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Comments on: Get a 24-inch 1080p LCD for $179.95 shipped

ViewSonic's refurbished VX2433WM features 1080p resolution, an HDMI interface, and built-in speakers--making it a good match for a game console or media-center PC.

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by livingaudio June 29, 2009 1:14 PM PDT

should i ditch my 22 inch? im tempted...HDMI is calling my name

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by rickbroida June 29, 2009 1:15 PM PDT: Ditch? No, put it alongside this one. The only thing better than one big monitor is two big monitors! :); Like this


by j_a_s_p_e_r June 29, 2009 1:21 PM PDT: with a 1920x1080 res I guess its 9:16, unlike 1920x1200 10:16 typically 24" WS monitors. If its 1920x1080 with 10:16 form factor (I DON"T think it is, but check) it would not not be able to show HD in its full glory. Area wise if my math is right .. a 9:16 only has ~2.5% more surface area than a 10:16 (when the the diagonal is the same).; Like this Reply to this comment


by bryanb867 June 29, 2009 1:24 PM PDT: Wow! I just bought a 22 inch Dell monitor a couple of months ago...no HDMI on it, though and I paid about $30 more than this one. Should have waited!!! Too bad I can't afford another one so soon. :-( Great deal, though and if you're stuck with a 17-inch or smaller, then definitely expand!; Like this Reply to this comment

by walterwood June 29, 2009 1:25 PM PDT

Could this be connected to an HD cable box with an HDMI cable and perform as an HD TV?

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by j_a_s_p_e_r June 29, 2009 1:30 PM PDT: Most monitors do not make good tvs. The least expensive LCD monitors are the so called TN monitors that have limited viewing angles. I watch TV on my 24 inch monitor, but at a distance the slightest angle off center causes a gamma shift.; Like this

by jcmark42 June 29, 2009 1:49 PM PDT

The link no longer works. I guess they are all sold out as of 4:50pm EST.

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by rickbroida June 29, 2009 2:38 PM PDT: Oh, hellz...sorry, everyone. This is what I get for posting late in the day. (I was out of town and just got back.) Sorry, sorry!; Like this

by June 29, 2009 11:30 PM PDT

how could you do this to me!! i WANT/NEED one and this would've been perfect :(
and a 24 in! a stab to the heart to miss out on this deal! i am really crushed..

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by rickbroida June 30, 2009 6:18 AM PDT: Have no fear...I *will* find a similar deal. You have my word! :); Like this


by hrrmph June 30, 2009 10:19 AM PDT: Great find. Even if these things are open only briefly, please continue to post em!

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.; Like this Reply to this comment

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?; Like this


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; Like this

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