My Apple 21" CRT gave it up this morninghttp://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=30857&clcid=0x409 after showing symptoms for the past 4 months. It is now in a terminal black screen mode with irregular clicking going on in the back of the set.
I have my eyes on either the LaCie 324 $817.00 or 1072 w/hood or 699.00 for a reconditioned unit or a NEC 26"wuxisv-bk for 1199.
This also means I will have to get a better video card. My current card only shows a maximum of 1600x1200 resolution and either of the above options needs a 1920x1200
I have a 6 year old Dell Dimension 8300 desktop computer and don't really want to buy a new one.
Questions:
Anybody ever try a reconditioned monitor? Is lifetime expectancy less?
Lacie says I need a graphics board supporting DDC-CI communication for full auto performance with its blue eye colorimeter. Do most higher end boards support this or will I have to check the fine print?
NEC monitors now have backlights. Is this a technical term for more money or does it have real benefits.?
Thanks for any insight into this!
Posted by Kalin Wilson on April 23, 2009 at 1:50 PM
Too bad about the monitor but having an excuse to upgrade isn't too bad!
I think any current mid-grade or higher video card with DVI connectors will work fine with these monitors. I have the NEC 2690wuxi-bk and drive it with an ATI Radeon HD2600 in my Mac Pro. No issues. Great color and easy to profile. I also have an ATI 4870 in my gaming PC that uses another input on the same monitor.
I haven't used a reconditioned monitor but I've had good luck with other reconditioned hardware. I'd buy it from the manufacturer so you have a simpler recourse route if something goes wrong during the warranty period.
Good luck!
Posted by Mel Ladewig on April 23, 2009 at 2:37 PM
I've got a Viewsonic A19 in excellent condition if you wish to stick with a CRT. Not quite as big as your apple, but a nice monitor. Price - free, but you've got to pick it up in town.
I have the NEC 2490WUXi monitor and I just love it.
Like Kalin, I've owned plenty of refurbished equipment and have never had any problems with any of it. Just be sure that it was refurbished by the manufacturer and that there's a limited warranty of some sort.
In fact, I think that refurbished/reconditioned equipment undergoes closer scrutiny than models that roll off of the line. Whenever the manufacturer receives a return, they can't resell it as 'new'. Return reasons can vary, but many of them are from folks who just didn't like their purchase.
Discussion
4 repliesI have my eyes on either the LaCie 324 $817.00 or 1072 w/hood or 699.00 for a reconditioned unit or a NEC 26"wuxisv-bk for 1199.
This also means I will have to get a better video card. My current card only shows a maximum of 1600x1200 resolution and either of the above options needs a 1920x1200
I have a 6 year old Dell Dimension 8300 desktop computer and don't really want to buy a new one.
Questions:
Anybody ever try a reconditioned monitor? Is lifetime expectancy less?
Lacie says I need a graphics board supporting DDC-CI communication for full auto performance with its blue eye colorimeter. Do most higher end boards support this or will I have to check the fine print?
NEC monitors now have backlights. Is this a technical term for more money or does it have real benefits.?
Thanks for any insight into this!
I think any current mid-grade or higher video card with DVI connectors will work fine with these monitors. I have the NEC 2690wuxi-bk and drive it with an ATI Radeon HD2600 in my Mac Pro. No issues. Great color and easy to profile. I also have an ATI 4870 in my gaming PC that uses another input on the same monitor.
I haven't used a reconditioned monitor but I've had good luck with other reconditioned hardware. I'd buy it from the manufacturer so you have a simpler recourse route if something goes wrong during the warranty period.
Good luck!
Like Kalin, I've owned plenty of refurbished equipment and have never had any problems with any of it. Just be sure that it was refurbished by the manufacturer and that there's a limited warranty of some sort.
In fact, I think that refurbished/reconditioned equipment undergoes closer scrutiny than models that roll off of the line. Whenever the manufacturer receives a return, they can't resell it as 'new'. Return reasons can vary, but many of them are from folks who just didn't like their purchase.
Mel, that's a most generous offer and I do appreciate it, however I think I'm headed down the large LCD path.