Considering buying this computer monitor, your thoughts?

In summary, the conversation discusses a computer monitor with concerns about its low number of reviews and its price compared to similar models. The group suggests looking for more reviews on Amazon and Newegg, but ultimately advises trusting one's own eyes when it comes to choosing a monitor.
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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.
 
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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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