Hardware1.12.2009
LCD monitor pricing comparison
In recent months LCD monitor prices have become increasingly competitive in the South African market. This could be due to a number of factors such as maturation of LCD display technologies, cheaper components, greater economies of scale and a stronger Rand.
This is a good time for local consumers to purchase a large LCD monitor due to the great deals available. With this in mind we take a look at the most competitive monitor prices in South Africa across a number of size categories.
| Model | Screen Resolution | Response Time | Retailer | Price |
| 19″ LG W1942 | 1440×900 | 5ms | PC International | R1104 |
| 19″ Philips 190VW9FB | 1440×900 | 5ms | Take2.co.za | R1375 |
| 19″ Topview Wide LCD | 1680×1050 | 5ms | Kalahari | R1004 |
| 19″ Acer X193HQAB | 1366X768 | 5ms | Incredible Connection | R1099 |
| 19″ Topview Wide LCD | 1680×1050 | 5ms | Prophecy | R1038 |
| Model | Screen Resolution | Response Time | Retailer | Price |
| 22″ Proline WSXGA LCD | 1680×1050 | 8ms | Take2 | R1932 |
| 22″ Topview TMA2281W | 1680×1050 | 5ms | Kalahari | R1559 |
| 22″ LG W2243S | 1920×1080 | 5ms | PC International | R1466 |
| 22″ LG W2243S-BN | 1680×1050 | 5ms | Prophecy | R1706 |
| Model | Screen Resolution | Response Time | Retailer | Price |
| 23″ Samsung 2333SW | 1920×1080 | 5ms | Take2 | R1862 |
| 23″ Samsung P2350 | 1920×1200 | 2ms | Kalahari | R1945 |
| 23″ Samsung 2333SW | 1920×1080 | 5ms | Incredible Connection | R1899 |
| 23″ Samsung 2333SW | 1920×1080 | 5ms | Prophecy | R2065 |
| 23″ Samsung 2333SW | 1920×1080 | 5ms | PC International | R1822 |
| Model | Screen Resolution | Response Time | Retailer | Price |
| 24″ Samsung 2494HS | 1920×1080 | 5ms | Take2 | R2348 |
| 24″ Samsung 2494HS | 1920×1080 | 5ms | Kalahari | R2318 |
| 24″ Samsung P2450H | 1920×1080 | 2ms | Prophecy | R2597 |
| 24″ Samsung 2494HS | 1920×1080 | 5ms | PC International | R2139 |
| Model | Screen Resolution | Response Time | Retailer | Price |
| 26″ Samsung 2396HM | 1920×1200 | 5ms | Take2 | R5587 |
| 26″ Mecer LCD | 1920×1200 | 6.5ms | Kalahari | R4911 |
| 26″ Samsung T260 | 1920×1200 | 5ms | Incredible Connection | R3499 |
| 26″ Samsung T260 | 1920×1200 | 5ms | Prophecy | R3806 |
| 26″ Samsung T260 | 1920×1200 | 5ms | PC International | R3418 |
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