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24" LCD - $279 + Free S/H - Soyo 24DYLM24D6 - Ends 04/26/08

Discussion in 'Hot Deals' started by Rick, Apr 16, 2008.

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  1. Rick TechSpot Staff

    Edit 04/20/08: The price has been lowered yet again to $279.99!
    Offer good until April 26th, 2008.

    Update: I've been using it for over a week now. I'm very happy with it. I'm going to see if I can get a price match for my purchase last week. :)

    Update: Office Max gave me the $30 adjustment. So the monitor only cost me $279.99, even though I paid $299 for it. I was also able to turn in 5 used ink cartridges for an additional $15 off and could have (if I had one) used the $30 off $150 coupons they mail out regularly. Maybe next time. :)

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    I've been using mine for two days (Picked it up at the store). It's great. Probably the best thing about this is it is NOT a TN Panel. It is a MVA panel. This means it is has a great viewing angle and the colors stay bright and true no matter what angle you're looking at it from. It's the only MVA panel I'm aware of in the sub $400 price range that is 24".

    $100 off of $399 = $299 with free S/H (Expired 04/19/08)
    http://www.officemax.com/omax/catalog/sku.jsp?skuId=21361009

    I can't attest to how long the monitor will last, but the screen is fantastic, the OSD is pretty intuitive and it is wall-mountable from the back. Comes with a 1-year warranty.

    • 24" Widescreen SXGA TFT LCD Display
    • 1920 x 1200 Native Screen Resolution
    • 1000:1 Contrast Ratio
    • 6ms Response Time
    • 500 nits Brightness
    • 2 x 2 Watt Stereo Speakers
    • 170 degrees Horizontal, 160 degrees Vertical Viewing Angle
    • 40,000 Hour backlight lifespan (typical)
    • 15-pin mini D-sub VGA and DVI-D connections
    • AC 100-240 Volts, 60 / 50 Hz Voltage, 100 Watts (max) Power Consumption
    • 1-Year Limited warranty on LCD, parts and labor. SOYO S.A.F.E. Program

    ** The box claims 3 ms and 400 nits brightness
    Rick, Apr 16, 2008
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  2. captaincranky TechSpot Addict

    Rick, Is this monitor HDCP capable?
    captaincranky, Apr 19, 2008
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  3. SNGX1275 TechSpot Special Forces

    I would really like to get this with my $300 economic stimulus rebate, but I just can't justify it, I don't know what I'd do with my current setup.
    SNGX1275, Apr 19, 2008
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  4. Matthew TechSpot Editor, Community Manager

    You would give it to me, of course, SNGX1275.
    Matthew, Apr 19, 2008
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  5. captaincranky TechSpot Addict

    In God We Trust....George Bush...Meh, I Don't Think So.......

    Actually, I think you're supposed to buy the monitor with the economic stimulus check, and then charge a new desktop to begin the economic healing process. We can't expect the government to get us out of this slump just by simply printing more money.
    captaincranky, Apr 19, 2008
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  6. captaincranky TechSpot Addict

    Believe it or Not......!

    Office Max has actually DROPPED the price of this monitor! It's $279.95 for this week....! (4/20-4/26)

    SNGX1275, now you would actually get change from you stimulus check! Well...., at least break even with the sales tax!
    captaincranky, Apr 20, 2008
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  7. Rick TechSpot Staff

    No, although there is a 26" KDS at Newegg for $399 which HDCP compatibility, if you are looking for a big screen at a good price. It has pretty good reviews - at least the ones I can find although I have no clue what it looks like person.
    Rick, Apr 20, 2008
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  8. captaincranky TechSpot Addict

    Well.....It's mine now...

    So I went out and bought one of these, and from 2 feet away it is quite a viewing experience.

    Rick, I always tell myself I'm going to install a tuner in my PCs, but I never do.

    Which makes me really delighted with the Soyo.

    There are actually 2 different "boxes" for this monitor; 1 says 500 nits and 6ms response, the other 400 nits and 3ms response.

    Another forum/review site was alleging that some of these were MVA and some were TN panels. Mine looks terrific at a much greater angle off axis than my 3 Westinghouses, so I'm happy and I'm going to shut up now.
    captaincranky, Apr 23, 2008
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  9. mopar man TechSpot Ambassador

    Wow, I thought you'd never shut up.

    Lol, anyway, if I weren't getting my truck with my stimulus package (hoping to god I do get it) I would get it. You see, I am 15, and have my Mothers social security coming in, so I am supposed to be able to get it. I worry that they will refuse me the money, though. I met all requirements, though.
    mopar man, Apr 24, 2008
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  10. Blind Dragon Newcomer, in training

    New or Refurb?
    Blind Dragon, Apr 24, 2008
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