Screaching HOT! PLANAR CT1904Z 19" Multimedia LCD Monitor for $672 Shipped from DELL!

[jjhodoro]

Originally posted by: Schnieds
Does anyone out there have one of the Planer LCDs and a Samsung171, Samsung 191, or one of the Dell 1900FPs? (they are the same monitor.)

I would like to know if the Dell 1900FP(Samsung) is any better than the Planar model... if so I might trade the Planar 191M I bought in....

Thanks for the info!!!

Anyone have experience with the Planar vs. Samsung? I too am very interesting in how these LCDs compare.

-JH

 

[cmatthes1]

They add 8% tax for me So that 10% coupon=2%=Ebates

 

[wickedmf]

What makes the PL191/M better than the CT1904Z?

 

[SupermanCK]

PL191M-BK has DVI connector and CT1904Z doesn't.
And their prices obviously
but other than those...that's all.

 

[wickedmf]

Are you sure?

This is copied from the Dell link.

Flexible video input supports both standard analog video and digital input (DVI) for better image quality.

Upon closer observation, I did determine that the 191 has a USB connector built into the monitor. I could not find that on the 1904.

 

[hawkeye81x]

I bought the CT1904Z (or in reality the CT 1904ADU) a month ago, but it definitely has a DVI connector.
Thats what I use for display.

 

[SupermanCK]

soryr...my mistake...although it was not stated under tech specs...so i guess the usb thing then

 

[blueribb]

The CT's have been around for awhile and I think they're closing them out. The PL's are the new models and have a much thinner frame (better looking). I'm almost certain they both have DVI jacks.

I'd much rather have the newer PL191 for a few bucks more.

 

[sil0net]

I got in on this one for $665 and I love it. It did come with two dead pixels but they don't bother me at all. Great monitor, great price. I don't play games--nor would I try to competitively--with this monitor. The speakers are weak but maybe that's just in comparison to my Klipsch '-*.

Jump on it, you'll be pleased.

 

[GnatGoSplat]

Originally posted by: Desslok
I have always been told to get your LCD monitor locally in case you get one with dead pixels or other problems. How is Dell for returns on LCD's?

It is very easy to return an LCD panel to Dell for dead pixels.
However, I did so the first time. My first one had 4 dead pixels. The replacement from Dell had 6 dead pixels!
So the next time, I called Planar. Planar is much easier to deal with, I didn't have to hold for a long time and got to speak to a human right away.
The monitor I received appeared as though the box had been opened. The monitor itself looked like new, but I think when someone calls with dead pixel complaints, they will go to extra trouble to test the replacement before shipping to ensure you get one with no dead pixels.

 

[jodhas]

the tax kinda makes this deal warm....

well i should wait and give my self this monitor as a christmas present... i'm sure a good deal would come aorund by then.

 

[Schnieds]

Originally posted by: jjhodoro

Originally posted by: Schnieds
Does anyone out there have one of the Planer LCDs and a Samsung171, Samsung 191, or one of the Dell 1900FPs? (they are the same monitor.)

I would like to know if the Dell 1900FP(Samsung) is any better than the Planar model... if so I might trade the Planar 191M I bought in....

Thanks for the info!!!

Anyone have experience with the Planar vs. Samsung? I too am very interesting in how these LCDs compare.

-JH

I have one of the Planar 191M's now, and I have one of the 1900FP's on order. I got the Planar last week, and expect the 1900FP to arrive sometime late this next week. I am going to extensively test both, and then send the one I like least back to Dell.

I will post a review in the video forum once I make my decision and detail which one I kept as well as why I kept it.

If you want me to PM you a copy of my comparison, give me a PM and I will send it to you...

 

[Kirsten]

It is only Pixel Pitch 0.294 mm x 0.294 mm though!

 

[T2T III]

It is only Pixel Pitch 0.294 mm x 0.294 mm though!

And your point is?? Pixel pitch (on LCDs) is different than pixel sizes on CRT monitors. I'm using a Planar right now with a .29 pixel pitch. Before the Planar, I had a .25 mm pixel Trinitron tube 19" monitor. The Trinitron was nice, but the Planar is flat out gorgeous! Be careful with your comments ... unless you have sufficient evidence to back them up. Also, the .24 pixel pitch LCD monitors currently run about $1,400 - or, about 100% more in price than the monitors that we're discussing here.

 

[annihilator]

So Schnieds, how are you liking that 191M?

 

[Kirsten]

Thanks for the clarification in the different dot pitches, wje

Kirsten