Viewsonic 19" Wide / 5ms / 700:1 $199.99

[blackangst1]

Pretty good deal I'd say. Model is VX1935wm

5ms refresh
700:1 contrast
$199.99 no rebates

Pretty good? I picked one up only because I love buying there. In 2 years or if I get dead pixels just return it for full refund then upgrade =)

 

[thinlizzie]

Originally posted by: blackangst1
In 2 years or if I get dead pixels just return it for full refund then upgrade =)

zGreat deal imho, but simply returning it inside the 2 years without any defects for an upgrade... Isn't that considered fraud? I do know it's situations like this that make product more expensive for all of us in the long run.

 

[Sniper82]

nvm good deal

 

[Conky]

This is a nice deal. :thumbsup: I like the Viewsonic 19" WS monitors... the actual screensize seems bigger than other brands. I noticed this at the store in side by side comparisons the other day.

Maybe I can twist Santa's arm into getting me one of these this Christmas.

 

[ntdz]

Originally posted by: blackangst1
Pretty good deal I'd say. Model is VX1935wm

5ms refresh
700:1 contrast
$199.99 no rebates

Pretty good? I picked one up only because I love buying there. In 2 years or if I get dead pixels just return it for full refund then upgrade =)

That's pretty ridiculous you'd take advantage of such a great return policy like that.

 

[Conky]

Originally posted by: ntdz

Originally posted by: blackangst1
Pretty good deal I'd say. Model is VX1935wm

5ms refresh
700:1 contrast
$199.99 no rebates

Pretty good? I picked one up only because I love buying there. In 2 years or if I get dead pixels just return it for full refund then upgrade =)

That's pretty ridiculous you'd take advantage of such a great return policy like that.

They are revising their policy soon. He's not the only one who's thought of that.

 

[slobutmelo]

I think this practice is fairly prevalent. My buddy does this all the time...returns an item a every couple years to upgrade his stuff. Thinks nothing of it.

 

[Sniper82]

Originally posted by: slobutmelo
I think this practice is fairly prevalent. My buddy does this all the time...returns an item a every couple years to upgrade his stuff. Thinks nothing of it.

What do you all mean by upgrading? If he takes it back before 2 years do they give him something bigger or just gets a full refund and buys a bigger monitor? Either way that is kinda cheap of someone to do and am shocked Costco even has that good of a return policy knowning alot of ppl abuse it.

 

[uhohs]

idiots that ruin things for honest folk. there's talk that costco will be changing their return policies in the near future because of stuff like this.

 

[rmrfhomeoops]

Originally posted by: slobutmelo
I think this practice is fairly prevalent. My buddy does this all the time...returns an item a every couple years to upgrade his stuff. Thinks nothing of it.

Well, there is no need to hide behind a new handle. Just because he does it all the time doesn't mean it's acceptable. If one in five people do this all of time, then Costco would likely belly up a long time ago.

 

[aimanzym]

is it that true you can return in 2 years that long? need to keep the receipt?

 

[blackangst1]

Originally posted by: rmrfhomeoops

Originally posted by: slobutmelo
I think this practice is fairly prevalent. My buddy does this all the time...returns an item a every couple years to upgrade his stuff. Thinks nothing of it.

Well, there is no need to hide behind a new handle. Just because he does it all the time doesn't mean it's acceptable. If one in five people do this all of time, then Costco would likely belly up a long time ago.

This wasnt me BTW and I worded it wrong. I didnt mean returning it without something wrong with it : / I meant if in 2 years or whatever if it has dead pixels.

Anyway.

 

[thinlizzie]

Thanks for clarifying.

Still very hot (threadjacked, sorry).

 

[pdawg1717]

There is a Sceptre 20" for the same price after rebate on costco.com; is the Viewsonic that much better that I should spend the same money for 1" less real estate?

 

[imported_nunya]

In 2 years or if I get dead pixels just return it for full refund then upgrade =)

Thanks for ruining it for the rest of us, dick.

 

[uhohs]

the spectre is 1" larger and has a higher resolution 1680x1050 vs. the viewsonic's 1440x900

 

[pdawg1717]

Originally posted by: uhohs
the spectre is 1" larger and has a higher resolution 1680x1050 vs. the viewsonic's 1440x900

So why buy the Viewsonic? Is there something wrong with the Sceptre?

 

[onelove]

here's the scepter specs from costco.com:

Display:

* Screen Size: 20.1" WSXGA+ TFT LCD
* Response time: 5ms
* Resolution: 1680 x 1050
* Brightness: 300nit cd/m²
* Contrast Ratio: 1000:1
* Output Color: 16.2 million colors
* Viewing Angle: 160° H/160° V

Input Connection:

* DVI 24-pin connector
* VGA 15-pin mini D-Sub

Additional Features:

* In-Line Dual Stereo speakers with amplifier
(2 Watt /channel)
* Ergotron Arm Compatible (VESA 100mm)
* PNP: DDC1/2B (Analog), DDC2B (Digital)

General:

* Power Supply: AC100-240V, 50Hz/60Hz
* Dimensions: 18.75" W x 15.38" H x 7.1" D
* Weight: 18 lbs.

what's "PNP: DDC1/2B (Analog), DDC2B (Digital)" Picture in Picture?

 

[bigfil]

that is a pretty good deal
and to the haters stop hatin

you pay for the membership which includes the warranty policy

 

[pdawg1717]

Originally posted by: bigfil
that is a pretty good deal
and to the haters stop hatin

you pay for the membership which includes the warranty policy

I hear you, brother...and the way I look at it, if I'm not lying to them and they'll take an item back per their policy, what's wrong?

 

[benplaut]

there's also a (princeton?) 20" for ~$260. Thin beizal if you're doing a dual

 

[marulee]

Originally posted by: thinlizzie

Originally posted by: blackangst1
In 2 years or if I get dead pixels just return it for full refund then upgrade =)

zGreat deal imho, but simply returning it inside the 2 years without any defects for an upgrade... Isn't that considered fraud? I do know it's situations like this that make product more expensive for all of us in the long run.

Fair enough...WTF

 

[Geraldo8022]

Is the Sceptre available at the store or just net? I have a Costco some distance from me so I would rather not drive there to find out it is not available. I called, but the person on the phone said it wasn't there and then asked me what it was. Not too confidence inspiring. Newegg has a good deal on this 20.1 inch monitor right now, but I am just dubious about buying a monitor with their pixel policy. What is it, seven dead or more before you can return. I will be the guy with six dead pixels in the middle of the screen. I think I will just wait and see what kind of deals become available B & M just before or after Christmas.

 

[onelove]

I paid a few bux more for the sceptre 20" from costco over newegg because I don't want to look at 7 dead pixels constantly (newegg requires, I think, 8 dead pixels to return the monitor). Arrived from costco with noooo dead/stuck pixels. nice upgrade from the 17" lcd - not the best but very good for the price.

 

[onelove]

also, sceptre deal is online only. The rebate is costco online rebate also = better than relying on mailed rebate.