500 bucks, should I get it?

Diagonal Size: 18.1"
Viewable Size: 18.1"
Display Type: Flat panel display/TFT active matrix - desktop
Depth: 8.78"
Features: Anti-glare, Hardness 3H
Height: 16.97"
Weight: 17.19 lbs
Width: 15.98"
Image Max H-View Angle: +/- 80° (typical)
Image Max V-View Angle: +/- 80° (typical)
Analog Video Format: RGB
Analog Video Signal: RGB, 0.7 Volts ą 5%, 75 ohm input impedance
Compliant Standards: Plug-and-play, ENERGY STARŽ, VESAŽ DPMS
Connectivity Technology: Cable
Device Type: Flat panel display/TFT active matrix - desktop
Digital Video Format: DVI-D
Dimensions (WxDxH): 15.98" x 8.78" x 16.97"
Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight: 15.98" x 8.78" x 16.97" / 17.19 lbs
Dot Pitch: 0.2805 mm Pixel Pitch
Enclosure Color: Midnight Gray
Environmental Parameters: Temperature: 41 °F to 95 °F; Humidity: 10% to 80% (non-condensing)
Factory Preset Resolution Modes: 720 x 400 @ 70 Hz, 640 x 480 @ 60 Hz, 640 x 480 @ 75 Hz, 800 x 600 @ 60 Hz, 800 x 600 @ 75 Hz, 1024 x 768 @ 60 Hz, 1024 x 768 @ 75 Hz, 1152 x 864 @ 75 Hz, 1280 x 1024 @ 60 Hz, 1280 x 1024 @ 75 Hz
Image Brightness: 250 cd/m2 (typical), 200 cd/m2 (minimum)
Image Contrast Ratio: 350:1 (typical), 200:1 (minimum)
Max Operating Temperature: 95 °F
Max Resolution: 1280 x 1024
Max Sync Rate (V x H): 85 Hz x 80 kHz (analog)
Min Operating Temperature: 41 °F
Port(s) Total ( Free ) / Connector Type: 1 x 15-Pin D-Sub, 1 x 24-Pin DVI-D
Power: AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz, 1.0 (RMS) max
Power Consumption Operational: 50 Watts (normal), 55 Watts (maximum)
Power Consumption Operational ( Standby : 50 Watts (3 Watts or less)
Voltage Required: AC 100-240V 50/60 Hz
Humidity Range Operating: 10% to 80% (non-condensing)
Diagonal Size / Viewable Size: 18.1" / 18.1"
Compatibility: PC

 

not a bad price for that. if space is an issue and ur not much of a gamer i'd go for it :thumbup:

 

I said nay and if you wait you can get it cheaper than $500.

the 18" is an older model with low contrast ratio and slow reaction time.

Low contrast ratio = dim looking screen and can't reproduce black very well.

slow reaction rate = ghosting when playing game or watching video.

I went with the 19" Dell LCD.

 

get the one that had the hot brunette chick on the monitor h: :exnbp:

 

for 500, i say no.

i got same thing 2 months ago for 451 shipped.

couple weeks ago, it was selling for 384 + tax.

next month, :dunno: how cheap it'll get.

as far as performance, i really have nothing to compare it to. rick swears the 19" is way better and it's probably true. my previous monitor was some cruddy samsung 15". so this dell 18" blows my old monitor away.

 

that was the planar 18" :rofl:




I would get this instead of the Dell 18" it's costs more but for good reason and if you wait I'm sure there will be a sale plus a mail in rebate.

I got the 19" planar for $648.

 

woohooo!!!! thats the one! :boink: :exnbp:

 

i guess its a nay then. and where can i get monitors for such price jclau

 

check out www.techbargains.com . they list hot deals from dell almost daily

also check out the hot deals forum at www.fatwallet.com