What's the best 19" for your buck?

[AntMan]

I saw that Anandtech votes the iiYama VisionMaster PRO 450 at a price around 600- yet the cheapest you can get is about 620. That's a bit steep for me. I was woundering if anyone else knew of a great 19" Inch Moniter under 600$. Don't get me wrong the iiYama VisionMaster PRO 450 is a great moniter, just real hard to find. And when so few resellers carry it, they can charge OUTRAGEOUS for it. Anyways thanks for anyone who replies






AntMan

 

[Electric Amish]

My suggestions:

19" Shadow Mask: KDS VS-195e ~$300USD

19" Flat Aperture Grille: KDS AV-195T ~$400USD

amish

 

[brassmonkey7]

i like the KDS monitors too

 

[TheNite]

KDS is ok, If you don't mind the tube being twisted in the Bessel. I would go for an NEC myself. I bought Optiquest reconditioned. I'm very happy with it.
These a just a couple out of many that you might be able to pick up under $600

 

[han888]

how about CTX VL950??

 

[SKiller]

Hitachi tubes give best bang/buck imo.

 

[jh314]

Viewsonic has a 19' monitor for around 350-400 at mwave.com

that's a great deal because viewsonic is one of the best monitor out.. and KDS plain sux, that is why their price is always cheaper than other companies

 

[office boy]

KDS here...

BTW
TheNite could you explain this?
KDS is ok, If you don't mind the tube being twisted in the Bessel

 

[prontospyder]

I got the KDS AV-195TF with a Sony Flat FD Tube for under $400 at Onvia with free shipping...it's a great monitor.

 

[dennilfloss]

KDS AV-195 TF here. Awesome value. Great monitor. And my tube appears perfectly centered. I can't see any evidence of twisting from the image position.

 

[AntMan]

Wow Thanks guys, Ill definitly look into that moniter. ANy place other than onvia, that sells it for a good price?




Thanks Again
Ant_Man

 

[Oops]

NEC FE950 here 19" perfectly flat

You can get it for under $400 using coupon at Onvia.com

I love this monitor.

 

[Schola]

KDS AV-194TF here and lovin it

424 from onvia

Schola

 

[Cruisin1]

Viewsonic

Remember to go to Onvia.com because they always got some good deals on monitors. I got a 19 inch sony g400 for 480 after pointclick rebate and onvia.com coupons from them.

 

[roc919]

I too am looking for a 19" monitor, but one with a short neck/depth -- my computer desk only supports up to a 17" monitor.

Any suggestions?

 

[LXi]

Nothing but KDS?? Let me offer something a little bit different:

Shadow mask - Samsung SyncMaster 900IFT ~$350, perfect flat, 0.20mm dot pitch, definitely better than the KDS VisualSensations.

Aperture Grille - Samsung SycnMaster 900NF ~$400, DiamondTron Natural Flat, 0.25mm grille pitch, ultra high resolutions and refresh rates. Best bang for the buck 19" bar none.

 

[duragezic]

KDS, Samsung, or maybe Hitachi if you're looking for a good shadow mask though if you do want a shadow mask, the 900IFT would probably be better.

 

[AntMan]

Wow what a great response.

I guess the two big contendars are the
KDS AV-194TF
Samsung SycnMaster 900NF


Among the Aperture Grille Realm that is. Both on the market for aprox 400, witch is a great price for a 19 Inch Moniter with good quality.

So im just trying to decide between the two. I started off liking the KDS the most, but when I went looking for posts about it on the Anand Boards, people tended to have some glare problems and other such small problems. Does the Samsung have the same problems for a few people? Im just trying to decide between the two, the price difference is so small, it's not a factor.



Thanks Again Everybody
Ant_Man

 

[Lore]

Antman: If you notice any glare problems you'll notice them on both monitors - the only real difference is the actual tube quality, not the screen surface. The KDS uses a Sony FD Trinitron tube, the Samsung uses a Mitsubishi Diamondtron NF tube. It's up to you.

 

[Zach]

I love my KDS AV-195.

 

[Zach]

my first dual post...

 

[AntMan]

in response to that, witch actual tube is better? or is there a dif?





Ant_Man

 

[mcgi6ah2]

I have the Belinea 10 60 30, I don't like the buttons at the front, its not the best of 19", but for £155, which is what I paid, you can't get better. In the UK it would normally be £219 or p'raps $320.

 

[stingygrrl]

I just got the NEC 95F. It supports up to 1600x1200 @75, .25 dp and flat. Runs about $330.
Invar Shadow mask. The model just came out in August and I like it. One of the things I like best is that NEC just put into place a written warranty to replace with a NEW monitor should something happen. I think KDS replaces with refurbs. That was a factor for me. I couldn't find a store near me that sold it, so I had to buy it on the specs and am satisfied.

NEC Accusync 95F

 

[reitz]

If you're really looking for cheap, pick up a Mag Innovision 19" from Wal-Mart for less than $300. Of course if you're looking for quality you'll avoid that model...