Westinghouse 19" Widescreen LCD $159.99 AIR @ BB B&M

[MoboMojo]

Originally posted by: M0RPH

Originally posted by: MoboMojo
For anybody who picked up the 19" widescreen version, can you reply if there was a clear plastic (mylar) protective sheet over the LCD panel? I just opened the one I picked up yesterday for my son. The panel had the usual foam packaging to cushion from shock and was wrapped inside a foam-type of bag but that's it.

When I opened the regular 19" panel I got for my wife, it had that packaging AND a clear plastic sheet over the panel itself for protection.

Just curious what the rest of you found.

TIA

I did not have any clear protective sheet over the LCD on mine. It was clearly an unopened package though, and I have zero dead/stuck pixels. I wouldn't worry about the sheet not being there.

I'm not concerned about the clear sheet....but the silver plastic bezel around the panel was not snapped-in on both left and right sides. The setup buttons were difficult to activate and there was a small rattling inside (like a broken piece of plastic). It got me wondering if the panel was a return or not -- hence the question about the clear plastic.

Not a problem, though. I exchanged the unit today and the new panel is perfect. And there was no clear plastic sheet on this one either

 

[sheemone00]

damn you guys, I've been wanting to get a LCD for a while now (good ole 19" KDS CRT currently) but I also need to save money. You can always depend on AT Hot Deals to make you bankrupt =P

Anyways before I decide to purchase one, how good is this monitor? I would do some research, but currently I'm at work and I don't want to seem like I'm slacking or anything (we know that's false since I'm posting here lol).

I do play games, fps and mmorpgs, but speed is not the only thing I'm concerened about, but color quality also.

Thanks in advance!

 

[iseestars]

these look very nice... if you can get one get one

 

[xmonger]

Very nice monitor for this price. Looks sharp in sliver and black, it feels decently well built, although the base could be better (sturdier).

Pros: No ghosting in games, No backlight bleed/deal pixels, Text is sharp

Cons : It is a 6 bit panel so viewing angles and colors aren't fantastic .

If you can find one pick it up and give it a test drive. If it doesn't meet your needs you can always return it to BB (I don't think a restocking fee applies to monitors.)

 

[sheemone00]

Which one would be better for all around purpose?

Hanns-G mentioned above or the Westinghouse?

 

[Mloot]

If you happen to find one of these monitors in the store, you might ask about BB's back-to-school coupons. I picked up one of these monitors this morning, and although the coupon wouldn't scan correctly, the cashier still applied the 15% coupon to the price ($147.21 OTD). YMMV, depending on the store and which employee(s) you deal with, but it doesn't hurt to ask.

 

[sheemone00]

Hmmm should I get the Westinghouse or the Viewsonic VX2025.... 300 v.s. 150.... Hmmm

 

[mshan]

Hanns-G 191 is available at Office Depot (I think it was on sale for around $179 a couple weeks ago).

I saw one in store and it has very vivid colors and a very sharp picture.

Seems like very nice LCD (around $180 at Newegg too)