Get a 19-inch widescreen LCD with speakers and HDMI for $139.99

(Credit: Best Buy)

Looking for a second monitor? Or an LCD for the den or bedroom? Best Buy has a Hannspree 19-inch widescreen on sale for $139.99 -- and no rebates! You can also avoid shipping charges by picking it up in-store, though you will have to pay sales tax.

Normally I wouldn't get too amped about a 19-inch monitor, but this one has two big perks: built-in speakers and an HDMI interface (VGA, too). That means you could connect, say, a Blu-ray player or Xbox 360, or even an HD cable box. And because the monitor has a maximum resolution of 1,440 by 900, it can do 720p HDTV if you do connect a box.

Alas, the speakers have just two watts of power behind them, so don't expect audio that'll blow your hair back. But otherwise this monitor's a winner: It has 27 glowing user reviews on Best Buy's product page. I'm very tempted to grab one for use with a media-center PC.

[TechMasta]

This is a pretty good deal. I am scouring the net looking for a well-priced monitor since all of my serious surfing/gaming is done through my lcd TV. I need backup monitor in case some games auto default to a setting that will cause my screen to black out. I will then either have to figure out how to configure the rez pre launch of the game app, or plug my rig into a monitor in-game to resize the settings.

This looks dynamic as I could use my ps3, or cable, or straight vga to vga monitor if needed. Hmmm, it might to my living room of uber geekness. That's a pretty good price for a monitor. I am not familiar with that brand though normally shop on new egg.

[gidagorfen]

My original intention was to replace a cheap CRT monitor with a low cost LCD for space saving consideration. I had no idea when I bought this monitor that the value and quality far exceeded my expectations. In this I also opted to try out the HDMI port with AT&T U-verse's box and stunned to learn that we were able to convert an analog CRT 15" TV with what is now a 19" widescreen HDTV in the kitchen! The quality overall is quite obvious and motivated me to purchase two more for computers I own, where in one case it would be utilized as a dual monitor. Adding, I spent at least $100 more for a Samsung 22" that doesn't even have a tilt stand. This one does. The speakers are minimal, but one has the ability to improve upon that. The only downside I see with this fine monitor is the lack of a DVI port. I've read only positive things about this brand so far and they obviously caught my attention. Don't take my word for it...go look at one!

[TechMasta]

dvi to vga converter is like 3 cents? If that's your only draw back it's pretty good review on the + side. How long have you owned it.

[deyes1drktsf]

Skip the 19 inch and get the 22 inch hanspree for $199 resolution of 1680 by 1050 if I'm not mistaken. Worth the extra money. Comparable to much more expensive samsung monitors.