Monitor Reviews

I was trying to find a monitor that was somwhat close to the quality of the Apple Cinema Display. Since I am a graphic designer, I was looking for a balance between price and quality. This monitor was a good choice for me.

The brightness and crispness of both text and graphics was better than I expected. I connected the monitor to the DVI port on my computer without any problem. I also really like the design of the case and the glass protective coating that allows me to wipe fingerprints off very easily.

The warranty is also pretty decent.

The only things I would change would be to make it height adjustable and you really can't read the setting buttons on the front bezel. I rarely change my monitor settings so these are small concerns.

This monitor is absolutely fantastic. I have been using it for a few months and my eye strain is gone. The digital and analog abilities are top notch so you want to get a video card that lets you take advantage of this monitor's features.

When comparison shopping, I checked out the specs and compared them to other 19" LCD monitors. These rank right up there in the top and the dollar value is quite reasonable. To get the same specs in other brands, you will have to pay $150 to $200 more.

I first saw this monitor in a store with other monitors to compare the picture with and this monitor stood out. There was only one monitor that matched the Neovo in picture quality and it was $900 on sale. The optical quality glass on the screen gives such sharp images that I am totaly awed.

The only thing I didn't like is the stand. While it is solid and sturdy, it is not flexable (no up/down). I removed it and have the monitor mounted on a mechanical arm that allows me to move the screen to any position including rotating it 90 degrees. My video card lets me rotate the view as well so I have full page views with a couple of clicks of my mouse.

The display adjustments are common sense and flexable and indeed, with the Neovo, I turned down the brightness a bit unlike other LCD monitors that have to be turned up to the max value.

The styling on the Neovo is impressive and gets a 10 on a scale of 1 - 10 in the "WOW!" department. This monitor seems a little pricy until you see the features and 19" size of the monitor. Then, you realize that this is a great price for a monitor with such great specs and is an attractive and functional 19" LCD monitor. The best recommendation is that I would buy it again without hesitation.

This was recommended by a friend of mine who takes these monitors to trade shows.
- It looks very slick on the desktop
- the front plastic shield has protected my friend's trade show monitor well
- it folds up smaller than the average LCD monitor (though it's not height adjustable :-( )
- You can really crank the brightness and contrast up
- It's viewable from any angle
- competetive price (free shipping from Amazon too)
- 3 year warranty, including burnt-out pixels (no burnt out pixels yet)
- cool name

I've only had it a few days but I'm happy with my purchase.

I have this exact unit and have been using for GeoCaching for about 6 months. The guts of the unit are pretty much the same as the more expensive ones - you'll know where you are just fine. Much of the user interface is the same as the more expensive models.

The main pro for this unit (other than price) is size - it's smaller than the next products up the line and easier to just stick in your pocket.

The main con is battery life. The amount of time you get out of 2 AAAs is not so hot. You'll eat up a pair of batteries every time you go out. I counter this by only turning the unit on to get my bearings. With a device that uses AA batteries I would be able to leave it on and use the tracklog/backtrack features. I think about it...

Some other factors to consider;

Display - once you go up above the basic etrex yellow unit the garmin units have higher-res displays, which are nice.

Connectivity - you can do ok without it, but this model is the only one that does not allow waypoint download (not sure about the 201.) Experienced geocachers favor the higher-end models with more memory. They load large numbers of cache waypoints into memory and are ready to go no matter where they are in their home area. If you're a more casual hiker/cacher, then the cheaper models do just as good a job - even this one.

Mapping - the gekkos and the etrex yellow will show you where your waypoints are in relation to each other, but don't show any other features. The more expensive models can do natural features and even uploaded topo maps.

You can GeoCache with almost any GPS. The Etrex yellow is the standard, but this has served me well. Happy Caching!

You can buy a GPS w/ more features, but for the money, this little jewel does everything a runner needs and can be clipped onto your waist. It is very lightweight and is hardly noticeable. The stretch carrying case can be bought at Garmin for about $10.00.

I used mine for the first time this past weekend!

I recieved my Geko 101 about two weeks ago, and so far I am very pleased. You can't expect extrordiany things from [an inexpensive] unit, but if you don't want to spend alot, you're not missing much. For the light camper, it's perfect. You can pay ... more to get the Geko 201 with WAAS, which makes it accurate to 10 feet. Or you can skip the WAAS and get this, which is acurate to 50 feet. However, in my experiances, usually this unit is accurate between 25 and 12 feet. An extra 15 ft. so what!

Geko 101:

Pros-
1. Small! It's about the size of a cell phone

2. Lightweight. Because it's so small, it should be obvious that it's very light.

3. Accurate. Even though it doesn't have WASS capabilities it is just as accurate at times.

4. Waterproof. You never know when you might need it.

5. Features. It has just about everything you need or want (minus a detailed map) including when you'll arrive at your destination, speed, elevation, and all different units of measure.

6. Ease of use. The five button configuration makes it easy to use. Let's face it, if you find it difficult,[you shouldn't].

Cons-

1. It's not the greatest GPS ever made, but what do you expect for [the money]?

2. Batteries. This unit takes 2 AAA's. Although life is not a problem (12hrs.) unless you own something else that takes AAA batteries, sometimes they can be a pain.

3. PC compatibility. There's no way to link the Geko 101 to your PC. Oh well, even if you could, it would be $...more for the software.

I had only one bad pixel and decided to live with it as it was a minor issue. However, after about 6 months I got a whole string of bad pixels down the left side of the screen and had to return the monitor for replacement. Otherwise, the display is very clear and I really like space saving the flat panel.

I love this monitor! It makes me wonder why I stayed with a CRT for so long. The picture is crystal clear, and it is easy on the eyes. The on-screen controls are very easy to use. I do have a couple of complaints about it, however. One, the only manual is on the CD. Two, mine has two bad pixels (that's very common with all LCD's, though.) But I would recommend this monitor to everybody!

I bought my f70 monitor about a month ago. If I had of known it was this much better, I would have bought it sooner. It is great. I would recommend to anyone.

this camcorder is okay. its not very good for making pro movies, but it gets the job done. its pretty cool. i lost the remote control to it, but with it, you can re-record sound, play it back, all that cool junk.

I really like this machine. The owner's manual is good and the features are useful. For VHS-C format, one has the option of standard-play for 30 minutes of recording or extended-play for 90 minutes of recording. The night vision feature is good - I recorded shots in almost total darkness and the camera made it look like the lights were normal in the room. The LCD screen is really good so that the user can use it for shooting or for playback viewing. The zoom freaked me out at how sharp the picture could be at about 50 or so yards. The price seems okay and this camera is a pretty good deal - for my purposes anyway.

it is very difficult to tell but i think it good

My wonderful Sony Trinitron burnt out after 10 yrs. and it was time to move on to the flat-panel-age. After seeing several other KDS monitors in the workplace and being pleased with the image quality, I decided to take a chance on the Rad-5C and I was not dissapointed.

I'm using it with a Mac G4 and setup was easy and straightforward. No drivers to fiddle with, just plug in all the cables and you're ready to go. The computer will find the monitor and set up the perfect screen image in terms of hieght and width.

You will have to push a few of the buttons found on the right hand side of the frame to correct the contrast, brightness and colors, but once you get them right, which is fairly easy, the image will be correct and true to life.

Image quality is good to very good. Text and images are sharp and colors are very acurate. The image is also nice and bright which I didn't see in other monitors of this class. But if you go below the native resolution of 1024 X 768 images and text will appear smudged and chunky. Ok for writing a letter, but you won't want to go below native resolution when working with your digital photos. My only complaint about image is the way that, depending on how you are sitting, the top of the screen can appear darker than the bottom and vice-versa. When doing any image correction on photos or video, you'll want to be sitting as close to center of the screen as you can.

The speakers on the side of the monitor are rather weak and a bit tinny. Better speakers would have been great to watch movies with.

My reasons for buying a flat panel where increased desk space, lighter piece of equipment, less radiation emission, and less consumption of energy. Combine this with very good image quality, and elegant design, it's a great monitor for the price and you won't be dissapointed. But act quick because the price seems to have jumped a few dollors since I bought it!

I've used several monitors...this is the best among those I've used so far. The video is sharp...best of all, it's a space saver.

I just bought this a few days ago. I think it's awesome. The image quality is superb. Since it's flat-panel, it saves alot of your desk spaces too.

The advantage of this GPS model versus the less expensive versions is that it gives you full street information for most large cities in the USA. Includes restaraunts, shopping, motels, gas stations, museums, etc.

The built-in model from Magellan is very nice, but built-in. You can't take it with you in a rental car, or drive somewhere with a friend.

Even after living in the Dallas area for seven years, I still only "know" a small area around home and work. I found it very useful when I was sent to a specialist outside of my area. Not only was I able to find the address easily, but I was also able to work out the route and time estimate before I left home. END

We used the StreetPilot driving from Houston, Texas to the mountains of Santa Fe, New Mexico and were impressed with its features and flexibility. Simple to start up, easy to read but takes practice to learn all the options and there are many options.

Although there is not enough detail in the maps to be really useful, it does provide a ton of information besides just maps and latitude and longitude. For example, time of day, altitude, miles per hour, avg mph, distance traveled, time traveled, time to destination, a compass, several alarm systems and optional personal way points. It is compact and portable as well as easy to read. If you are the passenger (definitly not as the driver), the StreetPilot can be as addictive as a computer game.

A one star deduction since with the GPS prices falling as they are, this one seems a tad expensive especially since the useful optional cartridges are a hundred bucks a pop. It would be nice if the manufacturer included the power adapter and one cartridge in this price.

What are the magical features of this mouse trap vs. the half priced one ?

I've had this monitor for about two months, and I'm very happy with it. I do agree with a warning given to me by a friend, that this type of monitor (flat-panel LCD) leaves the print on the screen looking quite small. I've got good eyesight, and it doesn't bother me, but for those who have any problems reading smaller print, they'd best check it out in a store, carefully, before buying it. The images and print can be adjusted to be bigger, but at the cost of decreased resolution/clarity.

I could not see any difference between this and most monitors. The feature that makes this monitor worth the extra $50-$75 than a generic monitor is the ease and range of the tilting screen. You can adjust the monitor to be perfect if you are standing up, sitting on the ground, or any other position you can think up (keep it clean). This feature comes in handy more than you can expect, and it looks really nice.

I agree with previous review. The unit also can be easily adjusted in height, allowing leveling the monitor from touching the desk surface to raising it about 6 inches effortlessly.The visual quality is superb.

This is a really good camera. It works great at places with little light because of its twlight effect. I shot a skating video with this camera and it turned out great. Get this camera.

I find that this camcorder was great when I was taping sporting events such as my daughters soccer game or outside family reunions. This camera has a great LCD moniter, which is good for future editing purposes, and offers fairly good zoom options. For it's price I think it is a good deal.

I got this camcorder for my fiance and I for Christmas and so far we have like it a lot. We are still learning how to use all the features but it is pretty easy to figure out the basics (even without reading the manual). I really like the side vision feature because it makes it really easy to see what you're tapeing. Get it!

Be careful when you order this monitor because the editorial review is misleading. The AV-195T is a great monitor and it does have the Trinitron tube. The monitor that Amazon sells here though is the KDS VS-195 which is only an average monitor compared to the AV-195T.

This monitor has a huge resolution making it good for gaming to max graphics. This monitor can also support high video cards using high resolutions so you can get the best out of your graphic card.

Bought two, want two more!! For the price nothing can compare

After using it for several days, I am really impressed with the amount of technology that's packed inside. Satellite acquisition is pretty good, but it has trouble inside buildings, even wood-framed. The accuracy and repeatablity is better than the manual claims, but battery life is worse. Also, it is easy to accidentally hit the buttons, especially the power button. They should all be recessed slightly to prevent this. I found that the "backtrack" feature is really nice, as it shows a simulated street display that is easy to follow. The installed map of major roads is pretty much what it claims, so if you need more detail, the extra memory & MapSend S/W is necessary. I wish, however, that it was possible to use other (read less expensive!) software to upload map data (for example, Microsoft Streets & Maps). Overall, I like it and will probably upgrade the memory & add more mapping data. However, I am a bit leery of the reported errors in the Magellan S/W, so I'll check things out a bit first.

I am very impressed with the performance and reliability of this product. There is a learning curve with which one must deal, however, easily overcome by using the included CD Rom Users Manual. Secure Digital Cards from various manufactures can be purchased affordably, yet maps seem to only be downloadable from Magellan Mapsend Software, and not some of the other popular varities

After I opened the box and inserted the batteries, it was ready to go! The best thing that happened since sliced bread. Easy to use, accurate, good enough to use with just the base map. How did I live without it for so many years? Besides your location (with backtracking dotted line) it gives you your speed, accurate direction in degrees from North, and many many more, including fishing conditions, sunrise and sunset. I am still trying to figure out however if the moon rises at 9:05 AM (as they show on the Magellan GPS) or at 9:05 PM!! I think this is a booboo...
Buyer be aware of just as much cost for the accessories such as the mounting bracket ($...+), the Streets USA Map CD ($...), the cigarette lighter adapter ($...), the SD memory card ($...), etc.
Still, an excellent GPS for the price.