Have to make a decision quick (or if you can persuade me to calm down and not spend at all )
Futureshop is having a deal with the Sharp monitor, however, I was wondering if CAD$70 difference is worth it for the DVI, debatable 8ms response time and 150 more points in contrast ratio.
So here's the showdown:
Sharp LL-172AW (W - white model, 5 per store! )
Samsung 730B
Now, I know all about the advantages of DVI, in fact, I am a supporter in the forums too. But, this is going to go to my secondary rig which does not have DVI at the moment. Also, Sharp is a very good name for LCD, Samsung is just big so eventually they are going to churn out some good ones. The reviews that I have read suggests that even the Sharp is analog, it can stand on its own vs cheap-grade DVI and their CRT counterpart. Last but not least, I am cheap.
For all of you early birds I want to know your opinion. I am pretty sure they will be all gone soon.
PS. Not going to make a poll becuase I have a specific purpose for this monitor and a cheap budget. In general I would have picked DVI-capable models too myself.