Get a 24-inch 1080p LCD for $179.95 shipped
This spacious 24-inch LCD features an HDMI interface and built-in speakers.
(Credit: ViewSonic)Still squinting at a 17- or 19-inch monitor? Heck, if you're using a laptop as your primary PC, you might be looking at a mere 15-incher. The horror!
Fortunately, loads of extra screen estate await you: PC Connection has a refurbished ViewSonic VX2433WM 24-inch LCD monitor for $179.95 shipped. (You may have to pay sales tax, which in my neck of the woods comes to about $11.)
It wasn't too long ago that a 22-inch LCD for under $200 was something to crow about, so a 24-incher for even less is mighty impressive. Based on my calculations, that extra two inches works out to about 900 percent more display area. (Why, yes, I was an English major, why do you ask?)
The VX2433WM has all the specs you're likely to want from a big LCD, including 1,920x1,080 resolution (that's 1080p if you're talking in HDTV terms), DVI and HDMI interfaces, a 5ms response time, and built-in speakers.
Are you thinking what I'm thinking? Sure, this would be a great match for a desktop or laptop, but it would also work nicely with a game console or media-center PC.
Because it's a refurb, the warranty expires after 90 days, which is normal (and, to me, acceptable). The couple dozen users reviews on PC Connection average 4.2 stars out of 5, with the main complaint being the mediocre speakers (big surprise).
This is the best price I've seen to date on a 24-inch LCD, so if you want to seriously expand your available workspace (something you'll never regret, trust me), I'd jump on this.
Update: Well, this didn't last long. Looks like PC Connection is already sold out. Sorry for the late post and short-lived deal!
Rick Broida, a technology writer for nearly 20 years, is the author of more than a dozen books. In addition to writing CNET's The Cheapskate blog, he oversees BNET's Business Hacks. Rick is a member of the CNET Blog Network and is not an employee of CBS Interactive. Disclosure. Deals found on The Cheapskate are subject to availability, expiration, and other terms determined by sellers. Follow Rick on Twitter at cheapskateblog. 
and a 24 in! a stab to the heart to miss out on this deal! i am really crushed..
I've got 2 of the $199 rebranded HPs that were posted here a while ago. Thanks for that one.
This latest deal (however short) resets the bar even lower and thats good news anyway that you look at it.
- by abalter June 30, 2009 10:56 AM PDT
- http://www.ecost.com/detail.aspx?edp=45273707&source=EWBBASE&cm_mmc=CSE-_-google-_-ewbbase-_-Monitors&ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=45273707
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- by June 30, 2009 12:03 PM PDT
- 192.99 for the above, 18 bucks more possibly new? now the question is do i opt in buying it now? or do i wait for a better deal?
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- by June 30, 2009 12:11 PM PDT
- since i cant edit my previous post ill post again to correct myself its recertified.. but still 18 bucks more.. i'm really digging this one
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