James,
I purchased an Envision 19" LCD monitor about a year ago to hook up to my Mac PowerBook while in the office and I'm very pleased overall with it's color accuracy and lack of eye strain.

As pointed out, calibration is the key. I calibrate the monitor every month with Gretag/Macbeth Eye One software/hardware and what I see is what I get on my Epson 1800. Can't ask for more than that.

As for the warrantees, yes they are a way of making more money for the retailer. Consider the fact that with technology upgrades, you'll probably get another monitor in two years or less. That's just the reality of this digital age.

My advice, spend the warrantee $$$ on a good calibration tool and keep your profiles up to date.

Jim


Jim Garvie
www.jagphoto.biz