Considering buying this computer monitor, your thoughts?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the consideration of purchasing a specific computer monitor, focusing on concerns about the limited number of reviews and the pricing compared to similar models. Participants share their thoughts on the reliability of reviews and personal experiences with monitor quality.

Discussion Character

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  • Technical explanation
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Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses concern about the monitor having only 5 perfect reviews compared to other models with over 100 reviews, questioning the reliability of such limited feedback.
  • Another suggests checking Amazon for more reviews to gain additional insights.
  • A third participant recommends newegg.com as another source for reviews.
  • One participant argues that LCD/LED technology is well-established, implying that purchasing from a reputable brand is likely to be a good decision, emphasizing the importance of price and warranty.
  • A later reply shares a personal experience of researching monitors and finding that visual inspection in-store was more valuable than online reviews, highlighting the importance of personal judgment in monitor quality.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus; there are multiple viewpoints regarding the reliability of reviews and the importance of personal inspection when choosing a monitor.

Contextual Notes

Participants' suggestions depend on the assumption that online reviews are a reliable source of information, which may not always hold true. The discussion also reflects varying personal experiences with monitor quality and brand reputation.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals considering the purchase of a computer monitor, especially those weighing the importance of reviews versus personal experience.

RJLiberator
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Here is the computer monitor in question: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/hp-25-led-hd-monitor-black/7503012.p?id=1219679624841&skuId=7503012

Here are my concerns:

1. It only has 5 reviews. All 5 of them are perfect 5/5, which is nice, but it only has 5 reviews in comparision to the 100+ reviews other similar products have.
2. It's a 25" screen, but on sale for $80. Compared to similarly priced models, this deal is the best that Best Buy is offering.My concern here is this, I want to buy this one, but the skeptic in me is making sure that something isn't going on here. Why are these 2 points sticking out to me?

Thank you for any help and thoughts.
 
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look it up in Amazon to get more reviews to read.
 
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Another good source for reviews is newegg.com
 
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What they said. And LCD/LED computer monitors are a near perfected technology. If buying a big brand, it will almost certainly be worthwhile. Just shop for price and buy from a well known store with a warranty.
 
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Excellent. Thanks for the comments friends, that quells my curiosity.
 
Several years ago I extensively researched some large [~24"] monitors and their reviews and arrived at a candidate list - all by well established companies with decent mfr warranties. I happened by a Best Buy shortly thereafter and they had most of my candidate monitors on display. They all proved a bit disappointing - washed out colors, weak resolution, choppiness, etc. Nearby was another by a lesser known mfr that stood out from the crowd. It was brighter, crisper and had a visibly superior refresh rate. It was also about $100 cheaper than competing models. That was the one I got and still use. Moral of the story, your own eyes are a better judge than any review article when shopping monitors.
 
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