to change the resolution on the first one read on ...
The replacement monitor was perfect however it would not display 1920 x 1200 resolution using the DVI connection.I could get 1920 x 1200 only by using the VGA connection however the image quality is definitely mediocre under VGA and at close to $2000 I want great, not good!My video card is the NVIDIA 5700 Ultra with 128 MB Ram.I spend quite a bit of time with Sony and NVIDIA support removing and reinstalling drivers, the card, changing settings, editing the .inf files and so on. Finally was told (after being elevated to secondary tech support) that this is a native DVI problem, it is not fixable and if I wanted 1920 x 1200 I had to settle for the VGA connection and "live with it!"
Before giving up all together I decided to try something else and borrowed a friend's new ATI Radeon 9600 XT card. Well, as soon as I installed it I was able to change the resolution immediately to 1920x 1200 without a hitch!The specs between the ATI and NVIDIA are similar so I do not understand what the problem is but be prepared that if you experience the same problem you may need to purchase a new video card.

Now the problem I am facing is that after a couple of days that pink hue appeared especially around bold letters in white or grey background and this is the problem many have been complaining about with the Apple 23" monitors. It is not bad however it is there and no matter how many adjustments I have made, it refuses to go away. Many users might not even notice or not pay attention to it however if you do photography, or work on large spreadsheets it might bother you.
At this point I have been using the monitor for a week and unless I somehow convince myself within the next couple of days that I can live with it, I am afraid I shall return the monitor even though I think this is a great looking and performing piece of equipement.



Here is an update of my review above:
After a bit of trial and error I was able to solve the pink outline around the letters by choosing new settings in the Clear Type and by changing those the letters are now crisp and clear.
Since placing a url in the review is not allowed you can search for "Microsoft Clear Type" and then experiment with the different settings.
Another way to solve the red shade around the fonts is by going to My computer/properties/advanced/visual effects and clear the button "smooth edges on screen fonts' However even though the setting gets rid of the red, it is not as good as changing the clear type because the fonts are not as sharp.
I am very happy with the monitor now and would highly recommend it.
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Product Description

The DellTM UltraSharpTM 1905FP Flat Panel Monitor redefines the performance of LCD displays with a stylish new Dell industrial design, advanced functionality and the best in LCD panel technology. Whether for corporate or home use, the UltraSharp 1905FP maximizes the viewing experience with a thin bezel and panel that swivels, tilts and pivots to satisfy the most demanding of users. Simple yet efficient on-screen controls enable the users to customize to their needs. It utilizes an Active Matrix TFT LCD that displays sharp and brilliant images of text and graphics with a maximum resolution up to 1280x1024 pixels. Fast 20 ms response time delivers excellent image quality in high motion applications reducing ghosting, jagged edges enabling crisp, clear images. With 800:1 contrast ratio for high color accuracy and uniformity, this monitor is ideal for usage in a variety of environments from trading floors to graphic design and healthcare. Wider base provides stability, while the integrated rubber sleeve provides a clean cable management solution. With four USB 2.0 ports, two located on the side of the display, the 1905FP enhances your visual experience. ... Read more

Features

• UltraSharp 1905FP Gray 19" LCD Monitor (19", 1280x1024, 75Hz, .294mm, DVI, PC)

Reviews (1)

An excellent Flat-Panel Monitor!
Dell is a trusted name in the industry and after we've used Dell computers since the early 90s, the top of the line Dells are the best performing and most reliable PCs out there, which are also competitively priced. This 19" Ultrasharp Flat-Panel monitor with its thin frame around it is a true 19" inch. It is crisp with no glare even in daylight -- I'm really positively surprised. As I'm spending 10-12 hours per day in front of the screen, staring at it, this Flat Panel works extremely well and easy on my eyes -- no more tears, etc. Its also light weight and it seems very sturdy with all kinds of adjustment features (incl. tilting in virtually all directions) to place it as comfortable as possible right where you want it. The colors are also really superb. Like with everything else we've researched a lot of monitors before we bought this Dell 1905fp UltraSharp and it seems to be the best unit for the money. In order to be comfortable working or having fun with/on the screen, make sure you're getting at least the 19" and the UltraSharp version which is just the perfect format and everything else as mentioned here, and it's also a very stylish futuristic unit. This monitor worked right out of the box and my PC recognized the hardware immediately automatically and adjusted it accordingly by itself. Excellent Flat-Panel Monitor! ... Read more

Product Description

The sleek, dual-phase Spyder2 hardware features precise calibration and highly accurate ICC profiles for CRT, LCD and laptop displays. The new software and graphical user interface provides ease-of-use previously unavailable in professional-level monitor calibration products.Spyder2's state-of-the-art optical science and new light detectors deliver a five-fold increase in sensitivity. A new filter pack system and patent-protected light baffle further increase the accuracy of on-screen color. Improvements to the calibration software utilize sophisticated gray balance and tonal response algorithms to produce superior color images, including exceptionally smooth gradient steps, life-like flesh tones and neutral grays ... Read more

Features

• Unique Before and After Viewing Feature Allows you to compare your display with and without calibration.
• Spyder2 - Next Generation Spyder Technology Sets the Standard for Affordable Monitor Calibration.
• The ColorVision Spyder2 features the all new Spyder2 colorimeter and monitor calibration for advanced amateurs and prosumers to create precise ICC display profiles for your CRT, LCD or notebook display.
• FREE bonus software includes PANTONE® colorist software.
• Improved Gray Balance and Tonal Response Provides demanding users with exceptionally smooth gradient steps and neutral grays.

Reviews (1)

Works quite well
I've used my Spyder2 on a Mac iBook and a Dell 2350 running Windows XP on a 17in Dell LCD flatscreen.The monitor calibrator and software in both cases did a much better job than I could do on my own with Adobe Gamma or other judgement-based calibrators.After calibration, pictures on my monitors appear much more like the prints I get from Kodak Gallery (formerly Ofoto), both in color and tone (to the extent that a projected-light RGB image can look like a reflected light CMYK image.)I haven't tested the system on a CRT monitor.

One gripe: I bought my system new from Amazon, and it came packaged as new, but the Spyder was scuffed and clearly had been used previously.It wasn't worth my time and energy to return it since it functions fine, but I don't think this was an honest business practice on the part of ColorVision. ... Read more

Product Description

A new level of film-like realism and impact.

The PT-AE700U is the most impressive home cinema projector ever from Panasonic. Compact enough to sit on a bookshelf, it is packed with advanced features designed to bring you a whole new level of home theater enjoyment.

Dynamic contrast is now 2000:1, by far the best in its class, so the picture is sharp and clear even in a well-lit room. New integrated cinema quality circuitry includes a Dynamic Iris optical system that constantly adjusts the brightness and gamma characteristics in real time, so the picture is always optimal and transitions betweens scenes are more natural. An innovative color correction system - developed after consultation with top Hollywood colorist David Bernstein - incorporates Cinema Color Management technology to ensure faithful color reproduction. This cinema-quality integrated circuitry brings you on-screen colors just as you would see them in a movie theater. And the PT-AE700U comes with advanced Smooth Screen technology that effectively eliminates the typical "screen door" effect, so the images you see on the screen are natural and lifelike.

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Features

• Smooth Screen technology for smooth, film-like images
• Measures 13.2 x 3.7 x 10.6 inches (W x H x D) and weighs just 7.9 pounds
• High-definition HDMI, component-video, composite-video, S-video, and RGB inputs
• 1,280 x 720 native HD resolution (displays 480i, 576i, 480p, 576p, 720p, and 1080i inputs)
• 1,000 ANSI lumens brightness, up to 2,000:1 contrast ratio; widescreen (16:9) native aspect ratio, 4:3 compatible

Reviews (2)

Great projector for the price!
This was my first projector. I researched a lot of different models and finally decided on this one because on paper it looked to give the most bang for the buck (my price range was $2000-$3000).I also wanted native 16:9.
After owning it for over a month, I'm quite happy with it.It has none of the flaws usually associated with LCD projectors.There is no "screen door" effect at all, and the black levels are very impressive.
I have the unit mounted to the ceiling (purchased RPA mount for $190) and project onto a 120" gray screen.
One feature that helped clenched the deal for me is the 2x zoom lens - I have the projector situated less than 14 feet from a 10-foot diagonal screen.
I had a little trouble with the mount I purchased, but the projector itself is incredibly easy to setup and operate.The joystick next to the lens lets you to control the horizontal and vertical shift without tilting or moving the whole unit.Remote is back-lit.Menus allow plenty of tweaking.You can store user-defined settings or use factory presets (like cinema, natural, dynamic, etc.).
I have the projector in a dedicated home theater room with no windows and keep the lights turned off while it's running.If I had to deal with ambient light though, I probably would have chosen a brighter projector since this one is only 1000 lumens.
I mostly watch DVDs on this, but also use it to watch cable and play video games - playing Halo 2 on this is an awesome experience!

Best Value for your money!
Don't be fooled by the low price of this projector. Until DLP HD+ Projectors drop to this price range there is nothing that can come close to beating this projectors value for money. The new breed of LCD projectors have come a long way in displaying BLACK close to true black with high contrast ratios.

I shopped around a lot for projectors and seen projectors from Runoco, Sony, Sim, Marantz, etc which vary in price from 3k to well over 15K. I wouldn't say this Panasonic is the best but for the price I am paying, I am really not losing much of quality gain. I project the picture on 100" screen from Carada (another value/quality company) and it did nothing less than 'WOW' many of my friends who watched movies on it.

The picture looks very bright and sharp and colors are very vivid. The build quality of the projector is also excellent. You will not go wrong with this purchase. With little tweaking, the picture quality can be improved a lot. You can find intructions to do that at avsforums another well known Home Theater forums. But, please make sure you know what you are doing before you attempt the tweaking. ... Read more

Product Description

4.1-megapixel effective recording * 2" color LCD * optical viewfinder * 3X optical zoom (up to 2X digital/6X total zoom) * JPEG options: 2304 x 1728; 2048 x 1536; 1280 x 960; 640 x 480 * ... Read more

Features

• Powered by AA-size batteries (alkaline batteries supplied); up to 500+ shots per charge with NiMH batteries (not included)
• 4.1 MP CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 12 x 15-inch prints
• Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 3x optical zoom lens; 2.0-inch LCD
• Real Imaging Processor LSI allows for fast start-up and shot-to-shot times, plus extended battery stamina
• Stores images on Memory Stick media; features 32MB internal memory

Reviews (2)

Great consumer-level point-and-shoot digital camera
If you are just an amateur photographer that is either finally switching from analog to digital or just want a decent camera to take on family vacations or school projects, this is a great camera. It is small, lightweight, and does just about anything you could possibly need it to do. It won't take pictures of hummingbirds feeding across a forest bed, but it will take a decent photo of the grand canyon. The quality of the 3x optical zoom is really good, but the picture is sacrificed slightly as you try to artifically enhance it with the digital zoom. The battery life is good enough to take on extended trips from your hotel or on a hike without having to carry around a charger or spare batteries. If you plan on taking lots of high quality large photos, you will need to get a larger memory stick (64 MB will work, 128 MB even better), but the memory stick it comes with will be enough to photograph your child's birthday party as long as you download the photos onto your computer afterwards. At 4.1 MegaPixels, this camera will pick up hairs on a persons head and it will even be able to define a flea in the hair. 4.1 MP is just barely enough to make clear 8x10 prints. There are 5+ MegaPixel cameras out there, but at the consumer level there is really no point in spending the money on one (5 MP won't come in handy unless you are student taking pictures through a microscope or a telescope, it is more of a prosumer level) All around, while Sony's camera lenses may not compare with Canon or Olympus, Sony makes up for it with their superior knowledge of how to make a great consumer digital device and turn it into a decent digital camera. It is a great value for the price.

Great features - poor pictures
I did months worth of research before purchasing a camera. I was excitied when the S60 model came out last month because it had all the features I was looking for at just the right price. However, after a week of using it I am not so happy with the quality of the pictures and video it takes. To help you decide here are my main likes and dislikes:
Likes
- Video limited only by memory size
- Carl Zeiss lens
- In-camera photo editing (what a great idea! in theory you don't even need a computer; just edit, save, and print in store from memory stick)
- 2" screen
- Viewfinder (for bright settings when you can't use the screen)
- Easy to hold (my 4 yr old had no problems holding this camera
- Uses AA bateries
- Fast, fast, fast (no problems catching the kids running around)
- Built-in lens cap
Dislikes
- Weight (heavier than my 35mm point and shoot)
- Red-eye (even with the red-eye feature just about everyone had red eyes)
- Picture quality (the skin tones just don't look right and many of the picutres look washed out)
- Video quality (I used this feature to capture my daughters open house and the quality is very grainy and blurry, even at the 640 standard mode.)

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Product Description

Bright, Portable, Affordable - The SX50 Outshines Them All Be prepared to be dazzled by the world's brightest, most portable, most affordable SXGA+ projector. Canon has built its exclusive AISYS optical engine into the heart of the Realis SX50 projector. With this patented technology, the SX50 delivers sharp, bright, brilliant images. With a long list of features and accessories, the SX50 delivers those images with flexibility, versatility and effortless operation. The Image Sharpness of SXGA+ Razor-sharp images are yours with Canon's new Realis SX50 projector. Going beyond XGA and SXGA, the SX50's SXGA+ gives you the stunning crispness of 1400 x 1050 lines of resolution - letting you keep pace with the increasing resolution of your notebook computer display.Not only that, but the SX50 lets you display true 16:9 high definition broadcast images, as well as Compressed UXGA.The Image Sharpness And Brightness of LCOS Technology With Canon's first LCOS projector, you get all the brilliance and image sharpness of LCOS technology, but in a portable and affordable projector unlike any other on the market. ... Read more

Features

• Includes Realis SX50 Projector; Wireless Remote Control; Computer Cable (DVI-VGA); Component Video Adapter Cable; Mouse Control Cable; Lens Cap; Soft Carrying Case; Power Cable; Warranty Card
• Horizontal Resolution -1400 TV lines
• Supported Resolutions -VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA, HDTV, DTV, UXGA (Compressed)
• Inputs -Component, S-video, Composite, VGA, DVI-I and USB
• 1000 - 1 Conrast Ratio

Product Description

DLP projector (compatible with HDTV/SDTV formats--when connected to a separate HDTV tuner--and displays all signals at 480p) * widescreen 16:9 native aspect ratio (can also display 4:3 material) * Texas Instruments DLP chip with DarkChip 2 (854 x 480 pixels) * Faroudja FLI2310 DCDi de-interlacer with 3-2 pulldown processing * contrast ratio: 2200:1 * ... Read more

Features

• Expand your idea of home entertainment with award-winning InFocus innovation and discover details you didn’t even know were there
• Easy to set up and use in any room with your DVD player, cable or satellite receiver, VCR, game player and more
• Gives you a screen width that’s measured in feet, not inches, as up to 9 feet, so big, athletes jump out of the screen at you and video game characters make fun of how small you are
• Optical zoom lens enables you to adjust the huge image to fit virtually any size screen from any location, in perfect focus and clarity
• Native 16:9 widescreen format gives you movie-theater proportions, a big, bright, high-resolution image that compliments your surround sound and DVD

Reviews (5)

Best investment made in a long time!
I've bought this projector with a free screen at Costco for only (...)and received a (...). The setup was a piece of cake. The projectors noise is very low, the picture quality is outstanding. The projector is hooked up to our Xbox and a stereo system. Watching movies on the Xbox works fantastic, so does playing games. No need to go to the movie theaters anymore. Playing games on the big screen makes you feel as if you are in the middle of the action. Especially recommended - Splinter Cell Chaos Theory!!!

Great for Led Zep Movies
The vid quality is great.Yea vid res isn't really high, but for the money you need to spend alot to get high res and get good color and frame rates.There are some projectors that offer higher res for under $2000, but they are typically not suited for movie use.If you going to do buisness presentaitons maybe go with another.Ifthe primary use is for home theater this is the way to go!!!!Although I did get this for buisness use and do presentaitons, it is somewhat weak in that use.


Oh yea... while your at it get the Led Zep DVD - looks great on this projector.

Fantastic!
The picture quality rivals systems that I've seen costing thousands more.I carry the 4805 in a briefcase from my southern cal home to the home in northern cal.

I project onto the screen it came with, however in my norcal home I project right onto a wall the is approx.12' wide.

The wall is painted off white and has texture, however you can't see it.The picture is still crystal clear.

I am so hooked on the quality and ease of operation of this projector that I am buying a second one, so I can do a perminent installation.

Again!

A very happy consumer of the Infocus 4805

Just purchased the SP4805 and Love It!
After a labor intensive literature search of tech-related website reviews of projectors, we settled on the SP 4805. After reading all the product reviews and comparisons, we narrowed our search down to only InFocus products -- the X1, SP 4800, and 4805. The X1a and X2 do not have the Faroudji processing, therefore eliminating them from our search (the X1a and X2 currently have manufacturers rebates, and without the special processing algorithms, I can see why they're on sale). The SP 4805 is a newer version of the X1 and SP4800; the SPs are "optimized" for home theater use versus business use.

If you're looking to buy near term, Costco has a deal right now where you can get the SP 4805 and a free screen (if I remember, it is a 72" screen) for $1224. This is the best price I've come across thus far. [...]

We paired the projector with a Yamaha receiver and Klipsch speaker system. We get an approx. 100" dia. image on our wall (you can set the projector to letterbox, 16:9, or 4:3) from about 15-20 ft away. I liked how easy the setup was and the companion instructions on use are straightforward. We hooked up our DVD player via component cables and the resolution is fantastic! (Of course, we had to test it with Lord of the Rings). If you're doing research on purchasing an overall home theater system without paying alot we were able to do it in under $2300 (projector, screen, speakers, receiver, and all cabling -- the cables are an additional cost that adds up).

I read alot about ghosting and other issues involving these type of projectors. I am not an expert in the subtle differences, though we do own an HDTV so I have become accustomed to the hi-res images. Given this caveat, I can say that the resolution and overall image quality is amazing. It is a true movie theater experience!

Excellent machine
We've had this projector for about a month now, having bought it unseen and untried based on high user ratings from another web site. Our viewing location is flooded with ambient light but this machine still throws a very discernable image even on the low-power setting.

With a distance of about 13 feet we get a 90-inch (diagonal) image (7 feet x 4 feet). We project on a panel of sheet rock painted white and have the projector sitting upside down on a board hinged to a wall just below the ceiling, supported by two pieces of chain to the front of the board. We're happy with the results using the supplied S-video cable.

If the remote is used to control the lamp, the fan always remains on, which is a bit annoying and my reason for only 4 stars. The low-power fan noise itself isn't bothersome during viewing. We have tried the high-power setting only briefly since we don't need it and it results in a noisier fan and decreases the life of the bulb.

The machine does produce some rainbow effect for people susceptible to it. We don't have experience judging the blackness of blacks or the whiteness of whites, nor some of the other technical aspects that videophiles might want to know about. We had an easy time hooking up an iBook to it though.

For the price of the machine and quality of the image we see, we feel this projector is a much better deal than a fixed-size TV of any sort. ... Read more

Product Description

The 20" Silver TFT LCD Display offers one of the brightest images of any 20" flat panel display on the market today. With its thin profile, this display is the ideal solution for professionals whose work space is limited. It is both desktop and wall-mount compatible, making it extremely versatile. Features a built-in 181-channel TV tuner (NTSC, PAL, SECAM); XGA maximum resolution of 640x480; 4:3 aspect ratio; 400:1 contrast ratio; two 5-watt speakers; 120( horizontal and 90( vertical viewing angles; AV and S-video TV/video inputs; and much more. Includes panel; AC adapter and cord; VGA cable; remote control and user's manual. 17Hx25-2/5Wx5-7/8D". ... Read more

Features

• 5 watts per channel x 2 speakers; headphone jack affords private listening
• 20-inch flat-panel LCD TV with EDTV (480p) video resolution and standard 4:3 aspect ratio; 23.1 x 18.8 x 6.7 inches (W x H x D) with stand
• 640 x 480 native pixel resolution, accepts high-definition inputs (up to 720p)
• Component- and S-video inputs; offers RGB analog computer input for dual-purpose PC/home theater applications
• High 400 cd/m2 brightness, 450:1 contrast ratio, 30 ms response time

Reviews (4)

Okay, but...
This was my 2nd LCD TV I have bought.The TV comes with many cables so you don't need to buy any.The picture quality is fair.In my opinion it is too, too bright.I noticed on basketball games and hockey games that the playing surface made the whole picture lighter.I tried to adjust it with a video calibration disc but I could not get it to improve.I also didn't like the MS response time of 30mm is way to slow.I f you are watching and active program, sporting event, or news with moving banner at the bottom of the screen you will notice how distorted it will look.

Very Good VALUE and Very Few Complaints
The first thing that struck me when I opened the box was the vast amount of cables that come with the TV. There was at least fifty dollars of cables alone included. I was able to easily plug in the TV according to the user's manual and get it on and working within minutes. The image is very bright and the colors are very good out of the box, and are adjustable to be even better. The outer appearance of the television is very appealing. Compared to its competitors, the SVA is much more attractive, it looks exactly like the first customer image. At first, I was disappointed with the dullness of the screen, however, that is fully adjustable to make for a fairly sharp image that I was pleased with. The first real problem that I encountered was mounting the television on the wall. It requires a VESA standard mount, which was not made entirely, clear in the manual. The manual, by the way was surprisingly weak in its information. And my other complaint with the TV is its lack of features, it does have CC and V-chip control but I was hoping for more features from such an expensive TV. However, some people might appreciate its ease of use without the confusing controls of more expensive TVs. Some of the TV's most pleasing aspects were the fact that it makes no high pitched noise when turned on, the image is sharp, bright, and clear, and that the TV is very attractive in its outer styling. Overall however, I was disappointed with the fact that it did not come with a wall mount, that the power adapter is big and bulky when it should have been built in, and that the resolution is too low to display a computer screen over 800x600 even with the sharpness control. Overall, I think that SVA provides an OUTSTANDING value when similar looking and similar qualified Sharp and Toshiba TVs are going for more than twice the money. I would definitely purchase this TV again, without regrets, if I were in the 20" LCD market.

SVA VR-20 or SVA VR-20CG
The unit pictured on Amazon as of this writing is the SVA VR-20CG. The one Justin got (see previous review), and the one that should be pictured here, is the SVA VR-20.They are exactly the same unit except for styling.

I opted for the SVA VR-20CG because it looked a bit different than all the other LCD TVs out there.Very nice picture and overall great value.No problem hooking up progressive scan DVD player/recorder to it and it looks great in the bedroom.

You should note that SVA Group is a very reputable company.I went to their website and called tech support before I purchased the unit to ask some general questions.The company's US headquarters are in Southern California and the technician I spoke to was in Southern California and was extremely helpful answering my questions.

A great number of features in a small space
This is a great TV and a great unit and looks great.I only have a couple of concerns for those looking to order this.The picture that Amazon has up as of 9/14/04 is not correct. Also between the time I ordered this and received it, the price on Amazon jumped up about $100.I'm not sure if they changed the styling and that is the difference, but at any rate I am very happy since I ended up with a TV priced $100 more than I paid for it and since the styling of the one I got is better than the picture.The model I was shipped does not have the gray plastic molding on the sides, the holes for the speakers are smaller and more numerous it is also shaped more like a picture frame and the controls are at the bottom center instead of on the upper right.One thing to note is that while you can use a VESA standard mounting plate to mount it to a wall or use the included stand, the TV also has two key-hole screw slot mounting holes built into the back of the case so that it can be hung directly onto a wall like a picture.The unit came with probably about $100 worth of cables. Including component video RCA cable set, RGB (VGA) cable, 3 composite video RCA cable sets, S-Video cable, 1/8 Audio cable. Everything is here to hook up to a computer and any video source you can imagine.My unit did not come with remote batteries but no big deal.This is a great TV but I would not have bought it at the current price. ... Read more

Product Description

Big Screen Brilliance.

The H31's DarkChip2™ DLP™ technology by Texas Instruments and 16:9 aspect ratio deliver an authentic movie theater experience within the comfort of your home. The H31 is fully compatible with 480I, 480p, 720p and 1080I in both YPbPr and DVI-HDCP inputs. Its 850 lumens and 3,000:1 contrast ratio give you ideal home theater brightness and superior color reproduction. HD scaling enhancements, quick zoom, adjustable memory settings and digital lens shift give the H31 unmatched flexibility and precision for any projector in its class.

Features:

• Advanced DarkChip2™ DLP™technology by Texas Instruments for superior cinema home theater
• Fully HDTV compatible with 720p, 1080i and DVI-HDCP output for maximum clarity
• 850 lumens / 3000:1 contrast for superior image
• Advanced HD Scaling enhancement technology for superior high definition reproduction
• Multiple Quick Zoom Presets: 1.85:1. 1.66:1. 2.35:1. 4:3 to 16:9
• Digital lens shift with 2 positional memories
• Four-speed, six-segment color wheel for superior color
• 5 separate user adjustable memory settings
• Automatically preset reloading whenever input signal resolution changes

Features

• Supports RS-232 and IR remote control
• Up to 2,000-hour lamp life, 3,000 hours in low-power mode
• 850 typical lumens, 3,000:1 contrast ratio
• Supports 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratios
• DVI-I with HDCP, RCA component, S-video, composite inputs

Product Description

The Apple Cinema Display line features a gorgeous new anodized aluminum enclosure to complement the Power Mac G5 or PowerBook G4.

Eliminate Tunnel Vision
The widescreen design of the Apple Cinema Display line offers a natural format for arranging documents the way your brain processes themlonger wide than high. That’s why each display gives you the best view for your work. It just makes sense to be able to display a Web page and its code next to each other horizontally, or long video timelines in wide format. And the 23-inch Cinema HD Display, at an affordable price, provides the exact resolution to display widescreen High Definition material. Apple engineers find that 100 pixel per inch resolution is ideal for images, yet allows you to easily work with sophisticated type treatments or just plain email. This painstaking attention to detail moves the industry forward and gives you best LCD technology available.

Connect With Pure Digital DVI
Give your PowerBook G4 a second display when you’re not on the road. Now you can connect the 23-inch Apple Cinema HD Display directly to any PowerBook G4 with a DVI port. This DVI connection also removes all barriers to using an Apple display with a PC. If your graphics card supports DVI with DDC technology for widescreen viewing, you should be able to use these two displays with a PC.

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Features

• Design complements the latest Power Macs and PowerBooks
• 2-port USB 2.0 hub, 2 FireWire 400 ports
• Bright, wide 23-inch viewable image size
• 1,920 x 1,200 optimal resolution, 16.7 million colors
• Industry-standard DVI connector

Reviews (15)

Apple 23" Cimema Display HD - No Silver lining
In short I returned my 23" Apple Cinema Display and got back the 20" Apple Cinema display I had bought the day before.The 20" was so good, so I reasoned - wow, go get the 23" it will be even better - wrong.The 23" Apple Cinema Display did actually run under Windows XP but the color fidelity was 0/10.It is almost as if the 23" display is built at a lower standard, or that there is no Quality assurance with this product. This was due to 3 things. 1) a pink color cast to all neutral grey/white areas. 2) A noticeable squeeze effect at the edges where the display looked like it an LCD being squashed.In these edge areas the color of white or grey changed to green and was darker.I also noticed a minor shift in hue on many of the grey pixels across the screen from left to right edges.3) A noticeable blur compared to the 20".

My work station area is a mixed Mac/PC affair to maximize productivity and cross platform work.I already run a first generation polycarbonate style 23" Cinema HD for OSX - 2 years now with no drama.I use the PC in Photoshop and wanted a top quality display for scanning Velvia and manipulating large files of 60Mb or more with quick response.I installed a new silver 20" Apple Cinema display to run under Windows XP SP2 using an ATI Sapphire Radeon 9600XT Atlantis 256Mb graphics card and an ASUS A7V8X mainboard.It is a good card for the 20" and the 23" Apple Cinema Displays.The Asus BIOS had to be set to activate the AGP 8x first.The only fault with this combination was that during a hot-restart, the display would remain off (black) and I had to shut down first, then start.Once the display was in this "apple sleep mode - cannot be woken by XP" I could not tell where the XP launch was at and after pressing the restart switch the BIOS would halt at the error report page (I was guessing, the Cinema display was black) so it required a full power-off - disconnect the apple display from the PC card and then start everything again.Otherwise the results were 5 star for the 20" with excellent color accuracy and evenness, brightness and sharpness.I am very experienced with color accuracy in Photoshop and usually have a neutral desktop background so as not to bias any colors which appear on screen around the Photoshop scans I am working on.I found under windows XP that the Adobe gamma panel was not as good as the ATI color panel (right click desktop/properties/settings/advanced/color) where I could make more precise corrections to the lower/mid/upper ranges of the gamma curve by eye.So far the 20" Apple Cinema display was fantastic and I was again marveling at how well Apple engineers can build or subcontract others to built their gear.Time to rush back to the store and get the BIG brother.Wrong - trouble came to town.See 1/2/3 above.I thought the problem was the Ati 9600XT card - so I switched over the display to run as a second monitor on my Mac Ati9000.So now I had the two 23" displays running side by side, one brand new and silver and the other two years old with 60 hours a week under the hood -that's a lot of hours.Well it was then I knew that the NEW 23" Apple Cinema Display was going straight back to the store.It seems obvious that the display was being squashed at the edges thereby changing the colors in a kind of Newton Ring effect you get with a cheap digital watch.

So I am back using the 20" Apple Cinema Display under Windows XP and all is well - 10/10.This is a perfect way to make Windows XP feel like a friend, even when running right next to my old 23" HD in OSX 10.3.By the way the Ati 9600XT 256Mb is very fast in 2D using Photoshop CS.My warning to buyers of the 23" Apple Cinema Display is that you should be very careful.Don't be fooled by the default blue desktop and fancy visuals they run in the retail environment.Check the product in store in a cool and calm way.Open an Application that uses white/grey like Safari and go to google.com.Set the screen to full width, then check out the fidelity of the grey/white at the edges.Interestingly when I reported this problem to the store they did not even question the fault, or open the box, the guy looked a bit sheepish -mumbled some thing which was hard to hear.It sounded like "yeah we have had this problem before".

Beware of this product for now (20" or 30" displays are OK)
I have been researching this display on various web sites. It's a beautiful display, but a multitude of people -- on CNET, Amazon, and even the Apple web site's forums -- reported color problems commonly described as "pink casting." The problem is described as pink colors or bars on the sides of the screen, and it does not go away.

One user in the Apple discussion forum, for instance, told of an experience in which their facility purchased ten of these displays. All of them had the same pink casting problem. Those are pretty bad odds.

I should note, by the way, that supposedly this problem does not exist with the 20" or 30" Apple Cinema Displays.

After this research, my decision not to purchase was clinched for me today: I phoned my local Apple store and told an employee of my concern. The employee then put me on hold, spoke to one of Apple's so-called "Geniuses," and returned to the phone to tell me that the Genius said that this is a known problem and that I should probably avoid purchasing the display for now. (He seemed a little embarrassed about telling me this, but told me he wanted to be completely honest with me.) He added that they haven't seen this issue with the 20" or 30" displays.

The strange thing about all of this is that the Apple web site is still selling these displays -- no mention of the pink color casting. But do yourself a favor and check the online forums.

Check the return policy on this...
Easily one of the best displays I've ever seen! Unfortunately I've got the color consistency problems, even after Apple has taken the display back for repair.

Make sure that you can return the monitor if you experience these problems as Apple does not yet acknowledge the color problems with this model exist!

My Cinema Display is Gorgeous
I've had my 23 inch Apple Cinema Display for about a month.It was easy to install to my Mac G5.I profiled the monitor using Gretag Macbeth Eye One. The colors are stunning and my photographic prints look like they do on the screen.Watching DVDs is an amazing experience.Especially beautiful is the digitally remastered Star Wars trilogy and Finding Nemo.The monitor is expensive but competitively priced and stunningly beautiful.The colors on my monitor are accurate.No off colors as reported by others on mine.

It's also easy to have 3 or 4 windows open at the same time.I'm a happy customer.

Stunning!
I have had mine for a month and it has been near perfect right out of the box. Only very subtle uneven backlighting in the lower left corner. Bright, sharp and beautiful. I'm a graphics pro and work all day in Photoshop and Illustrator and this is the best monitor I have ever seen.

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Product Description

The Samsung SyncMaster 243T is an elegant, flexible, and most importantly, high-performance 24.0" dual-input analog/digital LCD display. Form, function and finesse are embodied in this stunning monitor that pivots, turns, and rotates, all with a simple touch. The dual inputs accommodate an analog or digital signal, all-the-while showcasing ultra-crisp, ultra-vivid graphics and text. The 243T boasts a contrast ratio of 500: 1, 1920 x 1200 active native resolution, pixel pitch of 0.270mm H/V, Xtrawide 170�/170� viewing angle, analog and digital video inputs, wide aspect ratio (16: 10) and a scanning frequency of 30-81 kHz horizontal and 56-85 Hz vertical. The 243T's Pivot Technology lets you turn your display from landscape to portrait without breaking a sweat. With a narrow bezel the 243T is a desktop space-saver - and if you're feeling more permanent, you can even mount the display on the wall and get it off your desk completely. ... Read more

Features

• Wide 170-degree viewing angles; pivot technology; optional wall mounting
• PC, Mac, Sun Microsystems compatible; 3-year warranty
• 1,920 x 1,200 resolution, 16:10 aspect ratio, fine 0.270 mm dot pitch
• Analog RGB and Digital DVI-D inputs
• 300 nits of brightness, 500:1 contrast ratio, 25 ms response time

Reviews (2)

Superb Monitor Especially For Graphics Work
I own a graphic design business and we just recently purchased 4 of the 243T Samsung 24 inch flat panel monitors. We can just say this, this is by far the best monitor we have ever used.We cannot find anything wrong with it at all. We can highy recommened it.PSwe had tried the Apple 23 inch and while it was very good, in our unanimous opinion, the Samsung still viewed its colors, text and over all picture quality the best.

Review of Silver 243T
I had a choice between the Sony and the Samsung 243T.The major difference was size with the Samsung being larger.The refresh rate was a little slower.Since size does matter, I went with the Samsung 243T.The screen is absolutely marvelous.The clarity is outstanding.With 1920x1200 mode, Word shows 2 pages at a time.There is no question I made the right choice. Samsung is going to be a major force in electronics. ... Read more

Product Description

Immerse yourself in the panorama of this big-picture LCD.

Turn your ideas into breathtaking reality with the 20" VP201b Large-Screen ThinEdge™ Ultra-Slim Bezel LCD display. With astounding 176 ultra-wide viewing angles, UXGA 1.92 megapixel resolution, ClearMotiv™ broadcast-quality video technology and native HDTV high-scan 720p compatibility, the VP201b boosts professional productivity and heightens user enjoyment for video editors, financial traders, CAD/CAM engineers and power gamers. Ideal for multiple-panel configurations with height/pivot adjustments, digital/analog inputs and USB 2.0 high-speed connectivity, the VP201b is the infinitely versatile professional desktop display of choice.

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Features

• 250 nits of brightness, 400:1 contrast ratio
• Pivot, height, and wall-mount versatility
• 1,600 x 1,200 resolution; analog and digital DVI-I inputs
• XtremeView technology, wide 176-degree viewing angles
• ClearMotiv 16 ms fast-motion video

Reviews (9)

No Regrets Buying This One
I'm a professional Video Editor and do some Graphic Design on the side. I started to need a new monitor when my flat screen CRT finally started to loose enough contrast that I needed a replacement.

Looking around and learning as much as I could about LCD's (my only other real experience with an LCD is with my Laptop's which is beautiful) I determined that I needed a monitor that can do 1600x1200 natively, has a good refresh rate and decent contrast. It's hard to find an LCD that has all of those but the Viewsonic VP201b comes very very close.

The image quality out of the box is good but you will need to calibrate it (I use a Mac so I used it's built in calibration to create and set a new color profile) as the default color profile is somewhat off. Once I calibrated it's brightness, contrast and color(s) it's absolutely beautiful. I haven't noticed one dead or stuck pixel yet even after checking with several full screen single color images.

You'll also need to set your font smoothing style if you're on a Mac under System Prefs.

The contrast is great (anything's great compared to my old CRT's contrast) but I do wish it was a touch higher. I think few people would complain about the contrast though as it does look fantastic. It's wonderful to have pure deep blacks and bright whites again on my screen. Brightness is great too.

Looking very closely comparing text, straight lines and other common examples it's just about as good or equal to my TiBook's screen. There's a lot of detail.

I have no problems so far with the refresh rate, DVD's, Games and video editing look great. Also the viewing angle seems excellent.

The only image quality issue (aside from really needing to calibrate it out of the box) is that there is a "Fine Tune" setting in the onscreen menu you bring up by hitting the "1" key then going under "Manual Image Adjust". It's a bit hard to describe but there's a VERY slight blurring of text either running down the center of the screen or after you adjust Fine Tune a bit on both sides leaving the center crisp and sharp. It's so slight I can live with it as I only notice it on text and adjusting the Fine Tune setting will eliminate most of it. Still it's something to look for (and something you can adjust) in a store if you happen to see one on a shelf before you buy it. (Make sure it's in it's native 1600x1200 resolution!)

In the box you get a package of software and a manual which I didn't open because the software is for rotating the display for portrait mode which Mac OS X doesn't support because of Viewsonic's old drivers. But, keep in mind that if you use a PC or an older version of Mac OS you can rotate the monitor.

You get an RGB video cable, a DVI cable (the monitor has both inputs), a power cord and a USB cable because the monitor is also a 4 port USB hub. As of this review I have usb stuff plugged into it but haven't tried them but I assume it's a powered USB hub.

At this low price there's really no reason not to check it out. I'm very happy with it but I've only had it a few days so far.

Outstanding Flat-Panel for Screen-Real-Estate-Hungry Users
If you're willing to put in some time and effort adjusting a plethora of settings, this is a wonderful piece of hardware. It does both the big and important things and the little details well:

- Image quality: Outstanding
- Mechanical design: Outstanding

Installation of the hardware was easy: Just connect the power cord (no power "brick" required) and the video cable supported by your video card (old-style VGA or LCD-specific DVI--both are included with the display). Turn the power on. Be sure to turn on the "hard" power switch adjacent to the power cord connection on the back panel as well as the front-panel power button (the right-most of the five front-panel buttons).

Upon initial connection, I was prepared to be greeted with blank or otherwise non-functioning display requiring troubleshooting to rectify, but the VP201b adapted instantly to the 1280x1024 / 60Hz setting that was in force on my video card. I saw a perfectly legible, if non-ideal display (see below for the details of perfecting the display). There were no "dead" pixels in evidence, the monitor displayed a momentary note of the fact that I was not using it in its optimal mode and indicated which input is active (VGA, in my case) and the precise resolution and timing settings in effect.

New owners might experience an initial period of buyers remorse, especially if they're switching from a lower-resolution setup. When first powered on in such a situation, the display will adapt to such settings, but this produces distinctly sub-optimal results.

The first thing the new owner must do is set their video card parameters to the display's native resolution of 1600x1200.

Following this comes the possibly more arduous task of finding appropriate font settings both system-wide and application-specific. It's likely that font selection and sizes and other text-related settings that worked well for a CRT will produce poor results with the VP201b. Do not despair! Good font display quality is eminently possible, it just takes some experimentation.

Be sure to enable any available LCD-specific font display technology. There are at least two places for many users to do this:

- ClearType (Windows). Search the Windows on-line help for this phrase and you'll find straightforward and easy-to-follow instructions for enabling and fine-tuning this feature.

- CoolType (Adobe products). Adobe software performs its font rendering internally, and thus does not automatically benefit from ClearType being enabled in the operating system. For the current (version 7.0) Adobe Reader, use the Preferences command in the Edit menu, select the "Page Display" settings and check the "Use CoolType" box.

- Users of some Linux systems may have the counterpart to ClearType, too (Adobe Reader 7.0 for Linux includes CoolType, too), under the generic and descriptive, if cryptic, title of "sub-pixel hinting." In SuSE Linux, the KDE Control Center's Font configuration panel (under Appearance and Themes) includes an anti-aliasing enable check-box and a "Configure..." button that brings up the dialog in which you can enable the sub-pixel hinting function. Choose the "RGB" option and "Full" hinting.


Exploring the display's own configurations through its on-screen display is also recommended. At a minimum, users should be familiar with adjusting the brightness and contrast controls, since the VP201b can produce such a bright display that it can be uncomfortable to use in low-light settings.

The "Fine tuning" setting also has a dramatic effect on display quality. Using the on-screen display, enter the "Manual Image Adjust" section and select "Fine Tune." In the default configuration, the setting "thermometer" will be at the left-most position. Place one figer on the up-arrow button and another on the down-arrow button and with fine detail displayed (text works well), watch the screen closely as you hold down the up and down buttons. I won't try to describe the visual effect, but it is plainly visible. Choose a setting that you find optimal.

Users with demanding imaging needs will probably want to know that the displays color temperature can be adjusted, either by selecting one of the built-in values (9300, 6500, 5400, 6000 and sRGB) or in a free-form mode where each of the red, green and blue relative kevels can be adjusted.


Summary
This spacious and elegantly designed flat-panel display produces outstanding results, provided you're willing to exercise control over the various options and parameters that bear on display quality. The investment in time spent doing this fine-tuning is well worth it to get the most from the display.

As a software engineer, I hold to the ideal that the kind of painstaking exploration of options I went through to get the most from this hardware should not be necessary, so while intrinsically I'd give the product five stars, I'm only awarding four, in the hopes that all the relevant parties will take the next step and obviate all the manual adjustments, at least for most users.

great monitor no problems
I recently purchased this monitor and it was everything I hoped it would be. No stuck pixels or other problems. Looks better than my friend's 20" UltraSharp Dell. Can't wait to buy another one. Little pricey though.

Awesome product!
Having used nothing but CRT's in the past (my previous monitor being a sweet NEC 22") I was a little nervous about taking the LCD plunge at this point. Mostly because I do a lot of gaming (Trying to finish up Doom 3 presently) I was always afraid of the "ghosting" effect not seen with CRT's. Earlier and some of the newer (cheaper) LCD's just didn't refresh the screen fast enough for fast paced gaming so I always shied away from them.

But after seeing some other users opinions of this product on gaming boards and, having a friend who was interested in purchasing by NEC, I bit the bullet and ordered this Viewsonic. The main selling point being its 16ms response time (should have minimal to no ghosting hopefully) and a 1600x1200 native resolution. Waiting for the unit to be delivered I was a little nervous that I might have made the wrong decision and would have to go back to a CRT....

Well upon setting things up and firing up XP on this screen for the first time ... I was BLOWN AWAY. Screen shots don't do it justice. Everything is bright and text is razor sharp right out to the corners. Kudo's to Viewsonics quality control. NO dead or stuck pixels that I can see. Unfortunately another reviewer I saw on here had them, maybe just bad luck or Viewsonic improved quality since this products rollout. Colors looked awesome. And NO ghosting playing Doom 3 that I have seen so far, or maybe I just don't notice it. Anyway at this point, using this monitor for a few days now, I am MORE than happy with my purchase.

However I must point out that it does have a different "look" coming from a CRT. It will make bad images stand out more. The screen has a bit of the "looking thru a screendoor" effect I have seen posted in other reviews. Maybe some people can't get used to this over a CRT or it is more pronounced on a bigger screen such as this but I've had absolutely no problem with it bothering me thus far. I was ALWAYS bothered by a CRT's lack of focusing towards the corners, and the lack of brightness being even across the screen, even on my NEC somewhat. Nothing of that I see now.

It is always best to try and see a monitor on display in a store being that it is a subjective purchase (although I didn't find any close by selling this model). Anyway if you can't, are finally in the market for an LCD, are willing to order blind online like me, and can shell out a little extra $$$$ for a quality product, I HIGHLY recommend the VP201B or S (the silver color model).

My First LCD
I'm a gamer and always thought that CRT was the way to go for gaming, but after taking the jump up to the VP201b, it changed my way of thinking. The colors are bright and really stand out, there's no ghosting at all in gaming, and there's no dead pixels.

I highly recommend this monitor. The only problem that I have is the fact that I didn't realize that with it's aspect ratio, the monitor recommends that you use a 1600X1200 resolution and if you use anything else, the picture quality isn't as good while web browsing, however it's great for gaming. I'm getting used to browsing with it though. ... Read more

Product Description

The Samsung SyncMaster 930b is a 19-inch analog and digital TFT-LCD monitor delivering crisp, clean text and bright, vivid colors. This display offers a 700:1 contrast ratio, 300 cd/m2 brightness, 1280 x 1024 resolution, 160/160 degree viewing angle, scanning frequency of 30-81 kHz horizontal and 56-75 Hz vertical and 0.294mm pixel pitch.

The SyncMaster 930b display offers the option of using either a digital or analog interface for viewing images and text. The Digital Video Interface (DVI) ensures a shaper, cleaner image and a more accurate representation of the original video source. Since video starts out digital in a PC graphics card, the digital output is directly interfaced to the digital input of the LCD panel and always provides the optimum quality image. In addition, no adjustments are required with a digital display, even when randomly changing resolutions. Input connectors for this display include 15-pin D-sub and DVI-D. Available in black, the SyncMaster 930b delivers a maximum of 16.2 million colors. The monitor is Windows Plug and Play DDC 2B compatible. To ensure years of reliable performance, the SyncMaster 930b is backed by a three-year parts and labor warranty, including the backlight. Toll-free, 24/7 support is also available for the life of the display.

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Features

• Includes -D-sub cable; power cord; user's guide, monitor driver, Natural Color and MagicTune software
• 19 (diagonal) TFT LCD Flat-panel 4 - 3 Screen / Displays up to 16.2 million colors
• Ultrafast 8 ms response time
• 300 cdm2 brightness; 700 - 1 contrast ratio
• 30-81kHz horizontal frequency, 56-75Hz vertical

Reviews (4)

Great Monitor for Gaming
No Ghosting, extremely fast rate 8ms (almost unbelievable, but I am yet to experience a single ghosting incident while gaming or watching movies). Very good picture and very good design.

My only problem is that it is not made solid, and while punching your LCD screen should never be a habit, I still fear it will fall or break. That beings said, the base is very stable, and the chances of the LCD dropping off your desk is highly unlikely if even possible. Overall an excellent product well worth the price.

Great looking, Super fast
I have just upgraded from alow budget17 in LCD from NEC/Mitsubishi. I upgraded for the bigger screen but wow! The picture quality and speed is nothin less than amazing. I felt it was a little pricey but the fellows at the store where I bought it said that for gaming, video, DVD movies and other things I do, this is a must. I am pleased to say that they where 100% correct. This monitor is more than I bargained for. Great response time 8ns and 700:1. seeing is believing, worth every dime. I am very pleased.

Doesn't beat my old 17" crt
I know it's comparing apples to oranges but the Samsung 930B I just bought can't compete with my old 17" KDS Avitron CRT.

For DVD viewing it's black is more a dark grey than black. Watching the opening dark scene of The Matrix shows up the washed-out look of the image. That said, I don't see any ghosting of fast moving objects like I've noticed on older laptop displays so the 8ms response time must help.

For text it's TOO bright. I used to keep my KDS at brightness 60, contrast 20 when looking at text. Even at brightness 0, contrast 0 the Samsung still burns my eyes. I had to change my Radeon AIW's video card brightness from its default "middle" setting to almost all the way to the left to approximate the same look.

It's brightness is uneven. You can see a definite darkening of the corners/edges of the screen. Viewing position is crucial despite the 170 degree claim. Slightly moving my head causes noticeable (but tolerable) brightness changes in areas of the screen.

It'd be nice if the all of the MagicBright brightness/contrast settings were user-definable instead of just the Custom option.

The MagicTune 3.6 software causes a type of system lockup on Windows XP Home I haven't seen before. The mouse moves, and the capslock light still correctly changes, but mouse clicks are completely ignored, and Ctl+Alt+Delete no longer brings up the Task Manager. I have to hold in the power button and turn off my machine to regain control. I can use MagicTune to see current monitor settings but as soon as I change, for example, the brightness using the mouse... Oooops!

I used to velcro my 5.1 sound system's center speaker to the top of my CRT. Given the thinness of the Samsung that no longer will work. So I am looking at getting some sort of open-base monitor stand (like the Kensington 21in Monitor Supershelf).

The stand doesn't allow height adjustments like some other lcd stands do. I currently have the monitor sitting on top of two books, but am looking at a Ergotron Neo-flex stand (http://www.ergotron.com/3_products/flat_panel/neoFlex-DS/default.asp)

Bottom line: I like the 19" Samsung 930B enough to keep it rather than getting another 17" CRT (a 19" CRT was never an option due to space & weight considerations)... but I still miss the display quality of my old KDS.

Very Impressive
I got this monitor to replace a 17inch Sony LCD.My first impression was wow.I did not think that the improvement would be so big, the color's seem more life like and simply look amazing.Once you work on a 19inch LCD you will never be able to go back to a smaller size.The picture on this Smasung is outstanding and in games it is simply beautiful. I have worked with 19inch LCD's where they were slow in response time, this is defffinatley not one of those. One thing i should point out is that this monitor does have a DVI port on it, however it does not come with a DVI cable, avg price of a DVI cable can be around $30-$100 which blew me away. I got a $30 cable at a computer store and i feel that it was well worth it. ... Read more

Product Description

The DellTM UltraSharpTM 2005FPW 20.1-inch Flat Panel LCD Monitor is a wide aspect desktop display that redefines the performance of LCD displays with a stylish new Dell industrial design, and advanced functionality. Watch DVDs in natural format and run multiple applications simultaneously. Improve productivity with less scrolling and toggling. The 2005FPW wide aspect Flat Panel LCD also provides an excellent option for video editing and 3D imaging as both source and destination video can be viewed in a single window! With 4 USB 2.0 ports, 2 located on the side, the 2005FPW gives users convenient access points to plug in devices such as keyboards, digital cameras, secondary hard drives and printers. It also supports advanced features such as PIP (picture in picture) and PBP (picture by picture) and can be activated with a touch of a button on the front of the display. With 5.1 inches (130 mm) of height adjustment virtually every user can adjust the display to their exact comfort level and help reduce eye and neck strain. To optimize this monitor's performance, your system must be able to support WSXGA+ resolution (1680 x 1050). ... Read more

Features

• Viewable Size: 20.1", Display Type: Flat Panel Display / Active Matrix TFT - Desktop
• Color Support: 16.7 Million, Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight: 18.6" x 9" x 15.3" to 22.4" / 17.64 lbs
• Enclosure Color: Midnight Gray, Image Aspect Ratio: 16:10, Max Sync Rate (V x H): 75 Hz x 83 kHz
• Image Brightness: 300 cd/m², Image Contrast Ratio: 600:1, Max Resolution: 1680x1050 Pixels
• Port(s) Total ( Free ) / Connector Type: VGA / DVI-D / S-video / Composite / 4 x USB 2.0

Product Description

The ViewSonic VE710 LCD display not only brings images to life with vivid color and outstanding realism. Its stylish design is also sure to catch your eye. The fold-up base makes wall mounting a breeze, letting you reclaim long-lost desk space. Delivering ViewSonic's renowned image quality, the VE710 enhances your viewing comfort with high brightness and progressive styling. Get the LCD display with perfect looks - the ViewSonic VE710!

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Features

• PC and Mac compatible; 3-year warranty
• Sharp 1,280 x 1,024 resolution
• Wide 140-degree horizontal viewing angles
• 300 nits of brightness, 450:1 contrast ratio
• Fold-up base for easy wall mounting

Reviews (3)

Ideal upgrade
I'd noticed Viewsonic monitors at AV trade shows (I'm in the biz, but the audio end) and I've always been impressed with the sharpness, clarity and colors.

Viewsonics were list-toppers when my 3-year-old Philips 15-incher started to flicker. At this price, I figured I couldn't go wrong.And I didn't.No pixel problems, but apparently everybody has solved that glitch.Color and clarity everything I'd expected.Photo slide shows are a wonder.You do have to turn the brightness and contrast down for text, however.They have both cranked to the max as default.Tone it down a bit and you'll be a happy camper.

Flawless.
It has no pixel issues. It warms up quickly. I have only one problem with it, and it's a design choice. When you first start the monitor, unless your resolution is on the highest, it produces a blue box in the center of the screen for about 5 seconds to tell you to increase your resolution. I find that annoying since I can't increase the resolution on my Suse box. Otherwise, it's simply a solid product.

Great Monitor
This is a really great monitor. It worked right out of the box, with no problems. I once turned it on and got a bit worried when I saw streaks of blurry columns going down the screen. It turned out that a simple hit on the "auto adjust" button is the cure. I actually have not used the auto adjust since.

It works great at its 1280 x 1024 high resolution setting, if you use it at a lower setting it is not as nice. If the highest setting is a problem because the fonts or icons are too small, just use large icons and increase the font size, it worked for me!

ViewSonic has proven itself as a good monitor building company, we have used tons of them at my workplace without any problem (no, I don't work for them!) They have my full recommendation

Ph.D. in EE. ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

Whether you're a regular PC gamer or just like listening to Internet radio while you're working on your latest spreadsheets, the HP Pavilion F1703 fits the bill. Including two external five-watt Harman Kardon speakers and a 17-inch TFT active-matrix LCD panel, the F1703 saves space while providing an exceptionally clear visual experience.

With an optimum resolution of 1,280 x 1,024, images are clean and crisp; a 0.264 mm dot pitch and 350:1 contrast ratio provide clear color separation and sharply defined tones, whether you're editing digital photos or simply shopping online.

Analog source inputs supply smoothly reliable data transfer, while the anti-glare, anti-static coating insures a clear view under any lighting conditions. Simple onscreen controls allow easy image customization, and the Kensington lock slot for an optional cable supplies additional security. The one-year warranty covers parts, labor, speakers, and the backlight.

What's in the Box
17-inch liquid crystal display (LCD), power cord, DC adapter with an attached DC cable, set of speakers with a DC cable or speaker DC power adapter, video cable (VGA), quick setup poster, warranty booklet, CD-ROM disc ... Read more

Features

• 1-year warranty
• 1,280 x 1,024 resolution, 0.264 mm dot pitch
• 350:1 contrast ratio, wide 140-degree horizontal viewing angle
• Simple analog connectivity, easy plug-and-play operation
• 2 Harman Kardon external speakers

Reviews (11)

Extremely poor quality
I purchased this monitor with a HP desktop on the 3rd of May 2004. 13 months and 1 day later, on the 4th of June 2005, the monitor screen would go black, but the power button would remain lit. To get it to work again, you would have to turn it off and turn it back on. However, this problem re-occurs again around 10 seconds later, rendering the monitor useless. Designed obsolescene. Isn't it fantastic?

good monitor for those who like seeing black
Great. I've had this monitor for just about a year and suddenly thescreen goes black for no reason.Press the button and the screen will work for another 8 seconds, then go black suddenly. Press it off, press it on, it'll work for 8 seconds.

Apparently from forums i have read, a vast majority of other owners have this monitor problem, and unfortunately there's no class action suit to recall the monitor.After a year of any of their products, HP wants nothing to do with you. Right now i'm using my faithful old CRT monitor too, the very thing i tried to replace.

Ah well, how utilitarian of me to support big business at the expense of myself.

Convenient, Adjustable, Great Picture
This monitor powers its own speakers, which is nice because it gives you an extra outlet.It comes mounted on a light but sturdy base that can be adjusted down to the level of the desk and up to about six inches.A cd is included, but installing the software was not necessary on any of the three PC's I hooked the monitor up to.It works perfectly if you just plug it in.Images are crisp and vivid, and the adjustable base makes it even easier to tuck this already flat monitor into a corner to save desk space when you are not using it.Very highly recommended.I bought it in a store a long time ago when it cost a lot more money than it does now on Amazon.com, and I still have no regrets.

Great Monitor!
After our 2 Viewsonics died on us (would shut off suddenly and not turn on again), we purchased 2 of these. We've used them now every day for over a year and they're performing as well as on day one. I will buy a 15" version for my mom.

The speakers are very convenient, however if you primarily use your computer to listen to music or watch movies, then I'd recommend replacing them with something a little more high end.

it can be a good deal
if you get a good price it works well enough; its a good size the harman/kardon speakers are a nice tuch (thay need a sub though) i dbout the responce time is less then 20 ms though that is not a problem for me some people may rather die then experince that. ... Read more

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Product Description

HDTV monitor (digital TV reception requires a separate HDTV tuner) * all signals displayed at 768p * 17" flat-panel LCD screen (measured diagonally) * widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio * 1280 x 768 pixels * 1 HD-compatible component video (accepts 1080i/720p/480p signals) * ... Read more

Features

• Stereo speakers and subwoofer; PC/Mac; 3-year warranty
• 1,280 x 768 resolution, 0.294 mm dot pitch
• Analog and digital inputs, built-in NTSC TV tuner, HDTV compatibility
• 170-degree horizontal and vertical viewing angles
• XBrite technology, 800:1 contrast ratio, 450 cd/m2 of brightness

Reviews (1)

An outstanding multimedia solution from Sony!
My display is being put to dual use in a Windows XP / Macintosh OS X setup.It works greats in both environments. The picture is crisp and fluid at the same time, meaning that text looks sharp while pixilation is indiscernible when viewing high quality digital photos.

With the PC: The display is set at 1280 x 768 resolution and is truly excellent.

With the Mac: I use this display with my Apple iBook.Initially this caused a problem with the fact that the iBook does not output in widescreen format.I downloaded a fix to my iBook called "Screen Spanning Doctor" at http://www.rutemoeller.com/mp/ibook/ibook_e.html (WARNING, do not select the "clamshell" option during initial setup as this will not allow your iBook to properly dissipate heat during use and can cause serious damage to your iBook). Now I can display my iBook in widescreen at 1280 x 768 resolution.

The truly awesome feature of this display however is that I do not have to switch any cables around.You can hook up a computer with an appropriate video card to the DVI connection port, a laptop to the standard VGA port, cable TV to the 75-ohm VHF/UHF coaxial port, standard or Super Video VCR or camcorder to the Standard/S-Video port, and your HD receiver / Satellite receiver / Progressive-Scan DVD Player to the Component video port.You can easily switch between all of them using the supplied Sony infrared remote control (RM-333). There is even Picture-in-Picture so you can watch TV while your working on the computer without over-taxing your computers processor and video card.

Sound quality is very good using the three internal speakers (2 stereo & a sub-woofer) if set to SRS WOW.

Overall I am very pleased with this display. ... Read more

Product Description

Sometimes the benefits of technology are hidden.Other times, they’re easy to see. That’s definitely thecase with the sharp, bright Samsung 715V LCD monitor.Its flat 17" screen features a high 500:1 contrast ratioand 1280 x 1024 resolution. Exclusive MagicBright™and MagicTune™ screen technologies give you abrilliant picture that you can fine-tune to yourspecifications. Text is crisp. Graphics are sharp andcolorful. And a 150/120 viewing angle makes sureyou can enjoy the 715V from virtually any point of view.
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Features

• Built-in power supply; 3-year warranty
• 1,280 x 1,024 maximum resolution, 0.264 mm dot pitch
• 500:1 contrast ratio, 290 nits of brightness, 25 ms response
• 150-degree horizontal viewing angle
• Convenient analog signal input; simple plug-and-play setup