01-13-2003, 07:09 PM
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Are MAG monitors any good?
Does anyone here have any experience with their monitors? I couldn't find any reviews for it, or maybe I just didn't look hard enough.
The one I'm really interested in is the 972PF. Link Any input you guys and gals can give would be much appreciated. Thanks! |
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01-13-2003, 07:22 PM
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Back up several years ago, when 17" inch monitors were still averaging $500+, MAG monitors used to be very nice. I had some experience with them. They used trinitron tubes at the time. As for now, I don't know how good they are.
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01-13-2003, 07:23 PM
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I know they used to be considered good once upon a time, but I haven't really heard anything about them lately. My father had a MAG monitor years ago that he loved, though it eventually died.
The specs on that MAG look good, though. Have you seen it in person at Best Buy? I'm a big fan of NEC CRT monitors now. My father has the 19" FE991SB-BK which is terrific. I have the 17" version and it's definitely the best CRT I've had.
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01-13-2003, 10:07 PM
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The thing is that I have about 140 bucks of Best Buy store credit and just figured that I'd get my new monitor, instead of taking more cash outta my pocket. But they don't have a very wide selection, so I'm just checking on everyone's opinion/experience with the MAG monitors. If they aren't worth it, I'd probably just blow the 140 smackers on some more DVDs and games...  |
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01-13-2003, 11:12 PM
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Due to past experiences, I got mixed feelings on MAG monitors. Sometimes they are great, other times well...
If I was getting a new CRT monitor I'd go for Sony {more expensive as their products usually are} or Viewsonic first followed by IIyama and Mitsubishi-NEC. |
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01-13-2003, 11:50 PM
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I concur with DarkFury its better to get a quality monitor.
BuyXtremeGear.com aka Xtreme Gear should be avoided. http://www.resellerratings.com/seller2753.html 4.98 http://www.resellerratings.com/seller3104.html 2.17 Bires suckage thread about these cats: http://www.gotapex.com/forums/showth...threadid=45375 (Do Not Order from BuyXtremeGear.com!) |
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01-14-2003, 12:42 AM
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Hehehe... nah, I didn't have my mind set on it yet. Just wondering what was the general concensus on MAG monitors. I was actually looking into purchasing either this or this . Thanks for all your help guys!  |
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01-14-2003, 08:14 AM
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MAG is infact a major brand - on the larger makers of monitors in the world. They also supply the internals to many OEM monitors. I have an LCD by then that is flawless.
They do make quality monitors for the price. If money is an issue, they are good - though nothing beats a Sony 21 inch.
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01-14-2003, 12:19 PM
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hmmm weird.. I ordered my vid card & case from them and they've been awesome.... I got a case with a window pre-installed, but it came without one... so, I e-mailed them, and they sent me the door with a window installed, no questions.... don't have to send back the other door..... I give one vote for xtreme gear
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01-14-2003, 05:33 PM
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I know that Mwave is a good company....so here's a vote for Mwave.
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02-06-2003, 04:15 AM
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lets see from a 4.98 to 6.89 http://www.resellerratings.com/seller2753.html from a 2.17 to 5.68 http://www.resellerratings.com/seller3104.html Look at all those positive reviews in the last several days.  |
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02-06-2003, 04:27 AM
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