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Title: how would this monitor play aces high
Post by: Pollock on April 04, 2009, 07:27:27 PM

http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11243103&whse=BC&topnav=&browse=&lang=en-US

Title: Re: how would this monitor play aces high
Post by: Fulmar on April 04, 2009, 07:40:02 PM

I'm not a fan of low quality brands such as Sceptre.  Remember, you get what you pay for.  I looked for specs on it and could not confirm the contrast ratio (listed as 4000:1) as either Dynamic or Static.  I have a gut feeling thats a dynamic rating, especially for that price point.  So I wouldn't expect the Static contrast ratio to be very high.

The warranty on it is only 1 year.  Better brands like Samsung, Viewsonic, Dell, Acer, Asus carry 3-5 year warranties.

I'm sure it will play it fine, but IMO if you're on a $220 budget, I'd go to a 22" quality brand over an extra 2" of something shaddy.  Remember, you get what you pay for.

Title: Re: how would this monitor play aces high
Post by: Motherland on April 04, 2009, 07:44:23 PM

If you're willing to spend an extra $60 for 2" less, the LG Monitor I have is superb. I originally had an HP 17", and when I upgraded I decided to go with a (cheaper than the LG) Westinghouse 22"... I returned it for the LG the next day.

Title: Re: how would this monitor play aces high
Post by: Pollock on April 04, 2009, 09:11:20 PM

I forgot to add costco has 90 day return policy.

Title: Re: how would this monitor play aces high
Post by: _vic_ on April 04, 2009, 09:45:01 PM

Quote from: Pollock on April 04, 2009, 09:11:20 PM

I forgot to add costco has 90 day return policy.

Well then it seems you've answered your own question!  :salute

I have a 22" Daewoo monitor that I was concerned about (specs weren't even listed on the box - aside from resolution) but I bought it at AAFES (Army Air Force Exchange Services) and I knew AAFES would let me return it without any problems if I didn't like the monitor... Worked great so I didn't need to take it back.

Tim