[Pc_Support] 17" LCDs drop under $200 for DVI, 12ms refresh, 1280x1024, etc...

[Justin M. Keyes]

On Tue, 29 Mar 2005 21:36:36 -0800, Bryan J. Smith <b.j.smith at ieee.org> wrote:
> Okay, no more excuses not to go LCD if you're considering a new display.
> 
> Buy.COM is selling the Acer AL1715SMD 17" (equivalent to ~18" CRT) with
> both VGA and DVI inputs, a native 1280x1024 resolution and a nice 12ms
> refresh (~80Hz) for $209.99:
> http://www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=10391408
> 
> $15 coupon for new customers will chop that to $194.99:
> http://www.buy.com/retail/coupon.asp?prid=88301879
> 
> That is just unbelievable.  A CRT is barely any cheaper.  Sure, there
> have been some 17" LCDs for $150 or so, but that's after rebate, they
> are VGA-only (you _want_ DVI for LCD, VGA is just the backup), and a
> crappy refresh rate (possibly only 1024x768 resolution).
> 
> The 19" LCDs with DVI are also breaking the $300 barrier too.  But this
> is the first time I've seen a 17" LCD with DVI for so cheap, and capable
> of 1280x1024.

Awesome!!!