Sony Monitors

[TheParmster]

I am going to get a 21 inch monitor, and being pleased with my multiscan e200 in the past I have decided on a sony. But I'm not sure whether the g520 or the e500 is the way to go. I know the e500 has been discontinued, but it is available locally. What are the differences between it and the g520, which I would have to order online? Can someone reccomend a reliable place to order a g520, at a reasonable price from? (<800) Thanks
(I know about higher refresh rates at insane resolutions that wouldn't be comfortable to use anyways)

 

[Vegito]

I have several g500 and looking to get the g520, the g500 is so much sharper than the viewsonic p815 i had.. even at above 1700x1600

 

[Kingofcomputer]

e is the low-end model, g is the mid-end model, f is the high-end model, go for the F520.

 

[TheParmster]

Well the thing is the f-series is way out of my price range. The G is affordable, but is it reallybetter? Or does it have features that I wont use, such as the multiple computers hooked up to it? It has slightly higher refresh rates at 20xx x 18xx but I doubt I'd be running regularily, if ever at that size. both the e and g are .24 and have the same max res. size. The G is not available locally, but the E is. So I would need to find somewhere trustworthy to order from for the G, can someone reccomend? Thanks

 

[Rantis]

I have the G500. I have had it for 2 years. it is excellent.

 

[Zim Hosein]

TheParmster, you can find all you want to know about the diff's between the different SONY monitor at this URL: SONY Displays Support Oh, for the record I have the G400 and love it. Hope this helps.

 

[lmbebo]

<--sony 420gs

amazing monitor. all sony monitors are great. I dont think you could go wrong with any of them.

 

[jamesbond007]

http://www.mwave.com has the G520 in stock and one of the lowest prices I've found. I've ordered a few things from this site and have been very happy with the shipping and my products. http://www.techonweb.com has the G520 as well, but I've never ordered from this site. Reseller Ratings says Techonweb is a good site, so I don't think I'd be too hesitant about ordering from there.

Good luck!

 

[Schlocemus]

<< Oh, for the record I have the G400 and love it. Hope this helps. >>



Ditto

 

[Vegito]

I order mine from tech on web before and all 3 box looked like it's been rough up pretty bad... like the tape was old and stuff... but last week buy.com had free shipping on the g520 @ $680 or 720.. forgot... free shipping is good for large item like this..

 

[Huma]

sony's G series (and above) are beautiful monitors.

I own a samsung 900nf and have used other fairly mid-high end monitors and the sony's still stand out as being better monitors. With a matrox card, it's heaven.

 

[Jen]

for myself i have a hard time with the monitior i have. i need one that will work with my eyesight without me feeling like i been stareing at the sun to long.........



Jen

 

[Zim Hosein]

Jen, what monitor do you have now? My eyes are a bit sensative to bright monitors as well, so when I first got my G400, the first thing I did was turn down the brightness quite a bit. Next, I got an anti-glare screen and all was well. I've gotten so used to anti-glare screens and not I can't use a monitor w/o one. Hope this helps.

 

[Jen]

<< Jen, what monitor do you have now? My eyes are a bit sensative to bright monitors as well, so when I first got my G400, the first thing I did was turn down the brightness quite a bit. Next, I got an anti-glare screen and all was well. I've gotten so used to anti-glare screens and not I can't use a monitor w/o one. Hope this helps. >>



i have a 17 inch KDS Avitron monitior at this time. i have tried every setting i could think of to make it easier on my eyes. I cant play games cause of the strain it puts on my eyes. as such i dont play games with the computer


Jen

 

[Zim Hosein]

Jen, since you didn't mention if you have a glare filter, I would suggest tyring one. W/ a quality glare filter, one that is tinted and offers anti-static protection, you will be able to turn up the brightness quite a bit and still have comfortable viewing. Hope this helps.

 

[nicowju]

I just got a Sony G520 for my dorm... love it completely.

 

[carma]

I own a Sony F520, best monitor out there I think, especially if you play games. If you get an F520 make sure you get BNC to DB15 connector to go with it, it makes for a cleaner image.

 

[cookj]

What`s the difference between the G520 and G520P?(fixing to order one of them)

 

[Zim Hosein]

cookj, start here: http://www.sonystyle.com/vaio/displays/cpd_g520.shtml

 

[cookj]

Thanks for the link,but I was already there.It doesn`t really tell any difference.On some sites they show the G520 as 80 hz and the G520P as 85 hz,but other than that I can`t find any differences.

 

[Byte]

Teh G series are a lot better and have better warranty, 3 years compared to 1 for E series. But Sony monitors are really overpriced and not really need it. I'm using a G200 right now and love it, but i've seen monitors for half the price with way better color. (yes i tweak my monitor a lot)