Looking for a used low budget flat screen?

[Mr Burns]

I am buying a used monitor as a secondary monitor. I do want not a widescreen one. I want one that is 19 inches and has a resolution of 1280x1024.

So I looked online, and I found this: http://uk.dell.com/ae/en/corp/Peripherals/monitor-dell-1908fp-black/pd.aspx?refid=monitor-dell-1908fp-black&s=corp

It is a Dell Ultrasharp 1908fp.

The specs are:

Panel Size: 19"
Panel Type: TN - Twisted Nematic
Maximum Resolution: 1280 x 1024 at 60 Hz
Contrast Ratio: 800:1 (typical)
Brightness: 300 cd/m2 (typical)
Response Time: 5 ms (typical)
Viewing Angle: 160° / 160° (typical)
Colour Support: 16.7 million colours
Pixel Pitch: 0.294mm
Stand: Tilt, Swivel, Height Adjustable, Pivot.
Security: Kensington® security port (cable lock sold separately)
Connectivity:
•DVI-D with HDCP
•Video Graphics Array (VGA)

Built-in Devices:

USB 2.0 Hi-Speed Hub with 1 USB upstream port and 4 USB downstream ports.
Dimensions (W x D x H):

Power: 100 to 240 VAX/50 or 60 Hz+- 3 Hz/2.0A (Max.)
Power Consumption Operational:
25W (typical); 60W (maximum)
Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep:
Less than 2 Watt

Compliance and Standards:
•Energy Star
•TCO '99
•TCO '03
•EPEAT Silver

Update 3: What's in the box:
•Ultrasharp 1908FP-19" BLK-Flat Panel Monitor
•Power cord
•VGA cable (VGA to VGA)
•DVI cable
•USB upstream cable
•CD User's guide and documentation

So, what do you think?


What do you think?

 

[Gingerbread]

Well it's a good second monitor but you didn't mention the most important part: how much are you paying?

 

[Mr Burns]

I'm paying £30-£50.

 

[Gingerbread]

For that it's definitely worth it as a second screen then.