DEAD 17" vprMatrix (OEM Samsung!) LCD $300 after MIR @ Best Buy

[agent2099]

credit to pipster75 at FW

vpr Matrix? 17" TFT-LCD Flat-Panel Monitor


$599.99 - $50 instant =

$459.99


Before $160.00, $50.00 mail-in rebate(s)

$160 rebates are processing as of March 2003!

 

[agent2099]

VPR 17" LCD $50 Monitor Rebate - Expires 04/26/2003


VPR Matrix 17" LCD Monitor $160 Rebate - Expires 02/08/2003

 

[dew042]

nice. tempting....dew.

 

[Yossarian451]

Anyone used this monitor??? A wonder about it's quality.

 

[EriTech]

damn, dats VERY tempting!

 

[theshamu]

Wow, that's a lot of money in rebate. Is there a valid 10% magazine coupon applicable here?


Specs from BB's site: no response time listed though

PRODUCT FEATURES
17" LCD screen (17" viewable image)
1280 x 1024 maximum resolution at 75Hz
0.264mm dot pitch
3 preset viewing modes allow 1-touch image adjustments for work, games and movies
170° horizontal/vertical viewing angles
56-75Hz vertical frequency
30-80kHz horizontal frequency
400:1 contrast ratio
Antiglare coating
On-screen display image controls
Adjustable height and tilt for comfortable positioning
Analog and digital inputs

PRODUCT DETAILS
1760
Monitor Type
LCD flat panel
Screen Size
17"
Viewable Screen Size
17"
Maximum Resolution
1280 x 1024
Dot Pitch
0.264mm
Flat Display
Yes, flat panel
Compatibility
PC and Mac
Vertical Frequency
56-75Hz
Horizontal Frequency
30-80kHz
Antiglare Coating
Yes
On-Screen Image Controls
Yes
Energy Star Compliant
Yes
MPR II Compliant
Yes
Short Depth Design
Yes
Speakers Included
No
Accessories Included
None
Product Height
18"
Product Width
16.3"
Product Depth
8.2"
Product Weight
12.8 lbs.
Warranty Term ? Parts
1-year limited
Warranty Term ? Labor
1-year limited

 

[agent2099]

http://www.vprmatrix.com/products_monitor_1760.asp

Specifications

17" viewable image size
1280 x 1024 maximum resolution at 75Hz
3-meter (9' 8") extra-long signal cord
56?75Hz vertical scan
30?80Hz horizontal scan

Display Details

Monitor Type LCD TFT
Screen Size 17" diagonal
Viewable Image Size 17"
Maximum Resolution 1280 x 1024 at 75Hz
Viewing Modes 3; work, game and movie modes available using application brightness control
Vertical Scan 56?75Hz
Horizontal Scan 30?80Hz
Antiglare Coating Yes

Vital Statistics

Warranty Term?Parts 1 year limited
Warranty Term?Labor 1 year limited

 

[Yossarian451]

It looks like a good monitor, and having both digital and analog inputs makes sound like something usefull, but has anyone hear or used one of these. Are there major problems like ghosting??

 

[sirfergy]

Wow, that's an amazing price for a 17" LCD. I wonder if it's any good.

 

[eyeguy]

The Gvision Kogi is $299 after rebates (see other thread) and has a 3 year warranty.......

 

[Jittos]

Anyone know anything about the quality of this monitor?

 

[sirfergy]

The viewing angle is really high. I really want to know the response time!

 

[sirfergy]

This must be a Samsung 171P. They are way too similar to not be.

 

[ArmyInfantry]

any idea what the response time is? If it's good, I am getting two.

 

[sirfergy]

The 171P is 25ms

 

[donrussell]

I WANT!

However, the manufacturer's web site is suspiciously devoid of useful information (doesn't mention response time, viewing angle, or even DVI input!), and the reviews (and FAQ) seem to be for other products (Hint: Mentioning magnetic orientation for a LCD monitor?) It does look like a Samsung 171P clone, but one of the rebates goes to GVision, manufacturer of the infamous Kogi.

I'll prolly bite - can always take it back.

 

[sirfergy]

The vpr site mentions viewing angle and dvi input.

 

[doneedlove]

seems like good deal.. anyone have any experience with this monitor?

 

[donrussell]

Originally posted by: sirfergy
The vpr site mentions viewing angle and dvi input.

Look again - that was the Best Buy page.

I couldn't resist - placed order on-line for store pickup. Made copies of everything in case they claim it was a price mistake. It doesn't make sense for this to be cheaper than their Kogi they had recently. My guess is the rebates weren't supposed to overlap, and/or the $50 instant rebate was supposed to be the $50 mail-in rebate.

 

[sirfergy]

There is actually a pdf on the vpr site that links to a little bit more information. That's where I saw the analog/digital connectors.

 

[DevilsAdvocate]

How bad is the Kogi?

 

[Jittos]

arh, i'll order one too, and if it sux, i'll return it.

first time i saw it, "designed by F.A. porche" i first thought of samsung 171 too

and yeah, how bad is kogi?

 

[sirfergy]

I have a Samsung 171V right now, I am thinking of selling it and getting this, since if it is a Samsung 171P, it is slightly better plus has DVI.

 

[tracerbullet]

I've pulled up some pictures of the Samsung that's been mentioned, and while they do look similar, they are clearly not "the same" or just a rebadged version. I may do this too, but I'm not banking on it actually being a Samsung.

 

[chrisjor]

THe $160 rebate is going to New Rochelle.............