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I have been scouring the Internet for the past few days looking for an inexpensive monitor to replace my old 15-inch Trinitron monitor from Gateway until I came across this little gem.

I am very impressed with the picture and quality of this monitor. It is just big enough to use with a screen resolution of 1280x1024 and works fine with both Windows and Linux. This monitor has plenty of geometry and color controls and delivers fantastic contrast for a CRT monitor. I was a bit hesitant to purchase a flat-screen monitor for this price; in some of my shopping I found flat-screen monitors advertised for the same price when they were just a convex (curved) screen behind flat glass casing.

For the price, you cannot get a better deal. I used the Super-Saver Shipping option and it was at my doorstep in less than 24 hours from when I placed the order. The KDS XtremeFlat XF-7i 17" CRT Monitor is truly flat and makes any viewing angle comfortable; it is very easy on both the eyes and the wallet.

I bought this monitor to use with a second computer in my home. So far, this monitor has exceeded my expectations. The view has been more than adequate for surfing the internet and using general office applications. I wanted to see just how good the picture quality can be. So, I installed a Sony DVD player on the computer so that I can test how the monitor will look playing a movie. I watched The Return of the King on this system and was impressed by the picture quality. Take the fact that the graphics card on this system is geared towards the business user and you will even be more impressed with the monitor.

My primary computer system has a 19-inch Trinitron monitor. And honestly, if I am just surfing the internet and sending e-mail, this 17-inch KDS is just as nice to look at. The Trinitron monitor does show more saturated colors when watching DVDs and such, but that could be due to that system's superior graphics card.

I can find no fault or shortcomings in this 17-inch KDS monitor. I can recommend this unit, with no reservations, to anyone looking for a 17-inch flat screen CRT.

The KDS Xtreme Xf-7I Flat Monitor is terrific. Great picture, great price and with no shipping charge, an unbeatable deal. Very glad to have it. Highly recommend.