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July 27th, 2008, 05:30 PM
Any thoughts on 24" LCDs for under $400? I'm considering the Samsung 245BW (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824001234) (they have it cheaper at Costco, along with Costco's amazing return policy) or a similar Costco-only Samsung that will be on sale for $350. Opinions, experience, etc. would be appreciated (I'm already aware of the fact that Samsung uses three different manufacturers for panels and know how to check). I'll mostly be using it for browsing the Internet, chatting, gaming, homework, etc., with the occasional movie. No photo editing, so total color accuracy isn't 100% critical and I don't give a shit about viewing angles.
MomoRacer
July 28th, 2008, 04:41 AM
depends, I got a 20" Westinghouse flat panel LCD for $189. u may have to give up some size to get a better price. (PS. i got it at OfficeMax)
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July 28th, 2008, 07:15 PM
There are plenty of TN panels for under $400 nowadays. I just want to hear from people with some personal experience with LCDs.
Kallvin
July 31st, 2008, 11:21 PM
I got a 24inch Acer at newegg.com for 329$. 3ms response time and its amazing!
Ryandel
July 31st, 2008, 11:29 PM
It's a bit pricey. I recently ordered a Samsung 42" for $550
It's a deal I guess. I'll get the specs soon.
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August 1st, 2008, 12:01 AM
http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11297826&whse=BC&Ne=5000001+4000000&eCat=BC|84|1680&N=4018599%204294967156&Mo=0&No=0&Nr=P_CatalogName:BC&Ns=P_Price|1||P_SignDesc1&lang=en-US&Sp=C&topnav=#

Getting this. It'll be on sale for $350 on the 4th. It's the successor to the 245BW. It's a stripped down version (X), so no fancy stand with USB ports and shit, but that's a good deal for a good monitor.

Edit: Just found a $30 rebate I can send in for it, too. $355 after tax and recycling fee :D