18.1" TFT SXGA Flat Panel ( $599 w/ rebates )

[PonzSpyder]

Not sure how good this Flat Panel is but the price is lower than I have seen recently since this is one of the items that qualify for their "March Madness". ( additional $100 off during March )

Specs:
- Display Type: 18.1" TFT LCD
- Pixel Pitch: 0.281 x 0.281 mm
- Anti-Glare Hard Coated Screen
- Display Area: 404 x 322 mm
- 16.7 Million Colors with Dithering
- SXGA 1280 x 1024 @ 75Hz / (H) 31.47~80Khz (V) 60~75Hz
- Brightness: 250 cd/m
- Response Time: Tr: 15ms Tf: 25ms
- Interface: Analog RGB
- Input Connector: 15 Pin D-sub

Pricing:
Original Price: $ 769
Instant Gift Rebate: $100
Mail in Rebate: $70
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Price right now: $599

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[newbie~wan]

We have two 18.1" TFTs in our computer lab, one has a max res of 1024x768 and I think it looks like crap. The other has a 1280x1024 and it looks like a dream - probably also the reason why it cost $1100.

If it's too good to be true, it probably is. I woudn't buy a TFT that large w/ that small of a res. If you can go to a store and see it before you buy it, then its your call. But I just figured my experience might be of some help.

EDIT: My bad, I misread that for some reason. It might be ok since it has a 1280x1024 res. What is their return policy? Can you return it if you don't like it?

[PonzSpyder]

Not to worry, any opionions welcome in this thread as I stated that I am "Not sure how good this Flat Panel is".

I wouldnt want to stear somebody the wrong way but who knows, maybe sombody has a use for it, the price is cheap.

I agree with newbie in that it would be wise to take a look at this thing in action before making any final decisions as I have not seen it myself.

EDIT:

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