Another spit wad (Geek advice wanted)

[ar_wahan]

I was hoping the first time my 2-1/2-year-old monitor flickered a few days ago, it was a power surge (and yes, I do have a surge protector). Same the second time, when it didn't just flicker, but got all bright and then toned down again.. But it just decided to go into lovely magenta hues for a few minutes. I think it's dying... and of course, the service plan expired last March.

Darn. I don't have time for this.

It's an Envision monitor, flat screen. Anyone have any recommendations for flat screen monitors?

Comments

[pegasi1978.livejournal.com]

When our computer monitor went up in a cloud of smoke just over a year ago the husband and I went to Wal-Mart and picked up a 17" LCD flat screen/panel monitor by KDS. I'd never heard of the company before, but I LOVE the monitor. Our old one was the original that came with the computer when we bought it at Best Buy. It was a HEAVY, large 17" flat screen. Our new one weighs maybe 10 lbs (what the box said) and is flat panel so it takes up much less desk space. Good luck!

[ar-wahan.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

Another vote for KDS

[be4u.livejournal.com]

I bought a KDS Radius Rad (exact model number I can't remember) in 2003, and it still performs beautifully. Since I use my laptop primarily the KDS doesn't get all that much use, so I can't say it's lasted 4 years with every day use, but still I've been very happy with it.

I too bought mine at Walmart, and I know I didn't pay all that much (and LCD's are cheaper now than in 2003). Here's some reviews that might help:

http://reviews.cnet.com/lcd-monitors/kds-radius-rad-7xp/4505-3174_7-21051928.html

I've also heard very good tings about the View Sonic monitors, and here's a19 inch at amazingly low prices. Wow, have prices come down in the last few years!

Re: Another vote for KDS

[ar-wahan.livejournal.com]

Thanks! From my online searching, I don't think Wal-Mart carries the KDS any more. I found a Samsung on sale at Staples that had good reviews, and then I got a $20 off coupon in the mail. Whee!

[casey492.livejournal.com]

I have a Dell. I love it I can make all kinds of adjustments up, down, tilt and even completly sideways(for working on long documents).

[sapphirescarlet.livejournal.com]

I love my HP, but the WalMart one sounds great too.

[pegasi1978.livejournal.com]

The one we replaced was an HP!