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Purchasing a monitor, or computer display screen, for a computer system is often a confusing trip filled with its own jargon, terminology, specifics, and prices. As a consumer, how do you keep track of what is important and what is not so important while finding a price tag which won’t stretch the pocketbook? The first step in finding what you need is finding a merchant you can trust. Ebuyer.com is currently one of the largest resellers of the newest and latest in consumer electronics and computer technology. Located in Howden, East Yorkshire, Ebuyer.com has over 1.5 million registered customers and 200 employees offering excellence in products and service. Ebuyer.com believes in customer service from the time you first visit their online store and does not end even after you get the item. When it comes to offering excellent service – rest assured Ebuyer.com is second to none. Before the comparisons start, here’s a quick reminder of the jargon: 1. Max resolution – For monitors, a max resolution means the maximum number of those displayable pixels capable of fitting in both the vertical and horizontal directions. This means the larger the number defining max resolution both horizontally and vertically, the more pixels fit into a smaller space. This equates to a better image, more detail, and a larger viewing area. 2. Contrast – The contrast is the ratio definition available between dark and light parts of any image. For example, 550:1 is not as contrasted as 700:1. 3. Cd/M2 – This term is commonly referred to as brightness. The first LCD monitor investigated is the Ebuyer L1931 TFT 19” LCD monitor. With a SXGA resolution capability of 1280 by 1024, a brightness nit of 300cd/m2, and a contrast of up to 500:1, this monitor will provide crystal clear images with high contract and brightness perfect for both residential and business expectations. The pixel pitch is only 0.294mm making this LCD monitor offer lifelike viewing at its finest. When connecting the Ebuyer L1931 TFT 19” LCD monitor keep in mind the input connector is a 15 standard pin D-sub instead of the common proprietary input costing sometimes hundreds of pounds found with many other brand names. As for the power connector, the Ebuyer L1931 TFT 19” LCD monitor offers another non-proprietary power supply with its A/C 100-240V, 50/60Hz requirements. The Ebuyer L1931 TFT 19” LCD monitor comes standard with a reassuring 3 year warranty; with a price of £99.99 inc VAT, this is a monitor sure to be a favourite. How does the price compare? Amazon.com offers a monitor with exact specifications called the LG L1919-SF by LG Electronics – at a the price of £143.00. Another popular online retailer Overclock.com offers another model with the same specifications called the CTX X Series X961A - priced at £134.00. Another popular Ebuyer.com monitor is the BenQ FP91G+ 19” TFT LCD monitor. This popular 19” LCD monitor has a max resolution of 1280 by 1024, colour support for up to 16.2 million colours, a contrast of 550:1, and offers 250cd/M2 for crystal clear images so close to real life it will be hard to tell the difference. This is definitely a favourite monitor among monitor connoisseurs. The BenQ FP91G+ 19” TFT LCD monitor again has a 3 year warranty, and a price of only £139 including VAT. How does the price stack up against the competition? Overclock.com actually offers the same monitor at the same price, but does not include the free shipping and handling nor the 3 year warranty. US Game Spot offers the monitor for a hefty price tag of £240, and no mention of VAT or shipping costs are mentioned. As is obvious, finding a good monitor is not as difficult as it may first appear. Ebuyer.com offers products and services far surpassing the competition. The flexibility of being able to shop in the most comfortable of surroundings (your own home) truly is a reality these days, and, even though the competition is tough, Ebuyer seem to have hit the sweet spot in their juxtaposition of service, ease of use, and price. The free shipping and handling, and the free 3 year warranty, offered on all Ebuyer.com monitors proves Ebuyer.com is committed to bringing you the best products at an affordable price.
Staff editor, Electronics Section, March 2007 |
