What do you pros think of this monitor - tanTALK

BooBop · 03-15-2003, 04:31 PM

http://www.bestbuy.com/detail.asp?b=0&e=11146712&m=488&cat=497& scat=501

I have never heard of this brand, but the pricing is inline for me.

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jcole · 03-16-2003, 05:31 PM

Mitzi,
For salon use, we have been purchasing the cheapest LCD's we can find. Be aware, when you buy the cheapest components, you have to consider them disposable, as your not going to get tech support or warrenty replacements on this stuff.

As far as LCD's go, you should always ask the store what the replacement policy for dead pixels is. On an LCD when a pixel doesn't work, it doesn't go black, it's bright white! The cheaper models usually have to have 5-7 dead pixels before they will exchange it.

Specs on an LCD are the contrast ratio (350 and up is good) and the brightness which is usually measured in nits. The brighter and higher contrast ratio usually result in a better appearing picture and color responce. Refresh rates and resolution (the usuall specs for monitors) don't really apply on an LCD. The resolution is fixed, and the dot pitch (the size of each pixel, defined by the resolution and screen size) doesn't usually apply, because you know the max resolution of the screen.

If it looks good in the store to you, you will be happy with it until it breaks. Of the 20 or so LCD's we have purchased over the past year, only one has had problems (4 of those are KOGi brand, and I have to say, they are the worst of the lot, but are functional, btw, the 1 problem was a KOGi LCD).

If your going to be reading a LOT, I would seriously look at a better screen. If your only going to be putting people into beds with your salon software, go for the cheapest!

BooBop · 03-16-2003, 05:41 PM

Thanks John, this is will be used for operating the salon software only. I do not have my business puter on the net, Work only.

Meltdbutta · 03-16-2003, 05:47 PM

I know I like Dell very much, because I believe they make really good quality products.....
Also, my uncle is training Michael Dell...hehe.....

check this screen out.....

http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/ProductDetail.aspx?category_id=209&keywo rd=&mnf=&prst=&prEnd=&sku=320-0542&mnfsku=&SearchType=&Page=productlis ting.aspx&spagenum=1&Pageb4Search=&InSto ck=&items_per_page=25&orderby=&image_fla g=True&refurbished=&c=us&l=en&cs=19&iCom patid=

BooBop · 03-16-2003, 07:43 PM

Thanks Melty... Don't know why I didn't think to look on Dell site. I have Dell puter.

Tropical Tanning · 03-20-2003, 03:43 AM

I bought this monitor from Dell last spring. It's been great, especially enjoy having more room on the counter. Comes with a 3 year warranty.

http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?Sku=A0042269&category _id=4009&customer_id=19&c=us&l=en&cs=19

SunShak · 03-26-2003, 09:25 PM

Go with an NEC monitor, great price, reputation, and warranty support. The NEC LCD1560 or the new NEC Accusync LCD5-V are great choices that should be readily available for less than $299. You can PM me if you would like to purchase one (the day job is at a computer wholesale company) or get it from www.cdw.com.

BooBop · 03-27-2003, 08:11 AM

Dang Sunshak, next time I will contact you. I ordered the Kogi and it will be here in the next day or two. We'll see how we like it. My husband needs a couple for his office as well...

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03-15-2003, 04:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
BooBop I love Derf!! Join Date: Apr 5 2001 Age: 66 Posts: 7,766 Rep Power: 28	http://www.bestbuy.com/detail.asp?b=0&e=11146712&m=488&cat=497& scat=501 I have never heard of this brand, but the pricing is inline for me. _________________ Mitzi Getting Ready to Rock in 2003[ This Message was edited by: Mitzi on 2003-03-15 16:32 ]

03-16-2003, 05:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
jcole Waiting Confirmation Join Date: Oct 17 2000 Posts: 252 Rep Power: 0	Mitzi, For salon use, we have been purchasing the cheapest LCD's we can find. Be aware, when you buy the cheapest components, you have to consider them disposable, as your not going to get tech support or warrenty replacements on this stuff. As far as LCD's go, you should always ask the store what the replacement policy for dead pixels is. On an LCD when a pixel doesn't work, it doesn't go black, it's bright white! The cheaper models usually have to have 5-7 dead pixels before they will exchange it. Specs on an LCD are the contrast ratio (350 and up is good) and the brightness which is usually measured in nits. The brighter and higher contrast ratio usually result in a better appearing picture and color responce. Refresh rates and resolution (the usuall specs for monitors) don't really apply on an LCD. The resolution is fixed, and the dot pitch (the size of each pixel, defined by the resolution and screen size) doesn't usually apply, because you know the max resolution of the screen. If it looks good in the store to you, you will be happy with it until it breaks. Of the 20 or so LCD's we have purchased over the past year, only one has had problems (4 of those are KOGi brand, and I have to say, they are the worst of the lot, but are functional, btw, the 1 problem was a KOGi LCD). If your going to be reading a LOT, I would seriously look at a better screen. If your only going to be putting people into beds with your salon software, go for the cheapest!

03-16-2003, 05:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
BooBop I love Derf!! Join Date: Apr 5 2001 Age: 66 Posts: 7,766 Rep Power: 28	Thanks John, this is will be used for operating the salon software only. I do not have my business puter on the net, Work only.

03-16-2003, 05:47 PM	#4 (permalink)
Meltdbutta Join Date: Feb 10 2002 Posts: 1,267 Rep Power: 23	I know I like Dell very much, because I believe they make really good quality products..... Also, my uncle is training Michael Dell...hehe..... check this screen out..... http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/ProductDetail.aspx?category_id=209&keywo rd=&mnf=&prst=&prEnd=&sku=320-0542&mnfsku=&SearchType=&Page=productlis ting.aspx&spagenum=1&Pageb4Search=&InSto ck=&items_per_page=25&orderby=&image_fla g=True&refurbished=&c=us&l=en&cs=19&iCom patid=

03-16-2003, 07:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
BooBop I love Derf!! Join Date: Apr 5 2001 Age: 66 Posts: 7,766 Rep Power: 28	Thanks Melty... Don't know why I didn't think to look on Dell site. I have Dell puter.

03-20-2003, 03:43 AM	#6 (permalink)
Tropical Tanning Join Date: Jul 8 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 54 Rep Power: 0	I bought this monitor from Dell last spring. It's been great, especially enjoy having more room on the counter. Comes with a 3 year warranty. http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?Sku=A0042269&category _id=4009&customer_id=19&c=us&l=en&cs=19

03-26-2003, 09:25 PM	#7 (permalink)
SunShak Join Date: Jan 19 2003 Posts: 3 Rep Power: 0	Go with an NEC monitor, great price, reputation, and warranty support. The NEC LCD1560 or the new NEC Accusync LCD5-V are great choices that should be readily available for less than $299. You can PM me if you would like to purchase one (the day job is at a computer wholesale company) or get it from www.cdw.com.

03-27-2003, 08:11 AM	#8 (permalink)
BooBop I love Derf!! Join Date: Apr 5 2001 Age: 66 Posts: 7,766 Rep Power: 28	Dang Sunshak, next time I will contact you. I ordered the Kogi and it will be here in the next day or two. We'll see how we like it. My husband needs a couple for his office as well...

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