LCD or CRT? UPDATE *snagged CRT*

[Pliablemoose]

Originally posted by: Insane3D

Originally posted by: Pliablemoose
The NEC is a really good deal on Amazon for $599 shipped, curse you for making me consider it

Sorry...

Since I already made you consider it, I have it in my cart @ Dell for $593 shipped.

10% off monitors, free shipping...Dell Home.

I hate Dell, they charge me tax

 

[Spike]

Originally posted by: Anubis

Originally posted by: Spike
LCD vote here. I have a 21" CRT as my main monitor and a 15" LCD as a secondary. To me, pics look way better on the LCD (MUCH brighter and vibrant). I still would have been on the fence but recently I played some UT 2K4 on my friends 2001FP, looked a fair better than my 21" CRT... Res scaling is annoying but I don't think it is that bad...

-spike

calibrate your CRT correctly

Been calibrated mulitple times according to multiple guides. LCD still looks better than my CRT and my old roomates AG crt.

-spike

 

[Insane3D]

Originally posted by: Pliablemoose

Originally posted by: Insane3D

Originally posted by: Pliablemoose
The NEC is a really good deal on Amazon for $599 shipped, curse you for making me consider it

Sorry...

Since I already made you consider it, I have it in my cart @ Dell for $593 shipped.

10% off monitors, free shipping...Dell Home.

I hate Dell, they charge me tax

Ahhh..that sucks.

<--NH...no income or sales tax.

 

[Yossarian]

I have that NEC monitor, I recommend it.

 

[cmdrmoocow]

CRT by far.

Unless you truely need the physical space or less(?) power consumption, then jump on the CRT. IMHO, 600$ is a bit much for a CRT monitor... why not go with a 21 inch top-end Viewsonic?

 

[NightCrawler]

CRT is still better for color and gaming but the LCD's are slowly catching up.

 

[Insane3D]

Well, it's looking like the CRT is the better choice...weird how the LCD is winning in the poll, but most of the replies have been CRT...

 

[mitaiwan82]

2001FP drool...

 

[dabuddha]

Originally posted by: Tremulant
I'm having the same problem atm, except I ordered the 2001FP already. But I'm gonna cancel it, cause my videocard can't handle HL2 or any of the games I play comfortably at 1600x1200 (it was an impulse buy). However, I'm gonna go with a 19" CRT, cause it's x-mas time and I need the money for gifts (also why I cancelled the 2001FP, even though it was < $600 shipped).

I'm probably going to get the viewsonic G90FB (1600x1200 is optimal res on it), and it's free shipping from newegg. And now I'm running late for class, lol.

So you can't play games at a lower resolution than 1600x1200? I was looking into getting this LCD but if that's true, I'm having second thoughts.

 

[upsciLLion]

I have a 2001FP and I love it. I'll never go back to a conventional CRT (though I am waiting to see what slim CRTs are like). I've found the ghosting to be very minimal compared to most LCDs. Also, the LCD will scale to non-native resolutions quite well for an LCD. It's always sharper than my Viewsonic P95f+ was. If you don't game that often, but regardless spend a decent amount of time in front of your computer, your eyes will thank you for buying the LCD as it's sharper and easier to read. Plus LCDs are just freakin' sweet, mang.

 

[upsciLLion]

Originally posted by: dabuddha

Originally posted by: Tremulant
I'm having the same problem atm, except I ordered the 2001FP already. But I'm gonna cancel it, cause my videocard can't handle HL2 or any of the games I play comfortably at 1600x1200 (it was an impulse buy). However, I'm gonna go with a 19" CRT, cause it's x-mas time and I need the money for gifts (also why I cancelled the 2001FP, even though it was < $600 shipped).

I'm probably going to get the viewsonic G90FB (1600x1200 is optimal res on it), and it's free shipping from newegg. And now I'm running late for class, lol.

So you can't play games at a lower resolution than 1600x1200? I was looking into getting this LCD but if that's true, I'm having second thoughts.

It most certainly be run at lower resolutions. The clarity at those resolutions is going to be comparable to most any CRT I've seen.

 

[Digobick]

Originally posted by: Insane3D
Well, it's looking like the CRT is the better choice...weird how the LCD is winning in the poll, but most of the replies have been CRT...

The CRT group is insecure and feels the need to rationalize their outdated technology.

 

[Insane3D]

Evening bump...

 

[SynthDude2001]

I'd go for the CRT for sure. I actually need a larger monitor (on a 17" CRT right now), but I also live on the fourth floor of my dorm...so I've not yet made up my mind if I'm actually going to get a new monitor or not.

 

[gw186]

I voted lcd because a 22" crt is to dang big.

 

[lobadobadingdong]

I'm for the CRT, but I like the higher resolution, and longer life of CRT's over LCD's still anyway.

 

[shelaby]

crt, longer life, higher res, no shadowing

 

[silverpig]

Just got a 2005FPW ordered here to replace my 19" trinitron (great monitor).

 

[Turkish]

toekramp has the 22" NEC you are looking at. I have dual Samsung LCDs and to be honest, his picture quality owns mine. CRTs > LCDs in terms of quality.

 

[Insane3D]

Originally posted by: The Boss
toekramp has the 22" NEC you are looking at. I have dual Samsung LCDs and to be honest, his picture quality owns mine. CRTs > LCDs in terms of quality.

Thanks for the honest answer. Most people will just vote for whatever they have...

:thumbsup:

 

[Goosemaster]

Originally posted by: Insane3D

Originally posted by: The Boss
toekramp has the 22" NEC you are looking at. I have dual Samsung LCDs and to be honest, his picture quality owns mine. CRTs > LCDs in terms of quality.

Thanks for the honest answer. Most people will just vote for whatever they have...

:thumbsup:

LCD's are easier on the eyes

 

[masterxfob]

i love my 2001FP, it's got so many inputs and it saves me from having to buy a TV. i use the dvi for my PC, vga for my dreamcast, s-video for my playstation, and composite for my cable!

 

[mechBgon]

CRT. With a CRT that size, both of your cats will have plenty of lounge space on top. LCD? No way.

 

[JBT]

The Dell scales extremely well to lower resolutions so that should not be a problem AT ALL. I also notice zero ghosting. I personally LOVE mine. I have seen it for ~$550 as well so you might consider that.

 

[Insane3D]

Originally posted by: JBT
The Dell scales extremely well to lower resolutions so that should not be a problem AT ALL. I also notice zero ghosting. I personally LOVE mine. I have seen it for ~$550 as well so you might consider that.

Yeah, I could of gotten it for ~$550 the other day, but the $35 off coupon expired.