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Do you use a CRT or an LCD on your main rig?

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LCD = its a space saver, I'll use it whenever i can (even in gaming). the one thing i dislike though is the brightness when it comes to games. I have to constantly adjust the brightness on the LCD, some games are always darker than others. I like CRT's for every possible usage with PC's = except the space they take up. to bad their isnt such a product as a crt that's the same size as an LCD (I need as much desk space as i can get). another thing i can do with a lcd (it would be more diffuclt with a crt) is suspend it on a wall like a flat screen tv!!
 
Originally posted by: Excelsior
Originally posted by: Naustica
NEC FE991 is decent 19" CRT but not great. You can get decent LCD like Dell 1905 for around $250 when on sale.

Good CRT like Mitsu 2070 will run you around $500-600. Good LCD like 2001FP or 2005FP will run you around $350-450.
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Yeah, show me the 2005FP for 350....

More like 400-550, and then only closer to $400 when you can get one of the good deals. Fact is, the CRT is still going to provide much better image quality, better colors, and better for gaming/movies (not counting fact that 2005FP is widescreen). Don't kid yourself. I have an LCD too, but if I had the space and didn't move my computer around much, I'd definitely have a CRT.
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I paid $346 for my new 2005FPW direct from Dell couple weeks ago. Actually it's $335 if you take into account FatCash. I'm running dual monitor setup of 2001FP and Sony G520P, both bought new one and half years ago so I'm not CRT hater. Both have + and - and I've no intention of getting rid of my 21" Trinitron. If anything, 2001FP will go when I get 2405FPW and G520P will stay. Unless of course if I get a bigger desk. Then all three will stay.
 
Originally posted by: Naustica
Originally posted by: Excelsior
Originally posted by: Naustica
NEC FE991 is decent 19" CRT but not great. You can get decent LCD like Dell 1905 for around $250 when on sale.

Good CRT like Mitsu 2070 will run you around $500-600. Good LCD like 2001FP or 2005FP will run you around $350-450.
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Yeah, show me the 2005FP for 350....

More like 400-550, and then only closer to $400 when you can get one of the good deals. Fact is, the CRT is still going to provide much better image quality, better colors, and better for gaming/movies (not counting fact that 2005FP is widescreen). Don't kid yourself. I have an LCD too, but if I had the space and didn't move my computer around much, I'd definitely have a CRT.
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I paid $346 for my new 2005FPW direct from Dell couple weeks ago. Actually it's $335 if you take into account FatCash. I'm running dual monitor setup of 2001FP and Sony G520P, both bought new one and half years ago so I'm not CRT hater. Both have + and - and I've no intention of getting rid of my 21" Trinitron. If anything, 2001FP will go when I get 2405FPW and G520P will stay. Unless of course if I get a bigger desk. Then all three will stay.
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What deal was for $346?
 
Originally posted by: Excelsior

What deal was for $346?
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2005fpw. Bought it for my wife to replace her old 21" Nokia 445Xpro Shadow Mask. The CRT is fine but my 2 1/2 year old daughter is starting to use the computer to view her education websites and I figured LCD would be better for her young eyes. My wife loves the extra physical deskspace and the room is now couple degrees cooler.
 
Originally posted by: w00t
lcd's for gaming suck people say otherwise but i have played with them they honestly suck.
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Depends on what you played on. I know my current LCD is better than ANY CRT that I have previously owned, and I had a couple nice CRT;s.
 
CRT. I'd like an LCD--it'd give me a lot more usable desk space (on mine, there's barely enough room for the keyboard in front of the monitor, so I can't sit down and work on something using paper very easily).
 
Originally posted by: Naustica
Originally posted by: Excelsior

What deal was for $346?
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2005fpw. Bought it for my wife to replace her old 21" Nokia 445Xpro Shadow Mask. The CRT is fine but my 2 1/2 year old daughter is starting to use the computer to view her education websites and I figured LCD would be better for her young eyes. My wife loves the extra physical deskspace and the room is now couple degrees cooler.
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No, I meant, what deal allowed for the 2005FPw to be only $346. I don't see it anywhere, even a few weeks back in hot deals. What coupons, etc..did it use.
 
Originally posted by: bjc112
Originally posted by: w00t
lcd's for gaming suck people say otherwise but i have played with them they honestly suck.
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Depends on what you played on. I know my current LCD is better than ANY CRT that I have previously owned, and I had a couple nice CRT;s.
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Which nice CRTs did you have?
 
Originally posted by: Brian23
see pole
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See Webster's for proper use and spelling of pole and poll 😉

Anyway, I use an LCD and game. However, I would not have switched to an LCD if I had not gone to college and needed the slimmer profile.
 
Originally posted by: Excelsior
Originally posted by: Naustica
Originally posted by: Excelsior

What deal was for $346?
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2005fpw. Bought it for my wife to replace her old 21" Nokia 445Xpro Shadow Mask. The CRT is fine but my 2 1/2 year old daughter is starting to use the computer to view her education websites and I figured LCD would be better for her young eyes. My wife loves the extra physical deskspace and the room is now couple degrees cooler.
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No, I meant, what deal allowed for the 2005FPw to be only $346. I don't see it anywhere, even a few weeks back in hot deals. What coupons, etc..did it use.
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UltraSharp 2005FPW 20.1-inch Wide Aspect Flat Panel LCD Monitor with Height Adjustable Stand Qty: 1
Unit Price: $749.00

Dell Home Customers: Save 40% on select the Dell Flat Panel monitors (2005FPW)! (before tax and shipping) (affiliate only online offer)
Expires on 2005-04-27 05:59:59 - $299.60



ADDITIONAL DISCOUNTS AND COUPONS

Get free ground (3-5 day) shipping on peripheral items over $49!
Expires on 2005-04-28 23:59:59 - $14.00

Dell Home Customers: ave $65 on select Electronics and Accessories orders of $500 and more (before tax and shipping) purchased from the Electronics and Accessories site!
Expires on 2005-04-27 05:59:59 - $65.00

Dell Preferred Account Customers: Save 10% off Orders Over $250 only with Dell Preferred Account! (discount applied at Final Checkout after entering payment method) See View Details link.
Expires on 2005-04-30 23:59:59 - $38.44
Sub-Total $345.96
Shipping Discount -$14.00
Shipping and Handling $0.00
Estimated Tax $24.22
Total $370.18

I also received 3% back from FatCash which you don't see here. So that's another $10 off. If not for darn tax, it would've been $336 after FatCash. It sucks Dell now collects sales tax in GA because of dumb kiosk booths they have at some malls. If you're fortunate to live in 28 other states Dell does not charge sales tax, you could've got this LCD for $336 back on April 21.
 
Originally posted by: Naustica
Originally posted by: Excelsior
Originally posted by: Naustica
Originally posted by: Excelsior

What deal was for $346?
Click to expand...


2005fpw. Bought it for my wife to replace her old 21" Nokia 445Xpro Shadow Mask. The CRT is fine but my 2 1/2 year old daughter is starting to use the computer to view her education websites and I figured LCD would be better for her young eyes. My wife loves the extra physical deskspace and the room is now couple degrees cooler.
Click to expand...

No, I meant, what deal allowed for the 2005FPw to be only $346. I don't see it anywhere, even a few weeks back in hot deals. What coupons, etc..did it use.
Click to expand...


UltraSharp 2005FPW 20.1-inch Wide Aspect Flat Panel LCD Monitor with Height Adjustable Stand Qty: 1
Unit Price: $749.00

Dell Home Customers: Save 40% on select the Dell Flat Panel monitors (2005FPW)! (before tax and shipping) (affiliate only online offer)
Expires on 2005-04-27 05:59:59 - $299.60



ADDITIONAL DISCOUNTS AND COUPONS

Get free ground (3-5 day) shipping on peripheral items over $49!
Expires on 2005-04-28 23:59:59 - $14.00

Dell Home Customers: ave $65 on select Electronics and Accessories orders of $500 and more (before tax and shipping) purchased from the Electronics and Accessories site!
Expires on 2005-04-27 05:59:59 - $65.00

Dell Preferred Account Customers: Save 10% off Orders Over $250 only with Dell Preferred Account! (discount applied at Final Checkout after entering payment method) See View Details link.
Expires on 2005-04-30 23:59:59 - $38.44
Sub-Total $345.96
Shipping Discount -$14.00
Shipping and Handling $0.00
Estimated Tax $24.22
Total $370.18

I also received 3% back from FatCash which you don't see here. So that's another $10 off. If not for darn tax, it would've been $336 after FatCash. It sucks Dell now collects sales tax in GA because of dumb kiosk booths they have at some malls. If you're fortunate to live in 28 other states Dell does not charge sales tax, you could've got this LCD for $336 back on April 21.
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Very impressive..I never heard a thing about this deal. People still seem to think getting a 2005 for close to 400 is ridiculous.
 
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