Is this a good monitor??

[shockwave203]

http://www.viewsonic.com/products/crt_e90fb.htm

A local retailer has this thing up for $369 CDN, and the picture on it is AWESOME!

I found it on several US websites selling for around $230 USD. $230 US is roughly $314 CDN, and with our 13% sales tax, the total it should come to is $354, so the price is pretty close to what it should be. I don't have a ton of money kicking around because of University tuition and I'm trying to save up for a newer car, so this monitor fits quite nicely into what I'd be willing to pay. I won't go higher than $400. I made that mistake buying this LCD with a SLLLLLOOOOWWW response time

Am I overpaying for this monitor? Should a get a better one?

Is this a good monitor?

I plan to use this monitor primarily for gaming, and I want to play games at 1280 X 1024, so the 80hz refresh rate seems acceptable to me.

Any good?

[Folic_Acid]

CNet.com gave it a fairly good rating - a 7.6 or "Good Value." You can check that here. They also list some vendors that might be offering cheaper prices, though I'm guessing they're US-based, so they might charge a bit more for shipping to Canada. Sounds like you got a good one.

[shockwave203]

thanks for the reply.

I had this post sitting on a rage3d forum for two days and no one bothered to answer

[Folic_Acid]

My pleasure. I consult CNet almost always before making a significant electronics purchase, and have never been disappointed in their judgment.

[Horsepower]

i hope you didn't buy it yet. the best site i have found for monitors is Techonweb.com. that monitor is $181 US before shipping(which is probably about $30 US) don't know if they ship to Canada, but give it a shot. but if u choose the E90F(beige, not black) it's only around $170.

here's their link for that monitor: http://www.techonweb.com/shop/products/productdetails.aspx?id=844493

EDIT: out of stock, but there are others VERY similar to what u want. look at the other E90F models for close to the same price. also fixed a link.

[shockwave203]

thanks for the links horsepower, however I just checked, and they only ship inside the US. But thanks anyway

I think I'll go with purchasing it from a local retailer. No wait, no fuss or anything. It's easier, and the price isn't that bad.

Now....to look for a better desk!

[JimmyTango]

Never ever ever buy somethign from the US if you are in Canada. You will be hit by HUGE taxes to get it past customs.

Also, good monitor that size:

http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/article/0,aid,110661,00.asp

I have the samsung there at number 1. It is very nice, and i highly recommend.

Also,t he G series for Viewsonic is bette rthan the E series. I think that is oen they sell at best buy. I got it on sale and hated it. Order this Samsung and have been happy since.