Get a 22-inch LCD with HDMI for $149.99
Hanns-G's 22-incher boasts HDMI and speakers for an impulse-buy price.
(Credit: Newegg)No doubt about it--22 inches is the sweet spot for LCD monitors these days. Witness this deal from TigerDirect: a Hanns-G 21.6-inch wide-screen LCD, with HDMI and speakers, for $149.99. Ground shipping will run you a very reasonable $4.99.
It's rare to find both HDMI and built-in speakers in a monitor this inexpensive. The HG-216DPB also delivers 1,680x1,050 resolution, 5ms response time, and a three-year warranty. The speakers crank out 3 watts apiece--not much, but better than the 1 watt in some monitors.
On the downside, the Hanns-G lacks a DVI port--a likely showstopper for some buyers. It does include a VGA port and cable, though no DVI adapter or HDMI cable. The good news is that the user reviews on TigerDirect, Newegg, and Amazon are downright glowing: 4 and 5 stars almost across the board.
I won't say this is a once-in-a-lifetime deal, but it's definitely a good one for anyone in the market for a nice big LCD. In fact, I could see grabbing one of these to put alongside my current 22-incher for some serious expanded-desktop goodness.
Update: If you don't care about the speakers but do prefer DVI to HDMI, here's an Acer 22-incher for $159.99 shipped.
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Would the picture look better if I used a VGA to DVI cable, or a VGA to HDMI cable (is there such a thing)?
Open to advice/suggestions. The picture is fine, just wanted to see if I could improve things at all.
However, DVI is a major improvement over VGA. I would ditch HDMI though; DVI is better and more compatible among PC equipment.
Also no suprise it was Hannspree since their monitor's usually run at $40-80 less than other monitors in their class
Personally, I think having to deal with Tiger Direct the major drawback of this Hann deal.
For people that have a crappy CRT monitor they should jump on this. For people that want Hi Def PS3/360 action, be wary.
Also... I don't know a single person that knew Hannspree as a brand... and... well... having a monitor go out on you would just make you deal with the warranty or get a new more trusted brand.
I was so dissapointed with the Acer monitor I had bought for 200... Mostly cause it was my first time really actually seeing what HD looked like and I was so enamored with how much better it looked I took it back with my heart set on buying something better, but... Decided I can't afford better right now T_T
Rick if you have a 26 inch HD T.V. deal coming up for around or under 350 from a good brand with good reviews and great reliability... please hook us up.
- by yoyojam55 January 25, 2009 11:36 AM PST
- Here's a Hanns-G monitor with no speakers or HDMI, but great reviews, for 150 at newegg.
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