Compaq Presario FS740 17" Flat CRT Multimedia Monitor Review

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(More customer reviews)Purchased this monitor as part of a bundle with an Emachines system @ Circuit City.The monitor has a great picture and comes with JBL Platinum Speakers and built in microphone.While I'm not a fan of built in mic's this one works OK.The speakers are powered and need to be manually turned on and off via the volume control.They can be hung on the side of the monitor or they also can be put on the desktop with supplied stands.They sound pretty good but sound distorted at higher levels.They are a huge step up from the supplied e-machines speakers that came with the CPU though.Controls are easy to use and all cables and such are provided....

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With its built-in speakers and absolutely flat 17-inch viewing screen, the Compaq Presario flat-screen multimedia monitor is ready and waiting for your games and graphic-heavy applications. Due to its 1,280 x 1,024 resolution and 85 Hz refresh rate, you can be sure that your images will retain clarity and crispness with clear color separation. Installation is nothing more than connecting the 15-pin minicord, and the onscreen controls allow you to customize color, screen size, and a handful of image settings to achieve your perfect picture. The speakers are far more versatile than standard-issue built-ins, as they can be easily detached for a variety of layouts. Users with a digital audio player can connect it directly to the speakers and groove to the beats while saving power--you won't need to turn on the PC with this direct connection.
The Compaq monitor comes with a one-year warranty on parts and labor.

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Sony CPD-G500 21" FD Trinitron Monitor Review

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(More customer reviews)This monitor is absolutely amazing.The images are sharp and the text is very clear.Plus the monitor being flat is a plus also! Some monitors I've seen have a low refresh rate, but you won't have that problem with this monitor.I use it at 1600x1200 resolution and the refresh rate is 85 Hz.No flicker there :)The only minuses I can think of are the 2 very very faint horizontal lines in the screen but that cant be helped since its an aperature grill and that the monitor is big.But hey, if you're buying a 21" monitor, you'd expect it to be big right?Buy this monitor and you won't be disappointed.

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Designed for corporate offices, the Sony CDP-G500 21-inch FD Trinitron monitor offers a large viewing area and advanced onscreen controls. The flat Trinitron CRT provides high image quality while reducing glare and washout.
The CDP-G500 has dual inputs for connecting two PCs, a 19.8 viewable screen area, and a DisplayMouse control. The many onscreen functions allow you to adjust horizontal/vertical size/position/convergence, zoom, keystone, pincushion, color temperature, bass boost, degauss, and more.
High-resolution capabilities in the Sony CDP-G500 ensure that your important data and images are precisely displayed in crisp focus and with vivid color, thanks to the 0.24 mm aperture grille pitch, a recommended resolution of 1,600 x 1,200 at a flicker-free 85 Hz, and an antireflective coating. The tilt function allows you to adjust the viewing angle for the most comfortable viewing position.
This substantial 70-pound monitor is delivered with cable and Mac adapter. The monitor parts, labor, and CRT are all backed by a three-year warranty.

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NEC LCD1760V-BK 17" LCD Monitor (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)The NEC MultiSync LCD 1760V monitor is an excellent choice if you are considering an LCD monitor.In case you didn't know, NEC-Mitsubishi Display Systems, the manufacturer, is one of the first companies to produce LCD monitors, so they really know what they are doing.The LCD screen itself measures... you guessed it... 17 inches diagonally, and the image is sharp and bright even at 70% brightness and 50% contrast.The native resolution is 1280x768; if you think you'll get eye strains at this level, don't worry: the monitor comes with a free downloaded copy of Liquid View, which makes Windows easier to look at.
Setup was a total breeze for me.I just took the monitor out of the box, hooked up the power and monitor cables, and turned it on.NEC's exclusive automatic adjustment immediately set the contrast and brightness to my liking.The only adjustment you may need to make is on the PC itself: according to an instruction sheet taped to the monitor, you should set the display adapter to 1280x1024 at 60Hz.
The 1760V is stylish in either black or white.Because it's made in China, the plastic does feel a little "cheap" when you inspect it up-close.Thankfully the LCD screen itself is top-notch.No dead pixels, no ghosting, no pulsating spots as with offerings from off-brands like KDS or Cornea.
My only complaint is the control buttons on the monitor have nearly invisible markings.Of course, the automatic adjustment feature means you probably won't have to tinker with the monitor controls, but NEC should have labeled them more clearly.Contrary to what one reviewer claims, the manual *does* mention the buttons and what they do, in a table on p. 7.The buttons are responsive and easy to press, which is an improvement over some previous models.The setup interface is pretty straightforward, although first-timers may need to refer to the manual to see which buttons control what.
In summary, another excellent product from NEC-Mitsubishi.If you want a 17-inch LCD, be sure to get this affordable, high-quality one.
(Note: This model is Macintosh-friendly.)

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With a clean, stylish design and a full 17-inch viewing screen, the NEC-Mitsubishi 1760V offers distortion-free imaging and an impressive conservation of desktop space. Combining an exceptional 400:1 contrast ratio with high brightness and 1,280 x 1,024 resolution, business text is cleanly legible while high-end graphics show rich colors and crisp edges.
The tilt/swivel base supplies plenty of comfortable viewing options, and the screen detaches from the base for easy wall mounting. Simple onscreen controls allow you to set the picture to your personal viewing preferences, and the thin frame adds a touch of edgy style. NEC-Mitsubishi includes a three-year warranty covering parts and service with this monitor.
What's in the Box
Monitor, AC power supply and cord, stand, 15-pin analog cable, instructions, warranty information

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ASUS Internal 4x Blu-Ray Reader SATA Optical Drive BR-04B2T (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)If you're shopping around for BD-ROM drives, you should be aware that the software required to play bluray movies can cost as much as the drive itself.It's therefore pretty crucial to find a drive which includes some software if you're on a budget.Keywords in the product description like "BULK" or "OEM" can indicate that software may not be included, so bear that in mind when choosing. The amazon page for this product does not give details on the included software, so I took a chance.

I'm relieved to report that this drive comes in a retail box which includes four screws and PowerDVD 9 software.I had been tracking prices of BD-ROMs on this and other sites for about a year, and at the time of purchase this was the least expensive option for a BD-ROM with software that I had ever seen.

As for the quality of the PowerDVD 9 software, I'm sure you can get an earful from its product page.For my purposes, it is able to play blurays, and I'm not going to look a gift horse in the mouth.A notable difference between PowerDVD 9 and 10 is that only 10 will support 3D movies.If you're interested in watching 3D movies with this drive, know that you'll have to shell out some extra money for the upgraded software.Of course, if you're a 3D movie enthusiast, you're probably used to shelling out extra money.

Please note that a SATA cable is NOT included.Go ahead and add it to your cart now; you won't want to wait another week for amazon to ship it, nor will you want to shell out twenty bucks at Best Buy for one.I'm sure I don't have to tell you this, but also make sure your power supply has available SATA power cables and your motherboard has available SATA slots.

I can't really review the comparative performance of this drive verses other drives.I expect higher speeds are more useful when it comes to ripping blurays or using data BDs, but the 4x speed is sufficient to play movies.The mild imperfections I observe when watching movies (more to the sound than the video) I'm more willing to attribute to my modest supporting cast (a 1.8 GHz Core2Duo, Radeon HD 3450, for reference).

Anyway, five stars for meeting my expectations of the drive, coming with software, and VALUE!

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ASUS BR-04B2T - Enjoy High Definition Movie Playback. BR-04B2T is a Blu-Ray disk drive capable of high definition playback. It provides you with a superior read quality of BD-ROM (SL/DL), BD-R (SL/DL), and BD-RE (SL/DL) discs as well as a wide range of CD and DVD formats.

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LITE-ON 4x Blu-ray Disc SATA Internal Optical Drive iHOS104 Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this drive as a 2nd drive in my computer, with the added ability to play Blu-ray discs. For the price it really can't be beat, especially since it includes good software that costs retail almost as much as the drive. It's also a very quiet drive. So far it plays everything I stick in it, with no problems. The picture on my new 23" HP 1080p monitor is drop-dead gorgeous and very stable. You do need a decent video card to use this drive, but the one that came with my new HP has a dedicated 512 mb of memory and works fine. It also has an HDMI output.

The only minus I can say about the BD drive is that it came with an SATA cable, but no power conversion adapter.

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HP 2310m 23" Full HD Widescreen LCD Monitor Review

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(More customer reviews)This monitor is absolutely gorgeous. The colors are vibrant, the black levels are impressive, and it has many features. It has a sleep timer, you can change the input it will automatically switch to at turn on by changing the default input, you can view how many hours the backlight has been on...it's great. HDMI, DVI, VGA, it can do it all. It even comes with a VGA cable. I haven't really experienced any glare, but then again I don't sit in front of sunlight and the paparazzi aren't particularly interested in me.

Just one caveat: the monitor comes folded, as the hinge between the base and the screen allows it to collapse and fit inside the packaging box. When I was unfolding it from the box, the hinge was quite stiff. I was actually a bit concerned that I would break the monitor right in half. Instead of holding the base and pulling the screen to unfold it, try holding the screen and pulling the base. It's less scarier and it works out easier.

Overall, I really enjoy this monitor and I would highly recommend it!

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Take in the perfect view with our dazzling 2310m 23" Diagonal Full HD Widescreen LCD Monitor. Enjoy surfing the Web, viewing videos and photos, playing on-line PC games, and working on projects on this eye-catching monitor.

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ViewSonic VT2300LED 23-Inch 1920x1080p LED LCD HDTV with Built-in HDTV Tuner, Black Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased this television as a computer monitor.I wanted it because of the LCD backlight, built in speakers, and large screen, for a computer monitor.When I purchased it my computer had not yet been built so I hooked it up to my cable box and WOW what a great picture!Granted I was coming from an old CRT television but hey this thing was very impressive!It is very customizable and can be set on preset settings as well.It worked great to replace a 1981 circa Magnavox in my bedroom.I used it for a couple of weeks as a television and when my computer came in I switched it to a computer monitor.I had purchased an HDMI cable from AMAZON before my computer arrived.Plugged in the HDMI cable and the power and keyboard and wal-la the picture came on with the sound!No need to configure the system to set up, it just works!Right out of the box.Being an informed consumer I had read that you need to calibrate the screen.Well when the monitor first came on I understood why.Things seemed a little blurry.I set the Veiwsonic to Computer and it helped but this was not yet the solution.I then found in Windows 7 the clear type set up under the control panel and displays.Once you configure to clear type this thing looks great!It is like reading on a piece of paper!Screens and videos look great!I am running Windows 7 64-bit professional.The high resolution high definition screen is very impressive!For me the price was right because I have a computer monitor that can be a television if I want as well.It has three HDMI connections so I can connect another computer, maybe a Mac Mini in the future, and later maybe an X-box 360!You can easily switch with the touch sensitive controls or use the remote.The colors and contrast are really incredible.This television/monitor is a great deal for the money!I caught mine at a good time to purchase because I got it for about twenty-five dollars under three-hundred dollars!If you read these reviews often you will know why I wrote it like that.It runs cool, comes on after a 5 second Viewsonic warm up screen, switches between sources easily, looks great and works like it is supposed to!In short I like this monitor a lot!

To me it rivals the Apple LED Cinema Display.Notice I said rivals not as good as or surpasses!This television is great!It works as a monitor wonderfully!Part of the reason I purchased it is due to the fact that I wanted built in speakers and an HDMI connection.I did not want to have a video cable, power cord, speakers, speaker wire, and another power cord for the speakers forming a web on my desk.This set up is clean and simple.HDMI cable to the back of the computer to the monitor, then everything works.One power cord for the monitor and one for the computer. Simple!I compared it to the Apple Cinema Display because I was thinking of using one of these to connect to my PC.Unfortunately you would need to by the Apple Mini Display video connector to HDMI conversion plug and pray that it would work.I could never get assurances that you could get PC drivers for the camera and I did not find anyone that said that it worked when they connected to a PC.Oh and also to buy the Apple you would need to cough up three times the money!I know the Apple display is IPS has a glass screen (the Viewsonic has the plasticky laptop screen) and a built in video camera.Still this does not make it worth nearly a thousand dollars! I do wish that Viewsonic would place a glass screen on this television; it would move it up in class, and admittedly in cost.I wish they would install a camera on the top of the screen, a good one, like the new ones from Logitech!Then they would have a true Apple competitor!When I looked around for a large screen, LED backlight, High definition monitor, with multiple HDMI connections, and built in speakers the Viewsonic television is the only one I could find this affordably.This is the only monitor, or television, that came close to the Apple Display, and after purchasing it and using it as both a television and a monitor, I feel that it has lived up to its printed specifications and my expectations!Buy one I think you will agree!

One more thing; I purchased this through Amazon along with another item through J&R Audio.I had to return the other item after purchasing it.I could not have had a better experience from the folks at J&R Music.They were kind, helpful, and did everything they said that they would do and even faster than they said they would do it.It is rare these days to find a company that under promises and over delivers and I feel these folks did.I am always leery of ordering from a reseller and these folks gave me confidence!

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The VT2300 LED HDTV is the perfect multifunctional HDTV/ PC display for any room in the home or business. With its full HD1920x1080p native resolution panel is perfect for viewing HDTV video entertainment or working as your desktop PC display featuring the latest LED backlight technology. It versatile connectivity including 3 HDMI ports, VGA, HDTV tuner, and component video inputs make this multipurpose compatible will a wide range of CE and computer products. Enjoy the precision audio with its built in SRS TruSurround HD audio or connect to your favorite digital audio system with the SPDIF output. Easily mountable on the wall or custom integration with the VESA 100mm x100mm rear mounting feature.

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ASUS VH242H 23.6-Inch Widescreen LCD Monitor - Black Review

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(More customer reviews)After 3+ months of great use of the VH242H, I cam home to find a problem that seems to be affecting/afflicting several other reviewers of this monitor - a flickering gray screen that does not seem to abate. I'll be hitting up ASUS service in the next few days, and will update this review or add comments as things progress.

Up until now, I've been very happy with this monitor and would certainly have given it 4 stars. I'm giving it 2 stars instead of 1 star because it did so well. I might downgrade it depending on how ASUS service deals with this monitor.

[UPDATE 12/21/09]

Well, the monitor has gone to the ASUS repair facility and returned to me (with about a 2-week lag, and not the best online information regarding whether the monitor had been shipped or not), and it worked right out of the box.

And then it didn't. After putting my MacBook Pro to sleep and waking it up I found... the flickering BLACK screen of death. After jiggling, I was able to get the monitor working, but this happens now every time I either put the computer to sleep or unhook the monitor cable (which connects to a DisplayPort adapter). I've updated the video; more to follow soon.

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ASUS 23.6-inch VH242H Full HD Widescreen LCD Monitor: Delivers Vibrant Images with Exceptional Features.

ASUS VH242H LCD monitor presents you with stunning High Definition visual quality with exceptional features. The VH242H features a 23.6-inch 1080p Full HD LCD screen that is 16:9 ratio, perfect for High Definition movies.

With HDMI input and built-in stereo speakers, you can attach your gaming console, PC or Blu-Ray player for instant High Definition enjoyment.

With features such as ASUS' exclusive Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, ASCR (ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio) Technology, Aspect Control and HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection), the VH242H optimizes your visual experience for all user-scenarios and environments.

The ASUS VH242H makes the most out of your computer for gaming, HD movies, videos and graphic-intensive applications with its quick 5ms response rate. With built-in stereo speakers, VH242H gives you instant multimedia enjoyment.

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Key Features

23.6-inch full 1080p HD widescreen with 5ms quick response time
HDMI/DVI/VGA inputs with built-in stereo speakers for instant HD multimedia enjoyment
Splendid Video Intelligence Technology with 5 preset modes and 3 skin-tone presets
HDCP support and Windows Vista certified enables full-quality digital HD content playback
Stylish design with practical wall-mount options for fitting into any type of décors

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ASUS Innovation and Quality

ASUS is the world leader in motherboards and graphics cards, and is the fastest growing of the top 10 notebook brands (currently number 5).*

The ASUS product portfolio includes notebooks, Eee PCs, motherboards, graphics cards, and much more.

In 2008 alone, ASUS products won 3,056 distinguished awards thanks to the innovative user-centric technologies such as Splendid Video Intelligence, the ASUS exclusive display optimization technology that is included in every ASUS LCD monitors and notebooks.

High Definition Cinematics Right On Your Desk

ASUS VH242H features as 23.6-inch 16:9 widescreen display with 1920x1080 resolution that enables borderless Full HD 1080p full-screen video display. Its vibrant ASUS Splendid display engine and HDMI input provides life-like images so you can enjoy stunning details and High Definition clarity.

HDMI input simplifies cabling in a pure uncompressed digital format for plug-and-play easiness. HDMI provides pristine and stunning audio and video clarity for instant multimedia enjoyment with PC, gaming consoles, Blu-ray players, etc.

Also onboard is a digital SPDIF audio output to connect to your home audio system for complete desktop entertainment experience.

ASUS VH242H is versatile and High Definition ready to handle your multimedia needs.

Delivers Vibrant Images with Exceptional Features

DVI input with HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) supported ensures video signal integrity and image quality, giving you the best visuals through digital video technology.

ASCR (ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio) Technology automatically adjusts the luminance of the backlight for better displays according to the image contents, and improves the contrast ratio to 20000:1 – resulting in more realistic rendering of night scenes during games or movies.

Aspect Control function allows users to select a preferred display mode between Full and 4:3 modes for true-to-life gaming or movie watching without any quality loss or image distortion.

The 23.6-inch widescreen in 16:9 golden ratio gives you the best viewing comfort with more horizontal estate compared to traditional 4:3 ratio. 16.7 million display colors deliver rich and colorful images.

Intelligent Image Enhancement with ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology

ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology adopts a color engine to detect activation and usage of video applications. It will then automatically optimize image quality with intelligent color, brightness, contrast and sharpness corrections for the best visual results.

The Splendid offers 5 video modes designed for scenery, theater, gaming, night view, and standard images scenarios.

Splendid also provides 3 skin tones of yellowish, natural and reddish to produce realistic visuals of the human objects in your videos.

You can see optimized images on screen and select between the five modes via a hotkey quickly at your will.

Sleek and User-friendly Design for Modern Décor and Ease-of-Use

ASUS designed glossy piano-black frame and smooth base design create a classy look for VH242H.

Built-in stereo speakers enable audio enjoyment together with true-to-life HD visual.

Convenient key controls for easy set-up in the multi-language OSD.

Cable manager helps you to manage tangling cables and wires and put them out of sight.

VESA Wall Mount compatible (100 x 100 mm), helps you minimize its footprint and fit into your home or office décor.

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ViewSonic VA2223wm 22-Inch 16:9 1080p LCD Monitor Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this monitor to replace a 10 year old 18" LCD.The monitor was easy to assemble, the color and size are nice, very nice.It took a little tweaking to get the color right on my Mac Mini, but once done the picture is quite stunning.
There are a couple of downsides, hence the 4 stars.The monitor does support DVI, but does not come with a DVI cable only VGA.Luckily, I had a spare DVI cable.Second, the speakers are not really good.They are fine for normal computer use, but if listen to a lot of music or movies on your computer, you will probably not like the built-in speakers.
All in all, a great monitor for the price.I recommend it.

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"ViewSonic's 22"" (21.5"" viewable) VA2223wm delivers Full HD 1920x1080 resolution at a price that won't break your budget. This stylish 22-inch LCD delivers extreme clarity, amazing color with 16,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio and fast ClearMotiv® 5ms video response. Enjoy beautiful graphics and view spreadsheets in unbelievable clarity. Enjoy greater productivity with the ability to view two full-size documents side-by-side or work in multiple applications simultaneously on the widescreen display. Integrated speakers in a stylish, slim-bezel design provide multimedia enjoyment. Eco-mode conserves power and can extend backlight life. VA2223wm fits seamlessly into any office decor. It's great for desktop applications at home, school or in the office."

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