Is .30 dot pitch on LCD better then .30 on CRT?

[gypsyman]

I am shopping for a new 15"LCD. I noticed that some are .30 dp on CNET but they still get a good review. Is the LCD still crisp on text compared to a CRT at .30 dp which is not?

 

[IcemanJer]

what I've noticed was that cells (pixels) tend to be slightly bigger for LCDs versus CRTs... not sure how that factors in..

 

[anthrax]

text on a decent quality LCD can be really crisp especially with Windows Xp Cleartype Fonts....even with .29 dot pitch

 

[TheCorm]

0.30dp CRT Monitor....sends shivvers down your spine, we have an early 0.30dp 15" TFT in our despatch room, picture is good (though not as good as my Triniton 0.25dp), I would imagine a more modern one would be better.

Corm

 

[xpr8]

Playing games, LCDs aren't as good as CRTs. Otherwise, I prefer them. They are very easy on the eyes, but the refresh on games sucks.

 

[MWink]

Originally posted by: tdas2

Originally posted by: xpr8
Playing games, LCDs aren't as good as CRTs. Otherwise, I prefer them. They are very easy on the eyes, but the refresh on games sucks.

The response time on LCD screens' varies A LOT. If you game a lot in a rapid changing environment such as FPS's, it would be a VERY good idea to try the screen beforehand.

I don't have any problems playing games on my Samsung 15" SXGA+ LCD. IMO FPS games look the best on it. It's some older 2D games where I can notice the poor response time (I don't mind it but I can see it).