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To: Dave Bissett who wrote (2203)	8/30/1998 5:56:00 PM
From: Len	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 14778

Dave I respect SW's opinion greatly, but I want to add just one caution. If you read further back in this thread, you'll see some suggestions by Sean and I as to how to view a monitor before you buy it, etc. I also want to mention that, should you buy online or through the mail, make sure you ONLY deal with reputable companies who completely spell out your return options. How long, who pays shipping, will you get a complete refund, (including shipping), is there a re-stocking charge, etc. The bottom line is this: ratings are very subjective. First, it is usually based on one person's opinion. Sometimes, 2-3 people. Everyone's eyes are different, so what I may think is the best,you may think is the worst. The only rating that is important is YOURS. So be careful in placing too much emphasis on ratings. Secondly, you have to make a value judgment as to whether the potential problems you may face with a vendor not local to you is worth the money you will save by not buying local. Is $20 saving worth it? Maybe not. $30? $40? $100? Only you can make that judgment. Monitors ARE important. You will spend all day looking at them. But, if you're anywhere near a metro area, you typically have quite a bit to choose from. Computer City, Best Buy, Comp USA, Office Depot, Office Max, Sam's, Costco, and BJ's are just some of the ones near me, all who have what I think are good values on good monitors. And don't forget the smaller computer stores. You can sometimes find ones that aren't in the major stores that are quite good. And the store has dealt with the long distance and shipping for you. They also may be willing to order one for you that you can't find locally. In those cases, sometimes it's worth paying a little more to know that you have someone local that will support you well. Just some things to think about. Len

To: Dave Bissett who wrote (2203)	8/30/1998 7:07:00 PM
From: Street Walker	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 14778

Different Reviews come up with differing opinions. This goes for any component associated with a computer. I've kept up with all the reviews by many outfits. Though I have never seen the Princeton or Iiyama, both are I'm sure excellent montiors since they are top contenders. The Mac World review really sold me on the Princeton. It didn't have as many nice things to say about the Iiyama, if I recall. Its subjective and objective studies proved it to be the best overall, including its warranty and return policy and such that Len just talked about. You've selected some nice monitors to choose from. Good luck deciding. I was ready to buy four 19" Princeton's until I came across a good deal on some 21" Viewsonics. Be sure to check out the Digital Research that Len is talking about. I had a raincheck to buy a bunch of them, but decided for my own sake, that I wanted TCO '95 standards instead of '92. I figure I'm in front of several monitors all day long, that I didn't want to take the chance of glowing too soon in my young life <g>. When I called a local company who provides monitors for large business orders, they said they had the best luck with Princeton. At that time, I had never heard of them. Now I would recommend them above all else if money is no object. Look for the E0 900 to take some more awards when the reviews are updated. S.W.