To Anyse: off topic, computer question

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In a message dated 8/15/2005 12:19:35 PM Eastern Standard Time,

goutbuster@... writes:

Obviously I need something that is compatible with a Mac. And I

have been told to stay away from plasma and stick with LCD

(TFT).

Any advice, recommendations?

Hi Laurie,

Just wanted to mention to avoid H-P f1703. I've had one for about a year and

have had two replacements. Also HP has issued a product warning reguarding

this monitor and extended the normal 12 month warrentee to 24 months. But, I

think it's just a design with suspect components and I would recommend avoiding

the unit. With the defect on record you might find retailers unloading these 17

in. monitors at bargain prices, but it's still not worth the possible failure

and hassel getting it replaced.

Best wishes, Poncho - GA

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Hi again Anyse,

Last spring the division that I work for finally bought me a new

computer..However, they failed to purchase a monitor for it so the

CPU hasn't been unpacked yet.

I recently started to look into buying a monitor and I was

wondering if I can get your advice (or anyone else who wishes to

contribute).

The computer is a Power Mac G5. The flat screen monitors that

are supplied by Apple computers are not an option to me

because they are " too big " . (our administrator doesn't think that a

20 or 21 inch monitor is appropriate for someone like me - it is

probably the cost: $800.00 or more).

So I have been checking into other models and have run into the

sony, magnivision, samsung, etc. I am thinking that I can talk

them into a 17 " flat screen monitor although a 15 " is better than

nothing. The price ranges are from $250.00 to $450.00.

Obviously I need something that is compatible with a Mac. And I

have been told to stay away from plasma and stick with LCD

(TFT).

Any advice, recommendations?

Thanks.

laurie