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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Apple LED Cinema Display 24-Inch MB382LL/A Review

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(More customer reviews)I've owned this display a few months (just got the wife one this week, too!), and it's a FANTASTIC display. I moved from my original Apple 23" Cinema Display to this 24" LED Cinema Display, and don't regret it for a second. The screen is incredibly vivid, and if you don't have any obvious windows behind you, the glare from the glass is a non-issue. This holds true for Apple's current notebook lineup.

What I'm really tired of is people complaining that it only works with the Mini-displayport-equipped notebooks. While this is TRUE, it's not like Apple is hiding it from anyone. It says so right on the box! Apple is switching all its equipment, as they have said, to mini displayport. End of story. If you don't have a new Apple notebook, you can't use the display! Go get a different display! Nobody is forcing you to buy this one!

Now, getting back to the review, some might complain that the better part of nine-hundred dollars is a lot of money for a 24" display. But there is a reason for the price-tag. Several reasons, in fact. First, it uses an IPS panel, which provides wonderful color, and fantastic viewing angles. Every four-hundred dollar screen of this size at Best Buy will be a TN panel, which while having the fastest refresh rate, provides terrible color accuracy and viewing angles that fall off drastically when viewed from any angle other than DEAD center. IPS panels are considerably more expensive for this reason. Second, this is an LED backlit display, not a traditional CCFL backlit display. This means the screen reaches full brightness almost instantaneously after turning it on, whereas CCFL LCD screens take some minutes to achieve the same goal. And, of course, LED lit screens are wonderfully bright compared to CCFL. There is currently, as of typing, no screen out there this size which is LED lit and IPS for this price.

Next, let's add the fact that it will power your new MacBook/MacBook Pro/MacBook Air because it provided a power plug for your laptop! So now you can leave your laptop charger in your bag! Now, let's add that this screen has two fairly decent speakers and a rear-facing subwoofer built in. Sure the quality of the speakers isn't going to be so much that you replace a high-end desktop speaker system with it, but for me, for quiet music and YouTube etc, it's perfect. And it also has three USB ports in the back for plugging in your other devices. Oh, and it has a webcam/microphone built in!

The ONLY reason I don't give the display 5 stars is because Apple has a bit of work to do in their "dust-free environments." I've used four of these displays, and each one has had between one and five dust flecks or debris of some sort under the glass. Many people won't notice, but they're there, and others have reported such things on the Apple Discussion Boards.

In any case, this should not put you off buying what is perhaps not even arguably the most stunning display on the market (provided you have a new Apple notebook of course!). I, for one, could not be happier. It takes my breath away every time I turn it on.

To sum up, for the cost of this display, you get a stunning LED lit, IPS panel, which serves as a docking station of sorts to your Apple notebook by providing USB ports, microphone, webcam, speakers AND power to it. Great stuff. I think it was worth the money.

4.5/5

*EDIT 5/20/10*

There are now third-party adapters to let you use your own older MacBook/other laptops with the Cinema Display. Use at your own risk. They're definitely not a guaranteed!

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Designed for the new MacBook family of laptops, the Apple LED Cinema Display features a stunning 24-inch LED-backlit widescreen display with built-in iSight video camera, mic and speakers in an elegant, thin aluminum and glass enclosure. It also includes an integrated MagSafe charger, three USB 2.0 ports and the new Mini DisplayPort, making it easy for MacBook users to quickly connect and power their notebooks as well as use their favorite peripherals.


Expand the screen of your new MacBook, MacBook Pro, or MacBook Air (notebook not included); see larger version. The 24-inch glossy, widescreen display with 1920 x 1200 pixel resolution uses LED-backlit technology to provide instant full-screen brightness and great power efficiency. LEDs are solid-state light sources that light up very quickly, so there's no waiting for your display when you connect your new MacBook, MacBook Pro, or MacBook Air. With the built-in iSight camera, microphone, and speakers, you can connect your new MacBook--leaving it open or closed--and engage in video chats or listen to music just as you would with a desktop computer.
The LED Cinema Display includes a MagSafe connector that powers and charges your new MacBook. The connector sits on your desk, ready and waiting--no need to unravel the cord to the power adapter that came with your notebook. On the back of the display, you'll find three self-powered USB ports that are enabled the moment you plug the USB connector into your new MacBook. Connect a printer, camera, iPod, iPhone, USB hard drive... and they can stay connected so you can just grab your MacBook and go.
Tilt the LED Cinema Display to get the viewing angle that's best for your work environment. With its smooth-motion hinge, adjustment is effortless. Choose an angle anywhere from -5 to 25 degrees.
Part of the next-generation DisplayPort industry standard, the new Mini DisplayPort delivers a pure digital signal that can drive up to a 30-inch widescreen display. The Mini DisplayPort is ultra-compact at just 10 percent the size of a full DVI connector, perfect for the sleek design of the new MacBook family. Adapters are available for using the MacBook's Mini DisplayPort with older generation VGA, DVI/HDMI and Dual-Link DVI displays.
The new LED Cinema Display is the greenest Apple display ever, made with mercury-free LED technology, arsenic-free glass and highly recyclable materials. The LED Cinema Display meets stringent Energy Star 4.0 requirements and achieves EPEAT Gold status. The new display contains no brominated flame retardants, all internal cables and components are PVC-free and its foam packaging has been reduced by 44 percent.

Specifications

Compatibility: MacBook, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro systems with Mini DisplayPort
Display: 24-inch (viewable) LED-backlit thin film transistor (TFT) active-matrix liquid crystal display
Supported resolutions: 1920 by 1200, 1280 by 800, 1024 by 640 pixels
Display colors (maximum): 16.7 million
Viewing angle: 178

Wireless Mouse - Camaro Silver with Black Stripes Review

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(More customer reviews)This thing is junk! it looks cool so if you are interested in a $40.00 car model this is it! I saw were people commented on the battery life which was very true, I had new Duracell in it and it lasted two weeks.Along with the range being minimal the lights do not work in the rear of the car at all and the front ones only work when you press the corresponding side of the mouse, the switch on the bottom (for the headlights) only turn the headlights off when you click the mouse. Save your money, I decided to keep it and not be bothered with returning it when I saw how time consuming the return policy is.

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It's not often that a computer accessory puts a smile on the face of each person who sees it. Road Mice, the officially-licensed computer car mouse, appeals to computer users who love cars. Car enthusiasts, young and old, love these replica automobiles that work as fully-functional computer mice. Road Mice have smooth lines, realistic details, glossy finish and working LED headlights! The hood is split in two segments with a scroll wheel in the middle, so that users can navigate each right and left click with ease. Each mouse comes with a unique VIN number, allowing owners to register their car, receive a title and activate the 12 month product warranty. PC and Mac compatible via available USB port. Four Door Media, the makers of Road Mice, creates, manufacturers, markets and distributes computer-based products and accessories that entertain, promote and educate. The company focuses on marketing products that relate to the automotive industry and appeal to consumers across a wide range of market segments and around the globe.

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Samsung PX2370 23-Inch Widescreen LCD Monitor with LED Backlight Review

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(More customer reviews)This is by far the best monitor I have ever had, that being said i have previously
owned a 23" LED LCD 1080p and a 26" LCD monitor. This monitor by far surpasses the
image quality and design of both those products.

LED Backlighting: My previous LED monitor was just about as good as this one but
the previous monitor had a glass pane over the screen. This monitor however has
a matte finished screen for a no glare experience...

Contrast: Obviously the contrast ratio is not 5M : 1 but it is the best on any
monitor I have ever seen. A little bit of tweaking in the color menu and you
will have life like pictures/video/gaming all on this screenBoot Speed: Some reviews on here state that the Boot Speed is slow, this is not
the case with mine, it boots up in less than a second after touching the touch
sensitive power button conveniently located on the bottom middle of the bezel....

Design: Most people complain about not having a swivel option... Just turn your
monitor its not that hard.... Others complain about a lack of a height adjustment...
Just sit lower/higher... The tilt adjustment is all I need to have this monitor set
up just the way i want it...

Lack of Inputs: This monitor comes with a DVI and a HDMI input... Which is not a problem
for me because all my devices support those two formats. But to everyone else that has
a component hook up, you are SOL... If you have a VGA connection the monitor comes with a
very useful VGA to DVI cable that works pretty well with my Sony Vaio....

Response Time: My old LED monitor had a terrible response time, and I am an avid gamer so I
need a good response time, well this monitor excels in the response time category, games
are crisp with no blur and the image responds perfectly with every move I make!!!

In Conclusion: This monitor is sexy, lightweight, and has the most amazing picture you
will ever see in a 23 in. PLEASE GO BUY THIS PRODUCT....What's great about it: LED Backlighting, Contrast, Brightness, Boot Speed, Simplicity...
What's not so great: Buttons on back, Lack of inputs...

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The Samsung PX2370 23 inch widescreen LCD-LED backlit monitor is elegance defined. Showcasing a Touch of Color charcoal-gradation finish and a profile of just 16.5 mm thin, the PX2370 is pure elegance. The PX2370's images are best-in-class, as well. The LCD-LED backlight produces mega dynamic contrast ratio of 5,000,000:1 for unprecedented detail. Fast 2 ms (G2G) response and 1,920 x 1,080 full HD resolution yield the sharpest images. And with 100 % sRGB color standard reproduction, color will be displayed as it was meant to be displayed. It's the pinnacle of elegance and performance. The Samsung PX2370 LCD-LED 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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ViewSonic VX1932wm-LED 19-Inch WLED-Backlit Energy Efficient LCD Monitor Review

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(More customer reviews)My 19-inch Hyundai monitor died last week after four years (failed circuit board - not economical to repair), so I needed a replacement.The old monitor was SXGA (1280x1024), and I was hoping to move up to HD (1920x1080).However, my graphics chips won't support HD resolution, and my power supply won't support a new graphics card.So I confined my search to SXGA-class monitors.This one caught my eye, mostly because of the LED backlight (no CCFL to burn out) and claimed energy efficiency (15 watts, compared to 45 watts for the deceased Hyundai).It's not exactly SXGA, being slightly wider and shorter (1440x900).The total pixel count is about 1% less than SXGA, so I didn't think I'd be sacrificing much.Now that I have the monitor, I must say that I'm not sacrificing anything.The screen is much brighter and clearer than the old one, and when the monitor wakes up there's no warm-up time (CCFLs normally take a couple of minutes to get up to full brightness).Colors are vivid, and whites seem more white than with CCFL.I wanted to verify the power consumption, so I tested it with my Kill-A-Watt meter.It registered 14 watts - even better than the manufacturer's claims.I can't vouch for the quality of the internal speakers, as I use external speakers.But as a monitor I give it highest marks.

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10,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio, 1440 x 900 Native Resolution, 170/160 Degrees H/V Viewing Angle, 250 cd/m2 Brightness, 5ms Response Time, 15-pin mini D-sub (VGA), DVI-D

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ASUS VH198T 19-Inch Widescreen LED Monitor Review

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(More customer reviews)I've owned this monitor for 3 months and have had no problems.Screen is very bright and the colors vibrant (and appear true); contrast is terrific.Required no setup with Windows 7; just plug it into the computer port and you're ready to go.The screen has a non-reflective, matte surface so it works very well in a bright environment.There are quite a few customization settings (accessible through the familiar button interface on the front panel), but I didn't feel the need to adjust beyond usual brightness and contrast.Price is *significantly* lower than competitors, and performs as well as much more expensive monitors I've had in the past.Asus has a good reputation so I anticipate this monitor will last as long time.

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ASUS VH198T - Save the Earth and Shrink Your Power Bill with VH198; Mercury-free LED monitor delivers ultra-sharp images with great power savings. LED monitor, Green Power Efficiency -up to 40%, 19" Wide, 10M:1 ASUS Smart contrast Ratio, DVI, VGA, 5ms Response Time.

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