Choosing an LCD monitor

[Michael Hipp]

Collins Richey wrote:
> On 11/28/06, Net Llama! <netllama at linux-sxs.org> wrote:
> 
> 
>> I've had good experiences with Viewsonic, BenQ & NEC displays.  HP, Dell &
>> Apple also have good quality displays, although they tend to cost alot
>> more.  I'd suggest going to newegg.com and buying there.
>>
> 
> Just curious about Viewsonic. I've always found them to be high
> quality displays, but my 19" tube model (superb display) burned out in
> only 2 1/2 years. Are the Viewsonic LCD units going  to last any
> longer?

I've never yet had a Viewsonic last any less than 6 years. I've put quite a 
few of them in the field at clients. I just replaced my 19" tube Viewsonic 
with a 21" LCD also from Viewsonic. The 19" was 7 years old.

Michael