monitor choice

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i can get a dell monitor through work for like 15% off

How about a Dell 2008WFP 20" monitor for 25% off? http://dealigg.com/story-Dell-Coupons-Dell-Coupon-Code

edit;
Never mind - the coupon code is still good. But the 25% off applies to the list price of $299 and not the Dell store price of $249.
Your deal may be better through the company 15% off deal.
[:wr2:2] Still its only $224 after using the coupon. No rebate wait needed.

 

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Really? Is this just in your experience with Dell monitors? Have you seen this problem on multiple Dell LCDs? Did you personally have problems with one of these monitors? I don't mean to sound like I'm quizzing you; I'm just interested in hearing more about these problems you mention and to just see the basis of your opinion (for example, I have a personal grudge against Intel because my P4 toasted).

In my (albeit somewhat limited) experience, the standard Dell monitors are perfectly adequate (average) monitors, whereas the UltraSharp models are on par with all but the most expensive, professional level LCDs.

We've had a 19" UltraSharp with our family computer for about 1 1/2 years now. The image quality is great, and during that time it's had no dead pixels or other problems.

I'm also happy to report that my 19" ViewSonic monitor continues to serve me well after almost 3 years, which is good, because it cost $300 in Oct. 2005. I don't know where ViewSonic stands today, but mine works as advertised...

Yep, personal experience. All the lcds in office are 22" widescreen dells. More than half have streaking problems. It's not exactly stuck pixle, more like a vague blot, or "screenburn." Becomes worse when you turn brightness all the way up, hardly noticable when you keep the monitor dark. 😛