Microtek 710S 17" LCD Monitor

Rating:
Summary: Better than many
Review: I have had this product almost 2 months now, and I've never been happier with my purchase. The color and graphics jump out and are well defined with very little "fuzz" around the edges-IF you the native screen resolution. Trying to use a lower rez for larger icons, print, etc. does create some minor blurs and fuzz but if you have a slight vision impairment like mine (can't read small print-otherwise just fine), then the native rez will work. This new technology takes some getting used to but once your brain and eyes make the switch, you'll never go back to the old clunky (and very dependable) CRT-type monitor. Only 2 things kept me from rating this five stars: the built-in speakers are JUNK-don't even bother hooking them up; and the set-up menu reads like Egyptian hieroglyphics
-in other words, you just have to figure it out by trial and error, which is easier than reading the booklet. If you're looking for a 17 inch flat panel and you have a limited budget, then this is one you should consider.

Rating:
Summary: Better than many
Review: I have had this product almost 2 months now, and I've never been happier with my purchase. The color and graphics jump out and are well defined with very little "fuzz" around the edges-IF you the native screen resolution. Trying to use a lower rez for larger icons, print, etc. does create some minor blurs and fuzz but if you have a slight vision impairment like mine (can't read small print-otherwise just fine), then the native rez will work. This new technology takes some getting used to but once your brain and eyes make the switch, you'll never go back to the old clunky (and very dependable) CRT-type monitor. Only 2 things kept me from rating this five stars: the built-in speakers are JUNK-don't even bother hooking them up; and the set-up menu reads like Egyptian hieroglyphics
-in other words, you just have to figure it out by trial and error, which is easier than reading the booklet. If you're looking for a 17 inch flat panel and you have a limited budget, then this is one you should consider.

Rating:
Summary: Great for vision-impaired people like me!!!
Review: I just got a great deal on this at a local office supply store. "Twas the day before Christmas(2003), and they wanted to make a deal, so they gave me a hundred dollars off." The deal was just too good to pass up. I was concerned with the screen resolution-the higher the res, the smaller the icons and everything else on the screen. We all know how difficult is to see on a computer screen anyway. HELP IS ON THE WAY!!! If you leave the screen at the "native"(factory set) res- 1024 X 768 - AND go to the display options panel and change the icon setting from "normal" to either "large" or "extra large" the vision problem - poof! - just disappears. The color, clarity, sharpness and definition of everything on the screen makes a flat panel the best gift you can give yourself- or someone else, if you have enough money. Since I've only had this item for a little over two hours, another review is sure to follow in about six months-or sooner if I have to deal with the tech support people.
Happy Holidays-see y'all in a few months.

Rating:
Summary: Great for vision-impaired people like me!!!
Review: I just got a great deal on this at a local office supply store. "Twas the day before Christmas(2003), and they wanted to make a deal, so they gave me a hundred dollars off." The deal was just too good to pass up. I was concerned with the screen resolution-the higher the res, the smaller the icons and everything else on the screen. We all know how difficult is to see on a computer screen anyway. HELP IS ON THE WAY!!! If you leave the screen at the "native"(factory set) res- 1024 X 768 - AND go to the display options panel and change the icon setting from "normal" to either "large" or "extra large" the vision problem - poof! - just disappears. The color, clarity, sharpness and definition of everything on the screen makes a flat panel the best gift you can give yourself- or someone else, if you have enough money. Since I've only had this item for a little over two hours, another review is sure to follow in about six months-or sooner if I have to deal with the tech support people.
Happy Holidays-see y'all in a few months.

Rating:
Summary: Daughter Loves It!!!
Review: If any of my fellow parents out there are sending their kids off to college as well then I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND a LCD monitor. My daughter's desk is about the size of 4 2x4s stacked together and a regular monitor would dwarf it!

As we were over at OfficeDepot getting some school supplies I just happened to go down the monitor isle and my daughter liked this design. I had never heard of Microtek but after 2 months of use right now it works perfectly she tells me. Almost have to have faith when they are so far away that the product will work. It came with a 3 year warranty which is a nice addition as that should almost get her through all of college!

Good size screen, good picture quality as well to boot!

Rating:
Summary: Daughter Loves It!!!
Review: If any of my fellow parents out there are sending their kids off to college as well then I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND a LCD monitor. My daughter's desk is about the size of 4 2x4s stacked together and a regular monitor would dwarf it!

As we were over at OfficeDepot getting some school supplies I just happened to go down the monitor isle and my daughter liked this design. I had never heard of Microtek but after 2 months of use right now it works perfectly she tells me. Almost have to have faith when they are so far away that the product will work. It came with a 3 year warranty which is a nice addition as that should almost get her through all of college!

Good size screen, good picture quality as well to boot!