Sony CPD-E400 19" CRT Monitor

Rating:
Summary: You can do better
Review: This is a great monitor, if you don't receive one that is defective. I received two defective Sony CPD-E400 monitors in sequence.

The first monitor had terrible color banding. The display had three distinguishable colors.

The power switch also worked on a random basis. Sometimes it would power up on the first click, other times it would take more. Needless to say, I returned this monitor for a new one.

The second monitor arrived and the display was perfect. It was crisp and clear and I was extremely happy until I tried to turn the monitor off. Guess what, another bad power switch. Except this time, to turn this monitor off I have to pull the power plug.

I've given up on the Sony CPD-E400 monitor. Given its limited feature set, I knew it was overpriced from the beginning. Virtually every other 19 inch monitor on the market is a better value. However, the prospect of a flat screen was like the call of a siren. I was drawn in and I couldn't stop myself.

This monitor is great, IF you get one that works. Roll the dice and hope you don't come up snake eyes. My advice is to buy locally in case you have a problem. Returning a 70-pound monitor via UPS is truly a pain.

Rating:
Summary: You can do better
Review: This is a great monitor, if you don't receive one that is defective. I received two defective Sony CPD-E400 monitors in sequence.

The first monitor had terrible color banding. The display had three distinguishable colors.

The power switch also worked on a random basis. Sometimes it would power up on the first click, other times it would take more. Needless to say, I returned this monitor for a new one.

The second monitor arrived and the display was perfect. It was crisp and clear and I was extremely happy until I tried to turn the monitor off. Guess what, another bad power switch. Except this time, to turn this monitor off I have to pull the power plug.

I've given up on the Sony CPD-E400 monitor. Given its limited feature set, I knew it was overpriced from the beginning. Virtually every other 19 inch monitor on the market is a better value. However, the prospect of a flat screen was like the call of a siren. I was drawn in and I couldn't stop myself.

This monitor is great, IF you get one that works. Roll the dice and hope you don't come up snake eyes. My advice is to buy locally in case you have a problem. Returning a 70-pound monitor via UPS is truly a pain.