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geekhack Marketplace => Great Finds => Topic started by: missalaire on Fri, 05 July 2013, 22:51:13

Title: ASUS VG248QE 24" 144Hz LED Monitor - $242.99 w/ promo code + FS [Exp 7/10]
Post by: missalaire on Fri, 05 July 2013, 22:51:13
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?SID=BTGQeuXvEeKXuPLLArRDVQSIU8_kYvc3_0_0_0&AID=10440897&PID=1225267&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-cables-_-na-_-na&Item=N82E16824236313&cm_sp=

Use coupon DYMMN10 to bring the price down to $242.99 w/ Free Shipping.

For those with Nvidia graphics cards, this monitor can be hacked to reduce motion blur almost completely: http://www.blurbusters.com/zero-motion-blur/lightboost/
Title: Re: ASUS VG248QE 24" 144Hz LED Monitor - $242.99 w/ promo code + FS [Exp 7/10]
Post by: ikoma on Sat, 06 July 2013, 08:14:09
So tempted to buy this but I already have a 120hz
Title: Re: ASUS VG248QE 24" 144Hz LED Monitor - $242.99 w/ promo code + FS [Exp 7/10]
Post by: Rendom on Sat, 06 July 2013, 09:30:17
It's a very good monitor, it's just sad that Australia doesn't offer the same price, always the ripped 450$ + shipping.

Wish I could grab one of these at 242.99$. What a good find. Thanks Misslaire.
Title: Re: ASUS VG248QE 24" 144Hz LED Monitor - $242.99 w/ promo code + FS [Exp 7/10]
Post by: dorkvader on Sat, 06 July 2013, 09:57:48
More importantly, if they strobe the backlight in synch with the pixels (at 120 or 144 Hz) there shouldn't be any visible flicker (I hope).

Sadly, I am now used to 1920*1200 in 24" and I don't know if I could get used to 1920*1080 or not. I'd be willing to give it a shot if...

Anyone want to buy my apple cinema display? I use it without the glass, as it's glossy and scratched by the previous owner. I only want $242.99 lol
Title: Re: ASUS VG248QE 24" 144Hz LED Monitor - $242.99 w/ promo code + FS [Exp 7/10]
Post by: Rendom on Sat, 06 July 2013, 10:14:55
If I were to buy it, how much is it to proxy it to Australia? With tracking, or EMS. Is it expensive?
Title: Re: ASUS VG248QE 24" 144Hz LED Monitor - $242.99 w/ promo code + FS [Exp 7/10]
Post by: dorkvader on Sat, 06 July 2013, 16:43:23
If I were to buy it, how much is it to proxy it to Australia? With tracking, or EMS. Is it expensive?

Likely a lot, depending on the weight. For example, a box that's 24" by 12" by 6" (just a guess) that weighs 12 lbs would cost $81 to australia, but only $60 for a 7-lb package.

I don't know what these weigh, but the above prices are for priority with tracking. Express mail (EMI) (3-5 days) is $78 or $105 for those weights.

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Edit: after looking it up, I had guessed the weight low, and the size wrong. These weigh at least 17 lbs and are 22.4 x 8.7 x 19.7 inches or so (according to amazon) I suspect the box is even larger than that, but the weight puts it at
GXG (1-3 days) is $192
EMI (3-5 days) is $146
Priority (6-10 days) is $110.60
Title: Re: ASUS VG248QE 24" 144Hz LED Monitor - $242.99 w/ promo code + FS [Exp 7/10]
Post by: Rendom on Sat, 06 July 2013, 18:23:55
If I were to buy it, how much is it to proxy it to Australia? With tracking, or EMS. Is it expensive?

Likely a lot, depending on the weight. For example, a box that's 24" by 12" by 6" (just a guess) that weighs 12 lbs would cost $81 to australia, but only $60 for a 7-lb package.

I don't know what these weigh, but the above prices are for priority with tracking. Express mail (EMI) (3-5 days) is $78 or $105 for those weights.

Really? That still sounds VERY cheap, all add together, and it's still 300$. They're being sold for 400-500$ in Australia, shipping excluded. -_-
Title: Re: ASUS VG248QE 24" 144Hz LED Monitor - $242.99 w/ promo code + FS [Exp 7/10]
Post by: gameaholic on Mon, 08 July 2013, 23:01:01
Ordered.   We'll see if I like gaming on this better than my 30" at 2560x1600.