Direction/Vizitron L5AK5

Wanting to replace an aging but quality CTX CRT 17" monitor primarily to save space and the considerable effort moving the CRT screen around! I looked at various TFT screens available on the Internet. Found this one by searching the Argos site where two were available, both Vizitron, one 15" the other 17". Decided on the 15" and purchased from our local Argos store. The monitor feels a substantial quality piece of kit but only weights approx 3Kg a huge saving on the CRT.

Even though the screen display is 15" this is virtually the same display size as a 17"CRT. The monitor is backed by a 3 year on site warranty as well as 16 day money back guarantee from Argos. Windows XP immediately detected the new monitor & the screen and colour depth were set automatically. The quality of the image whether displaying game graphics (like Medal of Honor) is outstanding; the same can be said of watching a DVD (Lord Of The Rings). The one problem I had is a single missing pixel at the bottom of the screen not noticeable on a bright screen but irritating on a dark background. Took it back to Argos and they exchanged immediately.

If this one is faulty I will exchange for another.

Having built my own PC about 6months ago, the only left over from my previous system that I wanted to change was my 17" CRT monitor for an LCD. Prices were high & my financial director ('the wife') suggested that I wait until prices dropped a bit.

Imagine my suprise when I found the Vizitron at £189 in the Argos catalogue.

The wife was convinced (whilst in the store) and within 20 minutes I had gained a shiny new LCD monitor with good looks and performance, and loads of extra desk space.

If you are looking for a reasonably priced , good looking LCD, Check out the Argos catologue.

Following a move around at home, space became the issue within my 6 x 9 home office. The large bulky monitor I had always used became the problem with a TFT screen appearing to be the answer. Looked high and low for a budget model wihout any real success, my main concern was seeing the beast in action. Went through Argos for a Vizitron £189 model on the basis that you have a 2 week money back guarantee [nowehere else offering this]. Purchased unit and have been well chuffed, appears excellent VFM with high quality image, no movement and good looks. Thoroughly recommend it.

AFTER YEARS OF USING A CRT MONITOR AND AFTER THE RECENT PRICE FALLS OF LCD/TFT MONITORS I DECIDED IT WAS TIME TO SPEND SOME HARD EARNED AND UPGRADE,WHILST ALSO GETTING SOME RETURN ON MY DAEWOO

19"CRT THROUGH EBAY BEFORE THEY BECAME UNWANTED.

THE FIRST STEP WAS ONLINE SEARCHING AND SHOP TRAWLING FOR THE BEST PRICE/QUALITY,AND I HAD DECIDED THAT I WOULD SETTLE FOR A 17"TFT AS I HAD BEEN USED TO A 19"CRT AND DUE TO FLAT SCREEN TECHNOLOGY THERE IS ONLY AN INCH DISPLAY DIFFERENCE,

AFTER MUCH ONLINE ACTIVITY I HAD DECIDED ON A SAMSUNG/ARIES WHICH WAS GOING TO SET ME BACK THE THICK END OF £350,I KNOW THIS IS NOT MAYFAIR END OF MONITOR CITY BUT IT'S STILL THE MOST EXPENSIVE SINGLE COMPONENT OF YOUR PC,AND SINCE THE DAEWOO CRT STILL DID AN EXCELLENT JOB IT WAS GOING TO BE HARD GETTING MY HAND IN MY POCKET.

SO THE DECISION WAS MADE AND ONLINE ACTIVITY RESUMED IN MY QUEST FOR MODERNISATION BUT A NEW PROBLEM WAS TO BE ENCOUNTERED.....................

THE DREADED WAIT FOR DELIVERY.....................

NOW I CAN HEAR YOU THINK "HE HAS USED A CRT FOR YEARS SURELY 2 WEEKS LONGER WON'T MATTER".......

WRONG..WRONG....WRONG....CONSIDER THIS IF YOU WILL AS ROD SERLING (TWILIGHT ZONE}......

[1] I AM HUMAN......

AND PROBABLY MORE TO THE POINT.....

[2] I AM MAN.....

WHICH MEANS THAT AFTER AGES MAKING A DECISION,ONCE THAT DECISION IS MADE IT HAS TO TAKE PLACE INSTANTLY.

SO I DECIDED TO HEAD STOREWARDS IN SEARCH OF A QUICK REMEDY,I WAS TO BE SADDENED BY THE SELECTION OFFERED BY THE WELL KNOWN BIGSTORES WITH TFT 17"

STYLES WITH THICK BEZELS AND BEIGE COLOURWAYS NOT EASY ON THE EYE........

I RETREATED LIKE A DEFEATED WARRIOR NOT HAPPY WITH HIS PERFORMANCE.......

BUT ENROUTE TO MY CAR I SPIED ARGOS, NOT WELL KNOWN FOR IT'S MONITOR AWARENESS SO I ENTERED.

IN THEIR CATALOGUE I FOUND A BEAUTIFUL MONITOR ONLY 15" BUT VERY PRETTY IN SILVER BEZEL AND STAND AT JUST £189.99 I PURCHASED AND RETURNED HOME AND WAS VERY HAPPY WITH IT.

WHAT I DON'T UNDERSTAND IS WHY DON'T ARGOS LET PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT THIS GEM.......IT'S TUCKED AWAY IN THEIR BOOK AND NO OTHER RETAILER ONLINE OR OFF SELLS IT .....A MYSTERY.