"vista certified" LCD worth $1000 xtra?

[DaUff]

Hello,

Can anyone tell me wth the difference between these two monitors is.

http://tinyurl.com/2dywa9

Looks like one has DVI and is "Vista Certified" (whatever that means). However, the vista certified one is $900 more.

Also, if anyone has a suggestions for a good large monitor, I'd be interested. (30" plus)

Uff-Da

[Giggity]

No built-in speakers on the expensive one.... Which is a good thing.

[Secundus]

No built-in speakers on the expensive one.... Which is a good thing.

So you get LESS for more money??

[Giggity]

No but afaik, speakers degrade the quality of the LCD over time.

[Trailboss3]

So you get LESS for more money??

Not exactly, the more expensive one weighs an extra 16.5 pounds so you are still getting more for your money.

[DaUff]

Not exactly, the more expensive one weighs an extra 16.5 pounds so you are still getting more for your money.

And you have to pay $70 more in shipping??

Donovan

[]NIN[]

The cheaper one looks better spec on most things.

[TPSFan]

The "Vista Certified" one also has a response time of 16ms!

I don't know if that is normal for a 30"+, but for games and full-motion video (HD Movies) on most LCDs you want a maximum of 8ms -- Preferably 5-2ms (BTB) if you can get it.

[Rajinn]

more expensive one comes with feet o.0 some really good feet look at those things !

[PATSCRU]

the contrast ratio and response times are much better on the cheaper model....16ms response time on the "vista certified" one is unacceptable for gaming.

"vista certified" is just a name...don't pay extra for that.

also, i'd recommend a higher resolution than 1366x768...it's pretty low...personally i'd go with either a smaller monitor with a way higher resolution or this 46" viewsonic with full 1080p for $2399:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824116111