Which of These 2 Monitors?

[q149]

Which of These 3 Monitors?

I am ordering a new 19" monitor and i have narrowed it down to these three and wondering which you guys think the best to get. btw i am spending about $200

#1 Sony 19 FD Trinitron. CRT HMDA400/L/RF

Description: 19IN/18.0V 24MM 1600X1200 @65HZ HMDA400/L FD TRIN BLUE & SILVER
Manufacturer: Sony
Price: $459.33 - $518.00
User Rating:
Not Rated
Connectors: Video - 15 pin High-Density D-shell (VGA)
Included Devices: USB Hub
Diagonal Screen Size: 19 in
Mounting: Desktop
Pitch: .24 mm
Refresh Rate at Max Resolution: 65 Hz
Resolution: 1024 x 768, 1280 x 1024, 1600 x 1200 (UXGA)
System Type: PC
Viewable Size: 18 in
Display Type: Aperture Grill CRT

#2 KDS Xflat XF9E

Description: Xflat XF9E (19", 1600x1200, .22)
Manufacturer: KDS
Price: $178.00 - $252.00
User Rating:
Not Rated
Detailed Specifications
Connectors: Video - 15 pin Mini D-sub (VGA)
Included Devices: Monitor Stand
Diagonal Screen Size: 19 in
Mounting: Desktop
Pitch: 0.22 mm
Refresh Rate at Max Resolution: 75 Hz
Resolution: 1600 x 1200 (UXGA)
System Type: Apple Macintosh, PC, PowerPC
Tube Type: Flatter Tube
Viewable Size: 18 in
Display Type: Flat CRT

#3 KDS AV-195TF

Description: 19IN/18.0V 24MM 1600X1200 85HZ AV-195TF FD TRINITRON
Manufacturer: KDS
Price: $223.00 - $325.76
User Rating:
Not Rated
Detailed Specifications
Product Family: Displays
Product Line Series Model: AV-195TF
Connectors: Video - 15 pin High-Density D-shell (VGA)
Case Pack Quantity: 1
Color Support: Color
Diagonal Screen Size: 19 in
Manufacturer Sku: AV195TF
Mounting: Desktop
Pitch: 0.24 mm
Refresh Rate at Max Resolution: 85 Hz
Resolution: 1600 x 1200 (UXGA)
System Type: PC (Intel x86 Compatible)
UPC: 769940314010
Vendor: KDS
Viewable Size: 18 in
Display Type: Aperture Grill CRT


I can get the sony one refurb direct from sony shipped for exactly $200 and either KDS new for about $180 shipped.
The KDS looks to have better stats but obviously the Sony is normally very expesive so i dont know which to get
........................ thanks

 

[nut581]

I'd go w/ #3, to do 85Hz@1600x1200 resolution is a very good thing, it will be easy in your eyes, and the price is just right ..

 

[larva]

KDS are very good, hard to go wrong there as they have very good image quality and a 3 year warranty. I don't know what sort of warranty you get on a refurb sony. Many people are fanatical about Sony's, but if you've seen as many monitors as I have you know KDS makes an unbelievably good product for the money. I am using a KDS VS195i right now, and I love it more so than any other set I've had. Monitors vary a great deal, especially if they are shipped UPS... Getting a good example of what you get is actually more important than which make or model. I've seen some really cheap sets that looked great (usually KDS, but others as well if you get a golden example), and really expensive monitors that looked like crap. Getting really good results requires as much luck as it does the selection of any one model of monitor.

 

[q149]

add another

#4
Description: KDS VS-21 21in 1920x1440 VS19.9in 15pin
Manufacturer: KDS
Lowest Price: $438.00 - $505.50
User Rating:
Not Rated
Included Devices: Monitor Stand
Mounting: Desktop
Pitch: 0.25 mm
Refresh Rate at Max Resolution: 75 Hz
Resolution: 1920 x 1440
System Type: PC
Viewable Size: 19.9 in
Display Type: Shadow Mask CRT

i can get this one for $190 refurbished

any more input or recommendations for other monitors? im thinking the x-flat one so far. i will be ording it today or tomorrow
...................thanks

 

[@crilicM@n]

I vote the same as Nut 581.... The 85 hz refresh rate will be better to you eye than a .24 to .22 dot pitch shrink... It wont get your eyes tired....

The #4 is not a good option in my opinion becouse you wont use that extra resolution.... If it has a 85hz refresh rate at 1600x1200 and the price is not much bigger than you may consider it, but I thing the best Bang for the Buck is the KDS AV-195TF