[vox] xtra monitors?

[Harold Lee]

Seems like a cheap attempt to "add value" and thereby increase price and 
profit margin. But ThinkPad and MacBook built-in speakers sound better 
than the ones in the ViewSonic monitor I have, so I just use the laptop 
speakers. It's a shame because usable built-in speakers would be nice.

Orson Jones wrote:
> What's with built in speakers anyway? A quick peek at newegg revealed a lot of lcds with builtin speakers.
>
> Then again, you wouldn't have speakers taking up space on your desk, and if you're just watching youtube videos, you don't need great quality anyway!
>
>   
>> I paid $189 in November or December for a 19" widescreen ViewSonic 
>> 1440x900 with DVI and DSUB inputs and (really tinny) built-in speakers. 
>> Model is VX1935wm if you want more details. www.costco.com says it is 
>> now $184.99.
>>
>> I was surprised to find a better deal at Costco than Newegg, but hey - 
>> why argue?
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