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I received this monitor over 3 years ago as a gift. It cost around $2000. I have never had one problem with this monitor. I have had dozens of monitors and none have ever come close to this monitor in quality. In fact the new LCDs just don't compare. I don't think I will find another monitor with a screen that is better then this for many years to come.

As other reviewers have said this monitor is big and heavy. I say "so what!" Why do you buy it if you don't have the space? It's not like this is a state secret. This is a BIG/HEAVY MONITOR! Small desk need not apply.

I would love to buy a new bigger version of this for one of my other computers. I don't care if its 150 lbs, destroys the environment or burns my eyes out it would be worth every penny. This is the end and pinnacle of the CRT computer monitor. There will never be another monitor like it.

7 years after it's debut this CRT still defines what clarity is. Vibrant colors, clear text, and like with all crts, you can switch resolutions with no distortion between your applications. For 24", it isn't any bulkier (depth) than a 19". It is heavy but how often do you get to move it anyway. The tilt and swivel adjustement is precise, stable and smooth, surprising considering the base supports 100lbs.

Screen adjustments are as expected exhaustive, but the color selection menu shines. It is one of the very comprehensive ones ever, only rivaled by some viewsonic models. Resolution and refresh rates are a perfect match as one can see from the specs.

Glare is no worse and no better than the other sony trinitrons. Screen spread is perfect.. no dark corners, no distortion.

For CRT fans and people who need to change resolutions, there is really nothing else in this size that can compare. I wish i had a stock of those, for i can use them for life... Though i would like a 28" version i'll be honest, as an upgrade in 2007

Please ignore the title .. I might have gone a bit overboard, but there's no better way to describe how good these GDM monitors are. The finish is typical Sony, which is superb, the controls are easily manageable, and the picture quality is simply mind blowing. To give you an idea of how reliable and advanced they are, I have a GDM17SE1 which I bought about 5 or 6 years ago, still running trouble free, and in my opinion, has better or equal picture quality than most comparable new monitors on the market these days.

Got the FW900 about a month ago, and now I'm thinking to get another one to watch DVDs on; I'm currently using the one I have for work and 24/7 system monitoring ( you could never get enough they say :) ).

The only complaints I have are that this monitor is heavy, although one should admit that it's a given for a monitor this size ( you will need to ask for a help should you decide to run down to your local store to purchase one ), and about those two annoying tiny lines on the screen which have been GDM series' trade mark ever since their creation. Other than that, ... if only Sony would drop the price a little ... he he.

So, bottomline, buy one if you have the money; or if you don't, stop wasting money on those useless processor speed/system ugrades 'till they could come up with something in accordance with Murphy's Law, save it, and get this baby!

It could be the best money you could spend on your computer system for the coming 5 years, you know ... :).

This is a great product. I wanted the best. When I baught this monitor, I got it.