Is this a good monitor?

[johnjbruin]

Planning on buying a new monitor- is this one any good?

For $200
Samsung SyncMaster 19'' 950B monitor
Features:
Screen Size: 19"
Surface Treatment: Non-Glare, Ultra ClearTM High Contrast ARAS Coating
Max. Resolution: 1600x1200
Pixel Pitch: 0.22mm horizontal
User Control: Brightness, Contrast, Position, Size, Pincushion, Pin Balance, Trapezoid, Parallelogram, Rotation, Moire, V-Linearity, Color Temperature, Color Control, Color Selection, Zoom In/Out, Recall, Control Lock/Unlock, Degauss, Language Select, Halftone, Highlight Zone
Viewing Angle: 170°/170° (H/V)
Signal Input: RGB Analog 0.70Vpp, Separate H&V Sync, 15-pin D-Sub Connector
Compatibility: IBM ? VGA2 720x480 @ 70Hz, VGA3 640 x 480 @ 60Hz; Mac ? 1600x1200 @ 65Hz, 1280x1024 @ 80Hz
Dimensions: 17.3" x 17.8" x 18.1"
Weight: 41.8 lbs.

EDIT:
OR

I could go with this one
Envision 19" EN-910 Hi-Resolution CRT Monitor
For 210 with shipping

Features:
Maximum resolution of 1,600 x 1,200 at 75 Hz
0.25-millimeter dot pitch
VESA-, XGA-, SVGA-, VGA-compatible
Complete plug-and-play setup and operation
EPA Energy Star-compliant

Any thoughts?

 

[yobarman]

I have a Samsung Syncmaster 950p, im guessin it's not the same monitor because i think i got mine $250 or something last year. Just goes to show how fast technology is progressing :Q, anyways, I love my monitor, although it is on the huge side.

 

[johnjbruin]

thanks yobarman
It looked like a pretty good monitor to me for $200
Size really doest bother me that much since it will just be sitting at a desk at home

Any other opinions, bad experiences?
good experiences?

 

[zsouthboy]

The 950B only does 16x12 at 66 hz.... not enough for me.... but to each his own......
Also it's not AG, either.

zs

 

[luvya]

if you ask for SyncMaster 955df...then I can probably answer your question....
950B? no...no clue

 

[johnjbruin]

<< The 950B only does 16x12 at 66 hz.... not enough for me.... but to each his own......
Also it's not AG, either.

zs >>


I dont think i'll be doing 16*12, so hoepfully 80hz@12*10 should be enough

 

[Samsung]

SyncMaster 950b was supposed to be the replacement of SyncMaster 950p but the two products are not truly equal. 950b does have lower resolution running 16x12@65Hz while 950p I think go up to 76Hz... If you dont plan to run 1600x1200 then you should be fine but if you do plan to run that mode, then you better off with the NF series or IFT series...

Helman@Samsung

 

[johnjbruin]

bump

Added another choice.
Which one would you buy.

 

[RossMAN]

Neither buy the Samsung SyncMaster 955DF ... since you live in the lower 48 US states you could probably get a hot deal with free shipping, coupons, rebates, etc.

 

[johnjbruin]

<< Neither buy the Samsung SyncMaster 955DF ... since you live in the lower 48 US states you could probably get a hot deal with free shipping, coupons, rebates, etc. >>



Hey Rossman
Is there any other reason you are suggesting this other than the fact that it has 0.20-millimeter horizontal dot pitch.
Details here.

 

[RossMAN]

<<

<< Neither buy the Samsung SyncMaster 955DF ... since you live in the lower 48 US states you could probably get a hot deal with free shipping, coupons, rebates, etc. >>



Hey Rossman
Is there any other reason you are suggesting this other than the fact that it has 0.20-millimeter horizontal dot pitch.
Details here. >>



I'm just suggesting it because it's the best bang for your buck 19" that I'm aware of, the 0.20 dot pitch is nice though.

 

[johnjbruin]

<< I'm just suggesting it because it's the best bang for your buck 19" that I'm aware of, the 0.20 dot pitch is nice though. >>


Well...
it is almost 50 more bucks.
<--- confused right now about what to buy

 

[RossMAN]

<<

<< I'm just suggesting it because it's the best bang for your buck 19" that I'm aware of, the 0.20 dot pitch is nice though. >>


Well...
it is almost 50 more bucks.
<--- confused right now >>



Sometimes you gotta pay more for better quality. I know I know I'm filled with infinite wisdom, I get it all the time

 

[johnjbruin]

hmm
955df has:
The good: Low price; optional USB hub available; excellent display controls.
The bad: Middling display quality; low refresh rate at highest resolution.
The bottom line: This solid, reasonably priced, 19-inch flat-screen monitor offers satisfactory display quality for mainstream users.

 

[RossMAN]

I think I found the Samsung 950B for $168.27 or the Samsung 955DF for $221.09 after a 15% off coupon, plus shipping may be free, don't forget about earning 2% free from eBates.com

 

[johnjbruin]

thanks Rossman
from that thread i came across this monitor
Does anyne have a Dell Monitor; 19" (18" Viewable Image Size) M991
Just wondering what refresh rates are at 16*12 and at 12*10
Deal is ending soon, 279 - 56 = 223 and no tax or shipping.
Thanks for help
Dell does not list the refresh rates, or at least i was unable to find them.
Linked here- Can somebody check and see if they are able to find the refresh rates listed.

 

[kduncan5]

I have an Envision 17" (710e) that my GF got me for Christmas, from Staples. I think she paid $30 for it after the $100 rebate and the $30 off $150 coupon she found at the Staples site. I'm pretty darned pleased with it -kd5-

 

[johnjbruin]

thanks, but i wanted to buy this Monitor

anybody?



<< I have an Envision 17" (710e) that my GF got me for Christmas, from Staples. I think she paid $30 for it after the $100 rebate and the $30 off $150 coupon she found at the Staples site. I'm pretty darned pleased with it -kd5- >>

 

[johnjbruin]

nevermind, i just found the manual for that monitor online

Resolution
Horizontal scan range
30 - 96 kHz (automatic)
Vertical scan range
50 - 160 Hz (automatic)
Optimal preset resolution
1024x768 at 75 Hz or 85Hz
Highest preset resolution
1600 x 1200 at 75 Hz
Highest addressable resolution*
1600 x 1200 at 75 Hz