17 inch CRT finally died...

[lumis]

After about a decade of loyal service my 17 inch CRT monitor finally died. I was there when it happened, it was crackling and popping then th epicture went away, followed by an in and out humming noise, i pulled the plug.

So anyhow, in desperate need of a monitor I went to Wal-Mart and purchased a 19 inch Proview widescreen monitor..

It's pretty spritzy compared to my last monitor, it cost $267. I wasn't able to get much useful information from the box, contents or manufacturers website, but here's what I've got;

* 19" widescreen TFT active matrix LCD
* Widescreen (16:9) ratio for the true big picture
* LCD technology means a slender panel
* Proview's new ultra thin design delivers the ultimate in space-saving convenience
* Resolution - 1440 x 900
* Contrast ratio = 500:1
* 8ms
* 300 brightness
* Analog
* Crisp black

It's a pretty nice monitor, but I'm thinking I could possibly get something even better for the same price. Can anyone make a good suggestion on a similarly priced LCD monitor that is 19 inches & widescreen?

I saw this one on newegg.com

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16824116373

It's a ViewSonic, it seems like it is better than the monitor I currently have because it has DVI.

Any suggestions would be welcome. Thanks.

[spiffy]

Do you have access to Costco? They have a Sceptre 19 inch for $229 (after coupon), with a 700:1 contrast ratio and DVI as well.

http://www.costco.com/Common/Category.aspx?Ne=4000000&N=4001499&Nr=P_CatalogName:BC&ca...hse=BC&topnav=

[lumis]

I've never heard of the Sceptre brand, are they any good?

[spiffy]

In general Costco only sells quality products. But I've seen the brand around for quite a while now.

[kenmo]

Walmart in my area (Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada) carry a 19" Starlogic for $249.00 (Canadian $$$). It has a DVI and VGA connectors....

[ROF]

I'd say for an on the spot purchase you got a decent monitor at a good price.

[lumis]

If I can get something beter at a similar price, I have no qualms with using this monitor until I get a suitable replacement and then returning this one back to Wal-Mart for a refund.

[bevills1]

Check http://www.bensbargains.net/ to find a Dell 19" LCD for just $219 as well as some other choices from other vendors.