Amazon.com Product Description

Boasting an 18.1-inch display and sleekly modern styling, the Multiscan S81 is a flexible flat screen monitor specially designed to reproduce high-quality images from analog signals. Plus, it's easy to use. Setup takes just a few minutes, thanks to the Advanced Auto ImageSet feature, a simple function that automatically sets image position, phase, and pitch adjustments.

The S81 incorporates rich color processing that optimizes both filters and backlights to create intense, high-contrast colors. With an optimum resolution of 1,280 x 1,024, a 400:1 contrast ratio, and an 85 Hz refresh rate, this LCD panel keeps your images looking their best, whether your focus is on detailed spreadsheets, the latest Web sites, or intense gaming. An anti-glare hardcoat maintains a clear view under all lighting conditions.

Sony's Zero Footprint design features a pivoting base that provides easily adjustable viewing options for multiple users, and can be detached for wall mounting. Weighing just over 18 pounds, it's less than half the size of older CRT monitors; and the two-tone gray casing smoothly blends with any decor. The included Kensington-compatible lock provides extra security for the system. Sony provides an impressive three-year limited warranty on parts, labor, and backlight. ... Read more

Features

• 1,280 x 1,024 native resolution
• Fine 0.297 mm dot pitch
• Bright display with high 400:1 contrast ratio
• Wide 160-degree horizontal and vertical viewing angles
• PC and Mac compatible; Mac adapter included

Reviews (3)

HP customer support a joke!
I bought this monitor in November of '03. I have sent it back twice and still don't have possession. I was told in February of this year that they would put a "rush" on it for repair. Still haven't seen it! I guess their idea of a rush and mine are two different things.
I was a HUGE Sony fan. Was is the key word here. They will not replace it, sent it back once and said there was nothing wrong with it after having it for 5 weeks. I guess they don't mind having blurred print and discolorations throughout. I will not be buying another Sony product again. Customer support is now an oxymoron.

Great Buy!
Nice, clear monitor. True colors and viewing angle is a plus. Graphics/text are sharp and clear from any angle. Would highly recommend.

Sleek design, average performance
Images and text on this monitor are ok, the design is steril and industrial. Once you get close and touch it, it feels "plasticky" and flimsy.
It is in the same price range with other 18" LCD monitors but lacks some of their features, such as a DVI input or height adjustment.
I would recommend the ViewSonic, Samsung or even the Mitsubishi monitors, due to image quality and features over this one any day. ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

Boasting a totally flat 15.1-inch screen and sleekly modern styling, the Multiscan S51 is an LCD screen specially designed to reproduce high-quality images from analog signals. Plus, it's easy to use. Setup takes just a few minutes, thanks to the Advanced Auto ImageSet feature, a simple function that automatically sets image position, phase, and pitch.

The S51 incorporates rich color processing that optimizes both filters and backlights to create intense, high-contrast colors. With an optimum resolution of 1,024 x 768, your images will look their best for general-purpose applications.

Sony's Zero Footprint design features a pivoting base that provides easily adjustable viewing options for multiple users, and the muted gray frame blends smoothly into any workspace. The monitor weighs just over 8 pounds, and its screen retreats into the background, letting your graphics shine through. It's an ideal choice for everything from complicated spreadsheets to intensive gaming.

The included Kensington-compatible lock provides extra security. When purchased new, this refurbished model includes a 90-day warranty that covers parts, labor, and backlight.

What's in the Box
Monitor, AC power cord, AC adapter, Windows monitor information disk and utility disk, Macintosh utility disk, Mac adapter, warranty card, user's manual ... Read more

Features

• 1,024 x 768 resolution, 0.297 mm dot pitch
• 16.19 million colors, 120-degree horizontal viewing angle
• PC and Mac compatible, Mac adapter included
• Form, function, convenience in one package
• Factory refurbished, 90-day warranty

Features

• 1,920 x 1,200 resolution, 0.258 mm dot pitch
• Dual DVI-D and analog inputs
• Panoramic 16:10 aspect ratio
• Wide 170-degree viewing angles
• PC and Mac compatible; 3-year warranty

Reviews (7)

It's awesome
I just installed this 23 incher on two PC's. It's great! This thing is huge, it's gonna take some getting used to! It's my second PC LCD monitor, replacing an early 15" Sony.
The only thing I could wish for would be a split screen button.
I wish I could split the screen and view both of my PC's at the same time, as opposed to the switch to toggle between input #1 and #2. It's still great in that I now have one monitor on my desk's top, but split screen would be much better for me at times. Also worthy of mention, is the lag beteween toggling from 1 to 2. There's a little more than a split second of black, for the other desktop to render. Most people wont mind this I'm sure, but I hope newer models would provide an instant transition.
I'm also interested in a new video card to unleash this beast, the ATI line is looking good. Seems like they have earned some rave reviews with the 9700 and better lines. Also, all the pixels on mine seem to do their job perfectly. I read about someone having a problem with a few of theirs, glad I didn't.

I'm looking forward to not having to slide left to right just to see the entire canvas I'm working on in Photoshop. I'm not a graphics designer by trade. But I do my fair share of Photoshopping for my websites, so this is a welcome addition to my business.

All in all, if you can spare the cash, get this Sony without looking back.

Stuck Pixels Problematic...
First let me say that this is an outstanding monitor. The picture clairty is great as is the contrast and brightness. Its easy to hook up and adjust and the +- tilting stand is great. The huge 1920x1200 resolution is additive.

But here's the bad news. Sony's Q/A on this is piss-poor. I have 4 of these monitors and every single one of them has had to be returned due to between 1 and 10 stuck on pixels. Typically they are the green ones, but there have been a few red ones too. Most recently I just bought two more of these monitors and the both had stuck on pixels! One had just one, but the other had 10 or more. I took that later back and just got the replacement... Much to my dismay, it too has at least four stuck on pixels. I know that they make them without any stuck pixels because the first two I bought last year had stuck pixels, but the replacment units did not.

Its just a crying shame Sony can hire some Q/A staff without Coke-bottle glasses. These are truely awesome monitors, but this having to take them back is a huge pain. In summary, I've had my hands on seven of these monitors and 5 of them have had stuck pixels. Check your's closely by selecting an unused input in a darken room.

I highly recomment this monitor, and its definatly worth the dorking around to get one without defects. Just beware that the chances are high you're going to get one with stuck pixels. Choose your vendor carefully, as I've noted that many of the vendors are now applying disclaimers that say something like "no returns for less that 8 defective pixels". That's an unacceptable return policy, and they should be avoided, especially on a monitor that costs $2600.

I Like It
I went into fry's and set up the sony sdm-p232w/b side by side with the apple cinema hd 23 inch. Ostensibly these are the same monitor, however it is my perception that the apple has more vivid colours (aussie spelling ;-)). Here's my guess at why .... Some time ago I was looking into anti-glare coatings for glass for framing pictures. There is a huge variation in quality of anti-glare coating and a comensurate range in costs. The really really good ones used for "museum" jobs render the glass invisible and cost an order of magnitude more than the next step down which are still good, but not in the same ball park. The cheaper the anti-glare coating, the more the colours wash and the more "visible" the glass itself is. Same rules apply when the coating is applied to plastic. So my take on the situation is that the apple and sony monitors probably come off the same production lines but then have different anti-glare coatings applied. In my case, I still bought the more expensive, less vivid, but more PC friendly Sony ... too many issues with DVI-I to ADC and finding a KVM switch that would deal with DVI instead of analog (I run my monitor off analog and it looks great).

good and bad
good: great picture quality.

bad: very noisy fan. drives my crazy.

The best monitor there is (or at least tied for best)
I agonized over this purchase for some time. Part of my agony was due to the lack of reviews on the internet for this product, which is probably due to how new this monitor is. Now that I've actually purchased the monitor, I don't regret it at all. This is the best monitor you can buy, or at least it's tied with the Apple Cinema Display (as they are basically the same monitor). It's perfectly clear and sharp, and the amount of screen real estate is astounding.

I wasn't so sure about this when I went into the store to compare models. First, the store didn't have the monitor set at its native 1920 x 1200 resolution, which is the resolution everything looks sharpest at. Second, they had the monitor hooked up through an analog connection instead of the DVI-D hookup. I was hoping that this was why the monitor didn't look "beyond my wildest dreams" in the store. I expected that this would improve when I got home and plugged it in to my ATI All-In-Wonder 9800 PRO card. I was right! The difference in picture quality between what I saw in the store and what I see at home is phenomenal. Nothing could have prepared me for how sharp every nook and cranny of the screen is. It's perfect. Even my wife who was hesitant about me spending this kind of money on a monitor, sat down in front of it and said, "Oh wow!".

The monitor is cake to set up, has both digital and analog connections. I recommend a good video card (like I said, I'm using the ATI All-In-Wonder 9800 PRO), and they work together beautifully. It is a joy to work on, and much, much better than any CRT I've ever worked on.

I played some Jedi Knight II on the monitor and it's fantastic. Beyond the quality I thought it would have. I also watched the Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring extended edition DVD on it, and it's the best picture you can get. I wouldn't mind the monitor being a little wider for DVD's, but the picture couldn't be better. Over twice the resolution of Plasma screens! No latency, ghosting, or lag that I saw. And burn-in is not a problem with LCD screens as it is with Plasma!

I highly recommend this monitor to anyone who is struggling with whether or not to purchase it. If you hook it up with the right video card, using DVI, and set at the right resolution, it will give you the best picture you've ever seen.

(As an aside, this monitor is supposedly the exact same as the Apple Cinema Display. The employee at the store I went to told me he thought the Apple 23" display was brighter, and it definitely looked that way in the store, but I think it's because the Sony monitor was not hooked up correctly. Once I got home and hooked it up, it looks at least as bright as the Apple. For $100, you can buy a plug that will hook up the Apple display to a PC, but you will not have as much control over the Display settings as you do with the Sony. Not sure if this is worth the extra money or not, but the Sony display also tilts up and down, whereas the Apple does not.)

Also, this monitor does have a fantastic viewing angle, and looks great from the side as well. ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

Finally, a monitor built for both business and pleasure: The Sony HMD-A200 17-inch CRT (cathode-ray tube) monitor offers a complete business solution wrapped in a sleek, sophisticated design. Packaged in an elegant slate blue and silver styling, the A200 is a tailored fit to the Sony VAIO. The 17-inch (16 inches visible) display is perfect for maintaining spreadsheets, image editing, or just surfing the Internet.

The virtually flat FD Trinitron CRT with its impressive 0.24-millimeter (minimum) aperture grille pitch guarantees superior image performance for even the most demanding of graphics applications. Thanks to Sony's Digital Multiscan technology, the HMD-A200 supports a maximum resolution of 1,200 x 1,024 with a refresh rate of 70 Hz.

With the HMD-A200's high-contrast black screen coating, your screen images retain proper tonal balance and vivid detail even in the shadow areas. Along with providing exceptional contrast and grayscale performance, the coating also reduces glare and washout.The reliable DisplayMouse onscreen display menu provides simple solutions to normally mazelike setup and adjustment procedures. The Sony HMD-A200 monitor also features a four-port USB hub for straightforward connectivity.

The Sony HMD-A200 17-inch CRT monitor is backed by a one-year limited warranty on parts, labor, and the CRT. ... Read more

Features

• 17-inch (16-inch viewable) monitor
• 1,280 x 1,024 maximum resolution
• 120 Hz maximum refresh rate
• 0.24 to 0.25-millimeter variable dot pitch
• Compatible with PCs and Macs

Reviews (5)

A great monitor
I bought this monitor second-hand for my mother, to go with her new computer. Everyone in my family who has seen it has been impressed with it. At first I was worried about the wire shadows, since some users have complained about them, but they are difficult to notice and haven't been an issue. Overall, this is a sturdy and well-built monitor with a good picture and one of the most stylish cases I've seen. It really looks and feels high-end. Though it may not perform to the standards of the most demanding users, it's great for anyone who wants a stylish mid-sized flat screen unit.

Ho-Hum
I got this monitor and was thrilled when I took it out of the box. However, whenever I display a white page, I get a really annoying hum sound. When I return to dark, it goes away. Besides that, it is a nice monitor, but now that I have had it 15 days, the store wouldn't take it back.

HMD-A200 Production Problems?
I had a highly visible "distortion" problem with this monitor. Vertical lines near the middle of the picture were severely distorted. The monitor has built in adjustments to deal with distortion around the edges, but there's no way to control distortion near the center. I had high hopes for this monitor, but had to return 2 of them.

Best 17" Monitor on the Market
The HMD-A200 17" is a great Monitor for anyone to use. I have had 4 computer monitors and I would say the fourth one is the best. The Sony A-200 17" is By far the best 17" around! I've heard of some people haveing problems with the display I've found it to be the most simplest to use and the best display! One button lets you change all of the display options. Wow! Very crisp clear screen! If you don't have one get one! You will be so ammmmazzzzed by this Monitor. You'd think that it was a 19" really!

A bit Disappointed
The reason I bought sony monitor because of its sharp and clear display. I also like the flat screen, however, it also comes with some distortion (I believe it's called pincushion effect). I find it disturbing. I tried to use sony's menu to correct the problem, but it doesn't work. What I see is slightly curved lines instead of horizontal lines. Interestingly, this distortion gives a 3D effect to the pictures that is displaying which is not a good thing. ... Read more

Product Description

StylePro Flat Panel LCDs combine slim styling and performance at a remarkable value. Enjoy flicker-free, bright and colorful screen images at multiple resolutions using Sony's Automatic Image Adjustments. An adjustable base maximizes desktop space and provides ideal viewing angle for maximum comfort. Upgrade to a Sony LCD today!StylePro Series Flat Panel LCD is the perfect combination of form, function and convenience. This advanced computer display boasts an 18.0" TFT LCD panel designed for the home or office to provide quality and reliability. Slim, stylish design delivers a greater level of flexibility while maximizing desktop space. Screen images are bright and colorful, thanks to Advanced Digital FlexRes and Auto ImageSet image technologies. ... Read more

Features

• PC and Mac compatible; Mac adapter included
• Refurbished unit with limited 90-day warranty
• 1,280 x 1,024 native resolution, 0.297 mm dot pitch
• Bright display with high 400:1 contrast ratio
• Wide 160-degree horizontal viewing angle

Amazon.com Product Description

This sleekly styled CRT offers excellent clarity for the home user. The visually flat 15-inch screen displays images crisply, with a recommended 800 x 600 dpi and 85 Hz refresh rate. Colors maintain clear separation and vividness through the 0.24-millimeter grille pitch. You can have confidence that your graphic-heavy games and Internet pages will look their best.

The four-port USB hub offers simple and convenient connectivity options for peripherals, while the onscreen menu options allow users to easily customize the picture. This unit is smaller than older CRT monitors: the overall depth is just over 16 inches, and total weight is 33 pounds. Sony includes a one-year warranty that covers parts, labor, and the CRT. ... Read more

Features

• 15-inch flat Trinitron CRT monitor
• Digital multiscan technology
• 0.24-millimeter aperture grille pitch (minimum)
• 4-port USB hub
• Display Mouse OSD menu control

Reviews (1)

The best little monitor
I love this monitor. The color and picture are wonderful. I also love the fact that it's not very big. Most 15" monitors are so huge, but this one fits on my desk just fine. I love it so much I bought two, one for each computer. Great picture, compact size, what more can you want? ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

The absolutely flat surface of the Sony HMD-A440 provides a full 19 inches of distortion and glare-free visuals. Solidly crafted with demanding users in mind, this Trinitron CRT monitor is built to withstand years of use, while giving you crisply detailed pictures and extremely low energy consumption. The tilt/swivel base and high contrast coating provide a clear view under even less-than-ideal circumstances.

Delivering superior image clarity and brighter colors, the fine 0.24-millimeter aperture grille pitch provides a perfect base for everything from spreadsheets and graphic presentations to browsing the Internet and advanced gaming. With an optimal resolution of 1,280 x 1.024 and a refresh rate of 85 Hz, the HMD-A440 supplies a flicker-free screen that greatly reduces eyestrain. (Maximum resolution is 1,600 x 1,200.)

Simple onscreen controls allow you to easily customize the picture to your specifications. Sony provides a one-year warranty covering parts and service. ... Read more

Features

• 19-inch FD Trinitron CRT with visually flat screen
• Digital Multiscan technology supports resolutions up to 1,600 x 1,200
• 0.24 mm aperture grille pitch deliveres great image quality
• Tilt and swivel base for optimal viewing and maximum comfort
• Attractive design makes a perfect match to the VAIO PC

Reviews (8)

This is a great moniter
I must admit, This is fairly expensive, but when you demand quality... expect to pay the highest price. This mointer is capible of all sorts of "geomitry" configurations,,, so as you can get it to look great on any Operating System, with any graphics card. As other reviewers have said, it does make a very notice'able noise when you put it on, but who cares. As other reviewers have also said, there are 2 horizontal lines on the 19inch. This is built into the moniter, and there is nothing you can do about it. On PURE white, and playing some games it is notice'able if you look right at it, but if your about a foot away, this is trivial.

i have used this with many graphics cards, and from cheap (tnt2) to semi-high end (geforce4 ti4200), this montier works very good. I have it running on a ati radeon 9200 right now, 1152x864 pixels @ 100hertz refresh rate, and this is godly.

As another reviewer said, it "may" come where the screen is distorted,,, this also occures with diffrent refresh rates and graphic cards, Please note though, that the moniter is fully configur'able, and with some fine tuneing, will look perfect (a major plus).

The only downside, is the weight... This thing weighs a TON. I have a problem putting it on my computer desk, because it just weighs so much, so i had to put supports on the desk.

i work with alot of moniters, and there has yet to be one that can beat this in picture quality. refresh rates are un-notice'able on high hertz.

I would also recommend any other SONY moniter out there currently, even their LCD moniters are TOP NOTCH.

I have also had a 3 year old 19inch sony trinitron moniter, still works flawlessly.

The anti-glare feature is also a huge plus, it will dim artificial light, and this comes in very handy when working at night.

~Hope this helps

Great 19inch for graphics
I work in front a of a monitor 10 hours a day and my old Viewsonic was causing me eye fatigue. I got this Sony HMD A440 to replace it and I've never been happier. This monitor is completely flat, it's bright, crisp, and has a high refresh rate. Text and graphics look great on it. All monitors have distortions - it's a fact. This Sony has a tiny bit of edge-bowing along the sides, but this can be worked out using the control knob. (I've definitely seen a lot worse distortions in other monitors!) Like all Trinitron monitors, this one has two tiny hair-sized lines that run horizontally across the upper and lower portions of the screen. Some people can be bothered by this, but as for me, it's BARELY noticeable. I mean, the only way you would notice them is if you were actually looking for them. During normal use, these lines are effectively invisible. I work on 3D graphics all day long, and I consider myself to be pretty demanding as far as my equipment is concerned. This Sony HMD-A440 19inch flat monitor is bar far the best 19inch I have used. It's great.

Best of the Best in CRT.
I also use this monitor for gaming, programming, and its high resolution and super refresh rates. This product is better in all aspects technically than any other CRT model out there. The visible lines that one other user complained about is totaly true. They're there, and they are there on all CRT models. Its part of the technology to keep the screen flat. I suppose this does pose a problem if you enjoy a perfect screen, but as stated by another user, this is an issue with ALL crt's and not just Sony's. Its like complaining that a canoe doesn't have a sail.

The only reason i took a star off is because of the high price. You can always expect a higher price from sony, because of the name, the guaratees etc. None of which are worth that much in the end.

Bottom line is that this is a great product that delivers. If your budget is tight, i'd suggest going with a Compaq CRT. They are much less expensive, and provide almost exactly the same quality. A layman wouldn't know the difference. But as i said when i purchased my HMD, nothing looks like a sony!

Great Monitor
I just got this monitor for just 190 bucks. It's awesome -- especially at this price. As for the guy who complained about the "2 minute black lines", this is totally normal and is found on every trinitron monitor in existance, you dont't notice it during use and it is necessary to hole up the flat screen. Great Monitor, highly recommended. The noise is frightening to say the least, but since it only occurs as it turns on, no real problem there either.

Good product but suffers from quality control issues.
Researched a number of 19inch monitors, NEC, ViewSonic, Samsung. Finally picked this one up yesterday from ... I bought it becuase of the high refresh rates at higher resolutions. I coupled it with a PnY Verto 4200 GeForce 4 card which is awesome.

I'll be returning the monitor later today. Here's why:

The monitor makes an audible "Clunk" noise when powered on. This is the automatic Degauss on power up. Something Sony don't mention ANYWHERE. This also happens with their 27" TVs which I also have. (By the way, the Sony TV I have blew up after 100days of use, just after the warranty expired).

There are a number of geometry issues out of the box:
1. the picture is skewed to the left - fixalble with the controls
2. The convergence is off leading to fuzzy text in the corners. You can fix this but it makes the text fuzzy in the center of the screen.
3. The WORST thing I found is 2 minute black horizontal lines across the screen, the first is 1/3rd of the way down and the second is 2/3rds of the way down the screen. These are present in all resolutions. Also the fuzzy picture detracts from the comfortable refresh rate so that no longer is a reason to buy this monitor.

I'm giving it 2 stars because the picture isn't the worst out there but for ... you can do MUCH better.

I'll be picking up a Viewsonic ... exchange this 53lb piece of junk. ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

With a wafer-thin screen, Sony's SDM-N5O monitor is perfectly suited for users with limited desk space. The screen measures a mere 0.5 inch at its edge, and the total weight is less than 6 pounds. The bi-flex arm supplies a variety of viewing angles, while two cool technologies--Digital FlexRes and Auto ImageSet--maintain clear color separation and crisp imaging from every point of view.

The single cord that handles the SDM-N50's audio, video, and power can easily be tucked out of sight, allowing you to achieve that old dream of a clutter-free workspace. The full 15 inches of screen provides the perfect-size view for users in a variety of applications, but where space is at a premium.

For users who enjoy their computer's audio functions as much as the video, the two built-in speakers are a real bonus. Fitted into the frame, they contain the expected Sony quality but consume little additional space. Two onscreen controls supply bass boost and wide-stereo settings, for a true home-theater experience. The other 14 onscreen controls allow users to easily customize their settings and choose from multiple languages.

Sony's limited warranty covers parts, labor, and backlight for a full three years. --Jill Lightner ... Read more

Features

• 15-inch viewable screen
• 1,024 x 768 maximum noninterlaced resolution
• 0.3-millimeter dot pitch
• Automatically switches into power-save mode
• Comes with built-in speakers for multimedia use

Reviews (2)

A great LCD monitor, but kind of pricey!
A great LCD monitor, but kind of pricey! For those of you who have a limited desk space, I would highly recommend this monitor cause you can adjust the angle and height, which hardly any other monitor manufacture has this adjustment. You will be questioned by many and few who will ask why anyone would pay [price]for this type of monitor and elsewhere you can get a Samsung 15" 570V TFT LCD Monitor and others!

Just say to them that the Sony monitor is able to be placed in a very tight, small desktop area, where space is extremely limited.

Also, this monitor comes built with stereo speakers to hook up to your sound board. Has bass boost, stereo wide settings, etc.

Would I highly recommend this to you, yes, if your needs are like mine where your desktop space is extremely limited and you want an LCD type of monitor!

absolutely fabulous style; not the best price
I have the PS version of this LCD panel (without the stand & speakers). It looks stunning, because it is so light, thin, and stylish. It takes up the least space on the desktop of ANY 15" monitor (CRT or LCD). The analog to digital conversion is rock-solid.

My unit has one pixel that is stuck on. This is common with LCD panels, and is only noticeable with very dark images.

You pay a price for style, however. Sony prices this model higher than most other LCD panels. ... :) ... Read more

Features

• 1,280 x 1,024 resolution, 0.264 mm dot pitch
• Accepts digital DVI-D and analog inputs
• Rich 400:1 contrast ratio; wide 160-degree viewing
• Stereo speakers and headphone jack
• 3-year warranty

Reviews (4)

Amazing&stylish
I didn't have any problems with this LCD,every thing is just Perfect,high contrast images,dual inputs provide multiple computer support and Integrated speakers deliver superb audio for multimedia, music and Internet content.The only problem I had is the universal voltage so I couldn't take it back home.

Amazing&stylish
This is a very good product from Sony,I didn't have any problems with it.resolution and colors are just perfect also the integrated speakers gives you a good sound.the only problem I had that it's only 110v so i couldn't take it with me back home.

Had a bad luck with this one
I thought that the monitor was great when I purchased it. Ordered Sony DeluxePro SDM-X72/B on Jan 21 and on Feb 7 had to contact Sony because the monitor went bad. All I could see on the screen were tiny vertical lines. Sony had no problem replacing the monitor but it took them 2 weeks responding to my original inquiry. I called Sony every day for a 1 1/2 week. After 2 weeks, they informed me that they couldn't replace the exact model since this model is not in production any longer but offered me SDM-X73/B. It is identical to the originally purchased monitor except for the design of the case. I expect to receive the new monitor next week according to Sony Rep.

broke
I used this monitor for about 2 months, and during that time it worked perfectly. However, it suddenly refused to turn on. I sent it in for repairs and was charged $70 for it, even though the product was still under warranty! Sony claimed that the company that I had taken the monitor to was not authorized for such repairs. Yet when I had called Sony beforehand, this company was included among the list of "authorized" repair shops. This is extremely poor service on Sony's part! ... Read more

Features

• Digital & Analog Input -- Digital connection maximizes video performance, dual inputs support multiple computers
• 0.26mm Pitch
• Energy Saving Eco Mode -- Lower power consumption provides increased savings throughout the life of the product
• Wall Mountable -- Stand base can be removed to support any arm or wall mount applications (wall mount is optional)
• Automatic Image Adjustments -- Instant adjustment of images at multiple resolutions optimizes video performance

Amazon.com Product Description

Sony's CPD-E240 is a 17-inch monitor (16 inches viewable) that combines performance and reliability with a reasonable price tag. With a maximum resolution of 1,280 x 1,024 dpi, a virtually flat screen, and a low 0.24mm dot pitch, the E240 provides clean, crisp images for a wide variety of home and office applications. Sony's HiDensity Electron Gun with Accurate Image Restoration technology ensures that the entire screen (even the corners) will be accurately focused, while an anti-reflective, high-contrast AR screen coating cuts down on glare and eyestrain. Eight factory presets combine with a number of easy-to-use onscreen controls, such as brightness, contrast, H/V position, pin balance, and zoom, to help users get the optimal image. Weighing around 41 pounds with a footprint of 15.8 inches x 16.6 inches, the G410R connects to Mac and PC systems via a 15-pin captive pigtail d-sub connector.

The E240 is plug-and-play ready, making setup a snap, while its power management system cuts back on unnecessary energy consumption. Sony also provides a three-year parts and labor warranty. ... Read more

Features

• Up to 1,280 x 1,024 resolution
• Fine 0.24 mm aperture grille pitch
• FD Trinitron flat surface tube
• High-accuracy focusing even at the corners
• Tilt and swivel base, attractive cabinet design

Amazon.com Product Description

Bring all your multimedia experiences--business applications, Web design, or gaming--to full life with this monitor/speaker set. Designed for those who demand exceptional image performance, but refuse to sacrifice value or reliability, the G220S features a flat, high-resolution Trinitron 17-inch display and a fine 0.24-millimeter minimum aperture grille pitch.

The monitor offers excellent image clarity and brilliant colors, which you'll appreciate whether you're working on finalizing that PowerPoint presentation or just reaching the last level of Doom (those rich reds will amaze!). Corporate Audio speakers are integrated in a sleek cabinet design, bringing your multimedia experience to life.

Sony's HiDensity Electron Gun with Astigmatism Lens System ensures that the entire screen (even the corners) are accurately focused, and thanks to a special screen coating, the reduced glare lets you stare at the screen for longer than ever.

The monitor complies with the world's strictest standards of low radiation, safety, ergonomics, recycling, and power management, while reducing costs through automatic power savings modes. It is backed by a three-year warranty. ... Read more

Features

• 17-inch (16 inches viewable) flat Trinitron cathode-ray tube
• Supports resolutions up to 1,600 x 1,200
• Built-in multimedia speakers
• Sleek cabinet design
• Perfect for everything from spreadsheets to gaming

Reviews (1)

Sony 17" Flat Screen Trinitron Monitor
This monitor is perhaps one of the best CRT's that we still have on this planet. I own one and it has been my pleasure to own it. The colors on this screen are superb and dazzling and that encouraged me to design a website in as many colors as possible. Its non-glare flat screen is soothing to the eyes. The resolution is perfect and after the light weight flat-screen monitors came to the market, the only factor goes against this monitor is its old fashioned weight. The quality is so good that it is not a serious factor at all. The only reason for me to replace it would be another Sony with a bigger screen and lighter weight. ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

Looking for a Sony monitor that provides quality without draining thepocketbook? Compatible with both Macintosh and PC, the Sony MultiscanE400 19-inch CRT (cathode-ray tube) monitor will put an end to yoursearch. Whether working with graphics, spreadsheets, word processing,or simply browsing the Internet, the E400's virtually flat screen and0.24-to-0.25-millimeter variable dot pitch provide the image qualityyou need. Enjoy flicker-free 85 Hz viewing at the recommended 1280 x1024 resolution, or use 1800 x 1440 resolution for demandingapplications. Onscreen controls make the E400 a cinch to set up, use,and adjust, while a high-contrast black coating and 18-inch viewablescreen cut down on glare and the resulting eyestrain. And if that'snot enough, Sony lets you rest easy with a three-year parts and laborwarranty. With the Sony Multiscan E400 you get an inexpensive monitor,perfect for home or office use, that still provides quality to behappy about. ... Read more

Features

• 1,800 x 1,440 maximum resolution, 1280 x 1024 at 85 Hz recommended
• 0.24- to 0.25-millimeter variable dot pitch
• Flat screen design
• PC and Mac compatible
• 3-year warranty

Reviews (7)

The Best 19" Flat Monitor
I've done some research on all the 19" Flat monitors on the market before I bought the Sony E400. It's one of the best quality monitors you can buy for the money. The picture is incredibly sharp and clear.

A they say in Wayne's World... " E X C E L L E N T ! "
Incredibly crisp image - even miniscule text is sharp a legible. Great color saturation - colors look rich. Image is so sharp I can display at 1280x1024 and leave the settings on "small fonts and small icons" without any strain. Fairly short for a 19" monitor too - takes up less space than my 17" Nanao did. Image sharpness blows away my old 19" Viewsonic 790 - which it has, ahem, replaced.

An almost perfect monitor
I love my e400, only odd problem is the power switch. I'm having problems similar to the one mentioned in Bryan Davis' post. The switch always turns the monitor on...but sometimes doesnt turn it off...

3 power switch problems..Hmm....whats going on here...

other than that....its a-w-e-s-o-m-e.

Excellent
After buying and returning two NEC FE950 monitors due to poor picture quality, I bought this one, and am very happy with my purchase. It worked wonderfully right out of the box without any tweaking. The picture is sharp, clear and uniform across the entire screen, and great for both text and graphics. The packaging is relatively small for a 19" monitor. There is a tiny bit of moire on the shut down screen, but it is not noticeable during normal use. I consulted [web site] before purchasing this monitor, and I was not disappointed.

Sincerely, Ilya Rosenberg

You can do better
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. ... Read more

Features

• 1,600 x 1,200 maximum resolution
• 0.24 to 0.25 mm aperture grille pitch
• Digital Multiscan technology provides optimal viewing angle and maximum comfort
• Large 18-inch viewable image size
• HiDensity electron gun; DisplayMouse onscreen display controls

Reviews (1)

SONY MADE A BOO BOO WITH THIS ONE.
I PURCHASED THIS MONITOR 12/21/02 AND I AM VERY UNHAPPY WITH THIS MONITOR. THE COLORS ARE GOOD, BUT THE BRIGHTNESS AND CONTRAST SETTINGS ARE VERY POOR. I HAVE A BRAND NEW P4 COMPUTER, AND WHEN SETTING THE CONTRAST/BRIGHTNESS THE SCREEN ALWAYS HAS A CLOUDY LOOK, AND IN ORDER TO GET A CLEAR SETTING THE BRIGHTNESS HAS TO BE SET AT 50%, BUT THEN THE SETTING IS TO DARK. ANY BRIGHTER AND YOU WILL SEE MORE OF A CLOUD THAN ANYTHING ELSE, IN A DARK ROOM IT'S FAIR, TURN ON THE LIGHTS IN YOUR DEN OR OFFICE, AND IT'S ALL OVER, YOU WILL BE VERY UNHAPPY WITH THE SCREEN QUALITY . SAVE YOUR MONEY AND PAY A LITTLE EXTRA FOR A GOOD MONITOR. SONY REALLY MADE A BOO BOO BY PLACING IT'S NAME ON THIS PRODUCT! ... Read more

Product Description

Driving entertainment beyond the PC extreme performance for advanced multi-media applications. Sony's Personal Entertainment Display connects directly to game consoles, video players, digital cameras and camcorders, PCs and more. True 16:9 wide screen format is optimized for superior video performance so you can enjoy everything from watching DVDs to immersing yourself in videogames in intense color, full sound and panoramic view. Bright images, high contrast, super fast 22ms video response time and wide viewing angle combine to deliver exceptional video performance. Enjoy 1080i and 720p picture quality when connected to a high definition video signal. SRS WOW audio technology creates a full, wide sound experience with deep, rich bass. Convenient slim remote control access features, control the video source, power, volume and more. ... Read more

Features

• PC and Mac compatible; 3-year warranty
• 1,280 x 768 WXGA resolution; 0.29mm dot pitch
• Rich 500:1 contrast ratio, 750-nit brightness; fast 22 ms response
• Component, S-video, composite, PC inputs
• 150-degree horizontal viewing angle

Reviews (3)

Best monitor and TV
I love the design. The remote which controls sound volume and the screen comes very handy. SONY's contrast ratio of 500 makes the best picture quality.Some other manufacturers may not be able to match it even with 800 ratio. I am able to use it for everything - as a computer monitor, TV, connect to VCR and DVD players, digital camcorder. Great for watching TV over the Internet. Also, after 5 months the store price only slightly increased which indicates to me that it's a quality product.

great monitor
the picture on this monitor is great. everything is crisp and easily readable including text. The monitor itself is very bright (750 nits!) and displays all colors wll with no problems that i can see. All the connectors in the back make this a must have for any pc home theatre enthusiast, as the monitor connects directly to vcr's and dvd players (analog and s-video ports). Viewing images on the widescreen is great, as pages that require a scrollbar can now be viewed all at once. Not to mention how much difference a widescreen monitor makes for dvd's.

My only gripes with the monitor are that it does not have a dvi port, it doesnt tilt very much (just a little up and down) and the max resolution is 1280x768. But if you can look past these faults then this is a great monitor, especially with the 200 dollar rebate being offered at the moment. I found mine at a store known for its best buys, for 799, with a mail in rebate for 200 bux. So the monitor ends up costing me 600 bux, which isnt too bad for a 17 inch, widescreen no less

An excellent flat panel screen that doesn't break the bank.
I bought this with the sole intention of using it as a display for playing XBOX and PS2 games on. I find myself using it more and more every day for also watching DVD movies on.

The display is super, and having it in 16x9 mode is even better. Then you throw in HDTV capability and it totally rocks. Granted, it does not do true 1080i, but it will display that resolution.

I do have a few complaints though - For some reason Sony decided to put the manual on a CD. What, they could not spend the 10 cents to print up a stinkin' manual? It would also be nice if this thing had more inputs on it. I can't be the only one with more than one component video device to hook up. Junk the composite I say and give us another component in.

My next step for this thing is to get a HDTV tuner and see what that will do. ... Read more

Product Description

The S71/B flat panel display is the perfect combination of form, function and convenience. This advanced computer display boasts a 17.0" TFT LCD panel designed for the home or office to provide quality and reliability. Slim, stylish black design delivers a greater level of flexibility while maximizing desktop space. Screen images are bright and colorful, thanks to Advanced Digital FlexRes and Auto ImageSet image technologies. ... Read more

Features

• PC and Mac compatible; 3-year warranty
• 1,280 x 1,024 resultion, 0.279mm dot pitch
• Digital FlexRes technology displays crisp, clear, full-screen images
• Auto ImageSet technology sets image position, phase, and pitch
• Adjustable pivot stand; zero footprint design

Product Description

Sony's stylish DELUXEPRO Series 17 Flat Panel LCD features bright color detail, superior video performance, and clear stereo sound - the perfect combination of performance and style. The monitor is packed with conveniences for the home or office including digital inputs, Automatic Image Adjustments, integrated power supply, smart cabling and special energy-saving ECO mode. ... Read more

Features

• 3-year warranty
• 1,280 x 1,024 resolution, 0.264 mm dot pitch
• Accepts digital DVI-D and analog inputs
• Rich 400:1 contrast ratio; wide 160-degree viewing
• Stereo speakers and headphone jack

Features

• 1,024 x 768 native resolution
• 0.297 mm pixel pitch; 300:1 contrast ratio
• Bezel-integrated speakers
• Dual inputs support usage by multiple systems
• PC and Mac compatible; 3-year warranty

Reviews (1)

Amazing!
This monitor had the most detailed picture and IS worth the cash. If you purchase this, you will not regret it. Along with a decent Sony computer it wonders everyone with both its looks and performance. I really like the input setup for two different computers so you can save some money and have one monitor for two systems if your occupation needs that sort of power. I highly recommend this Sony monitor. ... Read more

Product Description

Sony's DeluxePro 15 Flat Panel LCD delivers sophistication and vivid images. Maximize video performance with digital input, automatic image adjustments and super bright panel. The X52 provides the perfect combination of form and function with sophisticated dual pivot stand, integrated power supply and eco energy saving mode adding efficiency and style to the home or office. ... Read more

Features

• Dual pivot stand; 3-year warranty
• Sharp 1,024 x 768 resolution, 0.297 mm dot pitch
• Bright display with high 400:1 contrast ratio
• Digital and analog inputs
• Built-in speakers and stereo amplifier