Philips FLAT PANEL 150B

Advantages: smart, compact, clear image and reliable
Disadvantages: resolution capabilities

...a similar Flat Panel Monitor from a different company and within 3 months had to take it back because pixels began to fade and within days the whole screen was flickering and changing colours. The Phillips 150S however has so far lasted me 3 years and is still in perfect working order. I have had absolutely no problems with it and it works like new. The screen stands on a simple base, and revolves on its neck. The screen can be tilted back and forward to suit you, however this function is a little stiff. Connecting your monitor couldn't be simpler with just two wires, one being the power cable and the other slots into the back of the computer tower with two screws to secure the connection. The buttons on the front of the frame are clearly marked so you can't go wrong and there is a wonderful "auto" button which adjusts the screen... Read review

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Advantages: Looks
Disadvantages: Nothing Special About It

...Proview Monitor 713 A Good Flat Panel I used my computer regularly everyday and I had my computer with nothing broken for four years until my very large and heavy old monitor decided not to work. It was annoying because we knew the new flat screens cost a lot and we couldn't go without a monitor so we went quickly to the shop, wasted no time. We went to pc world as we thought they would have the best choice available. Which they probably have from what I saw. I take a lot of interest in computing so before I thought about buying I just looked around to see what kind of monitors are available and what are the newest like. I saw a monitor/TV in which you could be on the pc and watch the Tv at the same time on the same monitor, fantastic but it wasn't for me The Proview Monitor 713 was though when I first saw this it stood out as it... Read review

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Advantages: Good focus and colour definition at a good prive
Disadvantages: Doesn't support all resolutions and poor menu system

...I recently bought a Philips 150S second hand from an auction site. Getting it out of the box first impressions are a fairly large frame around the picture, but this is made up for by the tiny footprint on the desk. It's easy to connect up, standard VGA connection (no fancy DVI plugs here) and a power lead. Plug both in and you're away. This is slightly let down by the huge on switch which needs a good shove to wake the screen up, moving the screen about in the process! Now you'll be sat looking at it thinking great, how do I adjust the picture? Either use the Auto button which is a real god-send ... it does it all for you. However, if this doesn't work you're in real trouble. The menu system to adjust the picture is stretched and isn't particularly up to the job. It also lacks some functionality, like size of picture... Read review

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