Sony SDM-HS93/B Flat Panel 19" LCD Monitor (Black)

Right now Sony has a rebate offer in conjunction with many electronics stores, including amazon and J&R. This allows you to buy the 19 inch model at the same price as the 17 inch! But I believe you have to do so before Jan.1 2005.

I agonized for about two months on what kind of Sony monitor to buy (I had my heart set on Sony because it's been a reliable company with reliable and above-average products in my experience) ... and finally after miles and miles of research I settled on this one.

Why?

Response time and contrast ratio. When you're shopping for LCD's a friend who's a computer whiz said those two factors are imperative in getting a good deal -- not to mention a decent monitor. And when I saw that I could buy the 19 inch version at the same price as the 17 inch version, well, it kind of sealed the deal.

I use the monitor to write, surf the web and play video games. The dimensions of color are amazing. The monitor has no...Read more

Pro: Great monitor, bright, high contrast

Con: zero

This is a great monitor. Really bright and high contrast. The price tag is considerably higher than competiting products. Yet, it's a Sony.

I'd give it 5 stars if the price is lower, or, if Sony adds speakers or digital inputs (DVI).

I have owned this LCD for 3 years and it has been problem free. The design is curvy and nice and that's the best thing I like about it..no ugly complicated plastics or speakers or dots everywhere like others, this minimalist design is appealing. Too bad it has no DVI, but then that was 3-4 years ago. Somehow I am getting only 60hz refresh rate using analogue all this time. Color is really nice and vivid. I will continue to buy products from Sony.