Samsung Syncmaster 712N VS Sony SDMS73B

Hello. I want to buy a new computer monitor and I have two in mind. The Samsung Synchmaster 712N or the Sony SDMS73B.

Samsung:

Mfr Part Number: 715VB
Model:715V-Black
Type:a-si TFT/TN
Size:17"
Pixel Pitch (mm).264
Brightness:290 cd/m2
Contrast Ratio:500:1
Viewing Angle (H/V): 150/120
Response Time (ms): 25
Aspect Ratio: 4:3
Interface: Analog
Horiz. Rate (kHz):30-60 (Analog)
Vert. Rate (Hz): 56-75
Bandwidth (Mhz):140
Resolution Native: 1280x1024
Colors Supported: 16.2 Million
Input Video Signal: Analog RGB
Sync Type:Separate H/V, Composite H/V, SOG
Input Connectors: 15pin D-Sub
Plug and Play DDC 2B
Power: On/Working (Watts) 34
Front/Back: Black
Dimensions (W*H*D) Physical (inches): 15.0 x 15.1 x 6.9

Sony:

Manufacturer Part#: SDM-S73
Size: 17" viewable
Native/Max resolution: 1280 x 1024
Brightness/Luminance: 250 cd/m2 (nits)
Pixel pitch: 0.264mm
Contrast Ratio: 500:1
Response Time: 16ms
Viewing Angle: 160 Degrees Vertical, 160 Degrees Horizontal
3-year Manufacturer Warranty
Due to manufacturer policy, only LCD monitors with ten (10) or more dead pixels are eligible for DOA exchange or return

I dont know which one to get. Can someone help me out. If anyone has a nicer Samsung or Sony in mind please tell me what it is. I am looking for a monitor between the $200-300 price range. Thanks in advance.