Is this a good monitor for $100?

[Raz1r]

Planar 17" LCD monitor (http://www.planar.com/products/flatpanel_monitors/pl_flatpanel/PL1700.cfm)

Here's the specs.

Product Name = PL1700
Planar Part Number = 997-2795-00 (Black)
Viewable Size = 17 inch diagonal
Contrast Ratio (Typical) = 700:1
Viewing Angle (Typical) = 150° Horizontal and 135° Vertical (Specified at CR>10:1)
Response Time (Typical) = 8 ms (2 ms rise, 6 ms fall)
Brightness (Typical) = 300 cd/m²
Display Type = LCD Active Matrix Flat Panel Display (TFT)
Display Resolution = 1280 x 1024
Tilt Range = -5° to +20°
Palette = 16.2 million colors
Pixel Pitch = 0.264 mm
Refresh Rate = 56-75 Hz (75 Hz recommended)
Dimensions (W x H x D) = 14.4" x 15.1" x 7.8"
Dimensions without Stand = 14.4" x 13.5" x 2.46"
Panel Depth = 2.46"
Display Weight = 7.9 lbs. (12.5 lbs. shipping)
Video Inputs = Analog
Audio Output = None
External Connections = D-sub, 15-pin
Compatibility = PC and Mac® (adapter may be required for Mac)
Power Supply = Internal
Power Consumption = 48 Watt (2 Watt standby)
Power Requirements = 100-240 VAC (50/60 Hz)
VESA Compatible/Location = Built-in 75 mm VESA, back of monitor
Product Approvals = UL, FCC-B, CE, RoHS

Options / Features = Fast response time for excellent video performance, Multi-Mount Ready™, Anti-glare coating, Multi-language support, On screen display (OSD), Kensington® Security slot, Built-in power supply

There is one on craigslist.com for $100, new but opened box.
I've never done craigslist before so I don't know how to do all this stuff.

I'll probably just be using it for a little screen for my 360, and to use as a monitor for my gaming server until I can figure out remote control.

Is this a good deal?

[Spawn-Inc]

it seems to be a good deal if its what he says, NEW but opened. on newegg its 200, link (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824016026). i can't seem to find any reviews so going strictly with newegg reviews (not the best) it seems to have a problem with the OSD menu. 15 gave it 5/5 and 3 3/5. i would go look at it and see how it works, maybe bring your pc and play a game or 2 on it for a bit(if aloud to) and if you like it get it.

[SgtM]

Sounds like a good deal to me. Just be careful with craigslist. If the seller screws you, you have no course of action against them. I sent someone $40 back in September for a video card. I never received it, and they guy is not responsive now.

[Crazy Buddhist]

Good deal. Take a console, insist on using it with the screen and look carefully at the screen for marks, dead pixels etc.

Matthew

[Raz1r]

Definitely gonna take my 360 with to check it out. I hope it's worth the gas.

What's the best way to check for dead/stuck pixels and marks? Just turn it on w/o a connection?

[Spawn-Inc]

not sure if you can get on the net with a 360 easy but here is a site with some info on looking for pixels

http://www.gdargaud.net/Hack/DeadPixels.html

[Greco101]

not sure if you can get on the net with a 360 easy but here is a site with some info on looking for pixels

http://www.gdargaud.net/Hack/DeadPixels.html

Great site... scared the hell outta me, I saw a red pixel! but it was dust. :eek: