Looking for a Top-Notch 19" CRT Monitor

[SonicIce]

Originally posted by: kmmatney
Here's one thing I've never figured out with CRTs. The ViewSonic is a 19" CRT, which means an 18" actual display. At 1600 x 1200 resolution, you have 2000 pixels along the diagonal.

The diagonal is 18", or 457.2 mm
To have 2000 pixels along this length, you'll need a pixel size of 0.229 mm.

However, the monitor only has a diagonal pixel size of 0.25 mm! Theoretically, it should not be able to achieve 1600 x 1200 resolution, let alone the maximum of 1920x1440.

good observation. i have no idea how they get the dot pitch rating. i mean it changes every time u change the resolution, right?

 

[SonicIce]

Toms Hardware compares twelve 19" CRT's.

 

[SonicIce]

Originally posted by: HDTVMan
If you dont mine refurbished and 21 Inch

IBM P-260/ Sony Trinitron 21" Flat Tube Monitor (Beige) $99.99
http://www.surpluscomputers.com/store/main.aspx?p=ItemDetail&item=MON10142

Tube Type: - CRT 21inch SONY Trinitron FD (Flat Display)
Dot Pitch: - 0.24 mm Aperture Grill Pitch
Viewable Size: - 19.8inch
HSCAN / VSCAN: - 30 kHz to 121 kHz / 50 Hz to 160 Hz
Refresh Rate - Max/Recommended: - 85Hz / 85Hz
Resolution - MAX/Recommended: - 1920X1440 / 1280X1024, 1600x1200
Type: - MultiScan, Plug and Play
Platforms: - PC and MAC
Signal Input: - 15-pin D-sub (standard VGA plug) and DVI (Digital Video Interface).
Dimensions: - 19.8 in. (W) x 19.6 in. (H) x 20.0 in (D)
Condition: Refurbished
Warranty: 90 Days

beware, i think this might be a "grade B" product. meaning screen burn-in or scratches on the screen.

 

[Pete]

Originally posted by: kmmatney
We have 2 of those at my office. IMO, it is not usable at 1600 x 1200 (not even close) For some games you can probably get away with 1600 x 1200, but the windows desktop does not look very good.

You sure the video cards driving those monitors aren't the culprit? I don't doubt the monitor or cable could be less than great at 16x12, but I'm thinking it's more likely the (integrated) video card of a business PC is the weak link.

 

[imported_Reck]

There are no top notch crts left on the market. All the good ones have been discontinued.