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To: Robert G. Bianchi who wrote (22305)	12/31/1997 10:08:00 AM
From: Jim McMannis	Respond to of 33344

Sony is about to close out it's 17" 200SX and 200SF monitors in favor of new models. Very good deals on the old ones. Jim

To: Robert G. Bianchi who wrote (22305)	12/31/1997 11:44:00 AM
From: steve h	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 33344

Robert, There's no doubt a quality 21" monitor would hold its value over the next few years but the pricing crosses my pain threshold. I do not do enough work at home today to justify the extra $ and the premium to go from 17" to 19" just isn't that high. The fact that todays 19" monitors have a footprint similar to the 17" is also attractive. Unfortunately, our current furniture will not accomodate a 21" monitor even using your corner trick or pulling the desk farther away from the wall. When we move (couple years) I'll purchase computer furniture that can handle a large monitor. Who knows, by then we may be talking about a 25" monitor! If I upgrade then, i can move the 19" to my backup PC! that's not so bad. It is helpful to know that the 1600x1200 is really only practical on a 21" monitor. It sets my expectations appropriately. thanks again steve h

To: Robert G. Bianchi who wrote (22305)	12/31/1997 7:18:00 PM
From: Pravin Kamdar	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 33344

Bob, I'm about ready to order a 21" Viewsonic PT813. It supports 1280x1024 at 100 Hz refresh and 1600x1200 at 85 Hz. I can get it for $1356 plus about $40 in shipping. True that it costs much more than a 19", but I won't need another monitor for a long, long time. Even though this monitor uses a 0.28 mm aperture grill technology versus the 0.25 regular dot pitch scheme their other monitors use, it is supposed to be clearer, sharper, and maintain veritcle and horizontal lines better to the edges of the screen. Do you know of a better monitor for the price? Thanks, and Happy New Year. Pravin.