19 inch monitor recommondations

[GrantShady]

Whst do you guys think?

 

[duragezic]

What type of budget are you on? I ask because there is some 19in monitors around $500 and then there is some around $300 so please specify your price range and I bet a lot of people can help you.

 

[GrantShady]

Well, the lower the cost the better. I mean, cost is definently a factor but I could spend $500 if it was really worth it. Also, I am not concerned with speakers on the monitor. Thanks.

 

[Edski]

First choice: Sony Trinitron E400
Second choice: Samsung 955

 

[Robor]

Sony CPD-G400

Rob

 

[FOOL]

I'd say go with the KDS 19" FV Avitron. Its has the same picture tube as the Sony Trinitron, but costs quite a bit less.

 

[Howard]

Not again!

The KDS AV195TF is a good monitor (uses a Trinitron screen).
The Samsung 900NF is also a good monitor.
Both of these are quite good buys for their costs.

The Sony CPD-E400 and CPD-G400 are great monitors, but they are a little pricey. The difference between them is that the G400 supports a higher refresh (and possibly resolution).

 

[KarlHungus]

The best professional 19" monitor from a price/performance standpoint is the Samsung Syncmaster 900NF. I would stay away from the Sony E series, if you must have a Sony get the G series instead - though I feel that Sony is WAY overpriced.

Here's how I would rate 19" monitors based solely on features/price:
1) Samsung 900NF - BNC inputs, great refresh rates, and a great price.
2) Viewsonic PF795 - Might be slightly better than the Samsung, but costs a good bit more.
3) Sony G400 - Good refresh rates, but no BNC inputs. Way overpriced.
4) KDS AV-195TF - Older Sony tube, and no BNC inputs, but extremely competative price wise.
5) Viewsonic PF790 - Good monitor, just not as good as the others on the list.

If you plan on running your monitor at high resolutions I would recommend getting either the 900NF or the PF795 - the BNC inputs help out a bunch. As always, make sure to take a test view of the monitor(s) you are going to buy.

 

[Doomguy]

uh how does the kds use an older tube? You are very misinformed. It used the same fd trinitron tube that the g400 uses.

 

[KarlHungus]

Whoops!

Yup, they both use FD Trinitron tubes. Sorry for spreading misinformation. In light of this information I would rate the KDS above the Sony, but still under the Samsung and PF795.

 

[duragezic]

I ordered a 19in monitor recently (haven't got it yet, still on backorder) and it was between a Hitachi Superscan 715 and a Samsung 900IFT. I decided on the 900IFT. So, I would say the 900IFT or the 900NF (Trinitron tube, little better, little more expensive). Oh, and check out Onvia.com. They have great prices and free shipping and I know a lot of people (including me) order monitors from there. If you order quick, there is a $30 rebate from Samsung that ends July 31st. Also, look for $25 coupons at http://www.techbargains.com for Onvia. AND... sign up at http://www.pointclick.com to get 10% back for your order. For some more recommendations, just use the 'search' tool and search for other 19in monitor threads because there is a lot!

 

[LXi]

If money is no object, Ill go with this order, though my list does include cost effective solutions:

Prices listed as before discount and coupon
1. Sony G400 ~$560
2. Mitsubishi DiamondPro 900u ~$560
3. Mitsubishi DiamondPlus 91 ~$460
4. Samsung SyncMaster 900IFT ~$420(my best shadow mask pick)
5. Hitachi SuperScan 776 ~$460(shadow mask)
6. Samsung SyncMaster 900NF ~$420(DiamondTron NF, cost effective)
7. KDS AV-195FT ~$400(FD Trinitron, cost effective)

 

[MikeRun]

Onvia is showing out of stock on the 900NF. A call to Customer Service confirms this. Is the great deal on this monitor lost or is there another place to get such a good deal as you can get combining pointclick, rebate, and coupon?

 

[Jonny]

Too bad the Optiquest V95 is n/a. It was a sweet monitor for a sweet price.

 

[andrey]

definetely Sony G400, it is really worth it, trust me on that!

 

[Cable]

the g400 is much more then 500 dollars. you should go with the e400. i bought a view sonic, but then it wasnt up to par with me. so i returned it and bought a sony monitor. its very good. i love it.

 

[Spook]

I saw the Viewsonic PF795 over at onvia for just under $500, with free shipping...

The Samsung for $440 over there with free shipping too...

 

[cobain]

what about the iiyama vision master pro 450 I heard loads of good things about it

 

[tonyou]

iiyama Vision Master Pro 450 is a great monitor, but since I own it you guys can consider that I am a little biased...

But truthfully, if you look at iiyama's specs, they usually have the highest bandwidth/dot clock around for greater resolution and refresh rate. Yes, I know you should never go by the paper to judge the performance of a monitor, but the high resolution and refresh rate offered by iiyama are hard to beat.

 

[LXi]

Samsung SyncMaster 900NF $340 after discount, coupon and Samsung rebate.
Mitsubishi DiamondPlus 91 $390 after discount and coupon

If you got more money I recommend you to go with Sony G400.