Tatung 17" TFT-LCD Flat-Panel Monitor

[big4x4]

I am thinking about getting this lcd monitor since my viewsonic crt is dying . Right now it is on sale at BB for 329, so I need your opinions on whether it is a good buy. Thank you LinkageLiNkAgE

 

[Soulkeeper]

i would get something that can do it's native resolution at 85hz instead of 75
also it doesn't mention whether it is 16ms or 20ms or what
but 12ms screens should be in stores anytime now

 

[big4x4]

Thank you for your reply. It is either that or a 19" CRT Samsung Dyna-Flat Monitor

 

[Pete]

An LCD doesn't really need a refresh rate byeond 60Hz, as even the fastest ones can't physically update the screen faster than that. Don't worry about refresh rate when considering an LCD. Instead, worry about:

*a low pixel response (aim for 16ms for gaming)
*DVI input (especially for 12x10 or higher)
*a reasonable dead pixel policy
*a video card fast enough to game at the LCD's native resolution (to avoid scaling/cropping)
*acceptable viewing angle (good catch, Vian)

I don't know much about the current LCD market, but that Tatung doesn't look great to me: ugly bezel, only analog input, merely acceptable pixel response (25ms). Even the price seems unexceptional. (IIRC, Dell sales put their well-reviewed 16ms 1701FP near $350 territory.) If you can get a 19" CRT for much less, you might be better off. Wait for more knowledgable answers, though.

 

[VIAN]

Keep Away. Only 85 degrees of veiwing angle. Bezel isn't that bad, but with an LCD, you'll want something a tad bit sexier. Other than that, not enough info to warrant a buy. Looks like a dud to me and that's why they are on sale. 19" CRT would be much better. LCDs 500 bucks and up are worth buying.

 

[big4x4]

+500 dollars on a monitor is a 'waste' to me. I cannot warrant spending that much for anything but my atv. I will try to find out the response time of the monitor.

 

[Soulkeeper]

yeah i was in the same boat
i found that for roughly the same price i had the following options:

1x 17" lcd
2x 19" crt
1x 21" crt
4x 17" crt

i ended up just getting the 21" so i can have dual displays with my 17"
i figure this should more than make me happy for now
maybe i'll go lcd when prices drop another 30 or 40%

good luck