DEAL: Sony 23" Widescreen deal

Ric Grupe

At B&H

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?A=details&kw=SPEC-SonyMonitor&is=REG&Q=&O=productlist&sku=354698

This is the monitor that I have and it's absolutely great.

Sony has discontinued this monitor.....originally over $2000!

Be aware you will need a powerful video card and a power supply that will handle it. (latest drivers are a good idea too)

JamieC

Wish I hadn't read this! ;-)

jamie

Scott_Quier

Ric,

I think I hate you!

One more thing to put on my lust list. Of course, I'm sure that when I finally work my way down to this item, it will not be available.

But, I can use this link to torment my better half

Thanks!

Ric Grupe

Scott_Quier wrote:

Ric,

I think I hate you!

One more thing to put on my lust list. Of course, I'm sure that when I finally work my way down to this item, it will not be available.

But, I can use this link to torment my better half

Thanks!

Hey, I waited 18 months....and the price dropped from $2400 to the $1050 I paid. If a new monitor is in your future, I would advise you to not let this one pass you by. Tell your dear wife that it comes with a 3 year warranty!

Bob Bell

Ric Grupe wrote:

Hey, I waited 18 months....and the price dropped from $2400 to the $1050 I paid. If a new monitor is in your future, I would advise you to not let this one pass you by. Tell your dear wife that it comes with a 3 year warranty!

Hi Ric,

I have seen a few recent notes on this LCD because of how cheap it has become and have looked at getting one but I use a KVM (1 monitor, keyboard, mouse) for 2 machines and was wondering if that LCD can take video input from both a VGA source and a DVI source and use the LCD OSD to switch the input? My second machine is file storage and DVD/CD burning so I only need the screen when burning discs.

System

The Dell 24" is still cheaper and rated better on cnet.com. It's also brighter and faster and has a boat load more features.

ChrisJ

Just a note for video fans... my guess is that this monitor will *not* play commercial Blu-Ray or HD-DVD content. Its replacement probably will.

Ric Grupe

Bob Bell wrote:

Hi Ric,

I have seen a few recent notes on this LCD because of how cheap it has become and have looked at getting one but I use a KVM (1 monitor, keyboard, mouse) for 2 machines and was wondering if that LCD can take video input from both a VGA source and a DVI source and use the LCD OSD to switch the input? My second machine is file storage and DVD/CD burning so I only need the screen when burning discs.

Yes and yes.:D

Ric Grupe

truth wrote:

The Dell 24" is still cheaper and rated better on cnet.com. It's also brighter and faster and has a boat load more features.

Dell advertises on cnet...you figure it out.

Brighter is not better. After calibrating this monitor (properly) I only use 60% of the available brightness.

Ric Grupe

ChrisJ wrote:

Just a note for video fans... my guess is that this monitor will *not* play commercial Blu-Ray or HD-DVD content. Its replacement probably will.

Maybe.....for how much more? $$$$$ is important...no?

System

Ric Grupe wrote:

Dell advertises on cnet...you figure it out.

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And you paid $1050 for the monitor in question, biased much?

Ric Grupe

truth wrote:

And you paid $1050 for the monitor in question, biased much?

No...just informed.

wxwax

truth wrote:

And you paid $1050 for the monitor in question, biased much?

Easy, big guy.

System

wxwax wrote:

Easy, big guy.

That was tit for tat. My apologies.

wxwax

truth wrote:

That was tit for tat. My apologies.

10/4 good buddy.

ChrisJ

Ric Grupe wrote:

Maybe.....for how much more? $$$$$ is important...no?

This monitor will *NOT* play commercial HD-DVD or Blu-Ray discs at their highest resolutions. My monitors are the same way and there's nothing wrong with that.

My point is that if this is important to you in the near future, then don't buy this monitor. Buy something with HDCP support (along with a compliant video card, too).

A good monitor can last at least 5 years... it's just something to consider, not necessarily a deal-breaker (and this is a good deal).

binghott

i've said it before and i'll say it again: the dell 24" is fantastic. i don't use the full brightness often, but it's nice to have. there are tons of great reviews of the dell monitor in other places besides cnet. i'm too lazy to link to them now, but i'm sure a google (or chacha.com) search will give you what you need.

System

The Dell is even cheaper if you want it from the Dell Outlet $679.