Best budget 17" monitor?

[dalilman52]

hi all, im building a comp for my bro and i was wondering if the kds xtreme flat 17" monitor is any good link (http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=24-155-031&depa=0)

but first of all, i want the best budget 17" monitor (preferably lcd if cost is kept at a minimum

so i need recommendations for a good 17" monitor, i want to spend as little as possible and if it is crt, it has to be a flat screen, and must be at newegg or directron

[f012t12]

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=24-116-232&depa=0


I would go to a 19 inch, for with this monitor you can reach resolutions of up to 2048x 1536 for 200 dollars.

True gaming CRT. Not even NEC can beat this one. I will buy this when I get the money 4 new rig this summer.

If newegg's price on this doesn't suite you, you can get this for 200 dollars if you froogle it.

[dalilman52]

ummm will the 17" version of this monitor be a good deal? is this (http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=24-116-231&depa=0) it? and are these true flat screens? not just a flat piece of glass over a curved screen, right?

o and btw, i seriously doubt the comp im building for my bro needs a 19 in. its just not needed, all he does is use AIM, browse the internet, and use microsoft office, he doesnt play games

[f012t12]

Oh, I see. In that case, the 17 inch viewsonic would be a better option, for you STILL get gaming quality, yet a smaller, more practical size.

Maybe you should consider an cheaper 15inch LCD in that case, like you asked for earlier.

[dalilman52]

no, think a 15 inch is too small, and cheap lcd's have a real bad viewing angle and are more expensive than the viewsonic i linked to, thx for the advice

yeah, i think ill go with the p-series viewsonic 17", thx for the advice!

[donny_paycheck]

ebay is an excellent source for monitors just off corporate lease with years of life left in them. I've found 21" Trinitrons on there for $200 several times.

[f012t12]

Donny paycheck, thanks for mentioning that.

I'm about to get my paypal account set up. Maybe become a hardcore ebayer.

btw, anytime dalil.