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HP L1755 17" Flat Panel LCD for $206.95 after a $40 mail-in rebate

B&H Photo Video has the HP L1755 17" Flat Panel LCD for $206.95, after a $40 mail-in rebate >> Regular price is $246.95 >> Offer ends 1/31/2007 >> Click here for deal

ViewSonic VA703b 17" Flat Panel for $149.99 after a $30 mail-in rebate

OnSale.com has the ViewSonic VA703b 17" Flat Panel for $149.99, after a $30 mail-in rebate >> Regular price is $179.99 >> Offer ends 1/31/2007 >> Click here for deal

HP L1906 19" Flat Panel for $179.99 after a $40 mail-in rebate

OnSale.com has the HP L1906 19" Flat Panel for $179.99, after a $40 mail-in rebate >> Regular price is $219.99 >> Offer ends 1/28/2007 >> Click here for deal

ViewSonic VG2030vm 20" Flat Panel LCD for $229.99 after a $30 mail-in rebate

OnSale.com has the ViewSonic VG2030vm 20" Flat Panel LCD for $229.99, after a $30 mail-in rebate >> Regular price is $259.99 >> Offer ends 1/31/2007 >> Click here for deal

Samsung SyncMaster 941BW 19" Flat Panel for $189.95 after a $40 mail-in rebate

PC Connection.com has the Samsung SyncMaster 941BW 19" Flat Panel for $189.95, after a $40 mail-in rebate >> Regular price is $229.95 >> Offer ends 1/31/2007 >> Click here for deal

HP L2045w 20" Flat Panel LCD for $284.99 after a $40 mail-in rebate

OnSale.com has the HP L2045w 20" Flat Panel LCD for $284.99, after a $40 mail-in rebate >> Regular price is $324.99 >> Offer ends 1/31/2007 >> Click here for deal

HP L1740 17" Flat Panel LCD for $159.95 after a $40 mail-in rebate

B&H Photo Video has the HP L1740 17" Flat Panel LCD for $159.95, after a $40 mail-in rebate >> Regular price is $199.95 >> Offer ends 1/31/2007 >> Click here for deal

Out with the old, in with the new

My old CRT monitor finally gave out. My sister has been bugging me about getting a new monitor so that whenever she wants to use the computer, she doesn't have to fight with me for the laptop. I saw the ViewSonic VX2035wm at a friend's house the other day, and it was pretty nice. And right now, there is a $30 mail-in rebate from several of our merchants, but you have to hurry because the offer is only good until January 31, 2007. I might just have to buy one right now!

HP ditching DLP TVs for flat-panel sets

HP announced its new lineup of HDTVs for 2007, and the biggest news is probably that its well-received DLP (digital light processing) rear-projection sets aren't being refreshed for the new year. Word is that the company will let stores sell through the DLPs still out there, but that's it. The focus for 2007 will be on flat-panel models. It's strange, considering that the company invested heavily in DLP technology.

Although I suggested in a recent column that the future for rear-projection sets was pretty dim, I think it's a shame HP's rear-projection sets may soon … Read more