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Computer monitor - any deals? - 12-30-2008, 02:14 PM


My son has around $175 saved and wants a new computer monitor. Anyone have any good suggestions? We're hoping for a New Year's Day sale, but would be open to ordering online if someone knows a good deal.

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12-30-2008, 03:13 PM


What does your son do with his computer? Does he game? Does he photo-edit? Watch movies...? You have the set budget, now figure out what he wants to use it for and maybe what size he monitor he would like? Do you care about brands?

Answer these questions... and I'm sure, more input will follow.

Most 19"-22" monitors are at or near the stated budget. The current trend is toward wide screen. You are not limited considering how much you are willing to spend.

However, if he wants a high contrast, fast response monitor, it will cost a bit.

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He kills things!! He is addicted to the Runescape game and spends hours traveling the landscape, bartering for potions/gold and conquering the natives. What more fun can a 13-year-old have?

It's an online subscription game, so it's not super-graphics oriented, but I think he's looking for 19-22' widescreen. I know there are some amazing deals out there, but I want to make sure he gets something decent looking and doesn't just go for the cheapest online deal!

Appreciate the help!
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I have a used, but very good condition HP w2007 if your interested in a used one and he will have some change left over.
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12-30-2008, 04:48 PM


Best Buy had a killer deal on a 22" or 24" monitor the weekend after Thanksgiving. A friend of mine got one for under $170 shipped. I have seen his monitor and I am jealous! Check the Best Buy web pages for deals.

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12-30-2008, 04:56 PM


check http://www.ecost.com/ They usually have some REALLY fantastic deals! I am ADDICTED to that website! hehehe Im on their emailing list so I get an email everyday with their daily deals. They have had a LOT of monitors onsale lately.

heres the link to what your looing for: http://www.ecost.com/ecost/ecplasma/...gory=155439091

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check http://www.ecost.com/ They usually have some REALLY fantastic deals! I am ADDICTED to that website! hehehe Im on their emailing list so I get an email everyday with their daily deals. They have had a LOT of monitors onsale lately.

heres the link to what your looing for: http://www.ecost.com/ecost/ecplasma/...gory=155439091
I think she should Stay away from Ecost it has a baaaaaaaaaaaad rating
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