What 21" monitor would you recommend?

[Blammo300]

I would like to upgrade to a 21" CRT monitor. I would like to spend $500-600. The main model I am looking at is the SONY CRT MONITOR CPD-E540 which is avaiable for $525. Could anyone recommend a better 21"? Also I heard there are 2 lines down the middle of the screen, can anyone tell me exactly how visible?

 

[ozone13]

those lines are on all trinitron monitors.....they are noticable with very light backgrounds (eg: writing documents in Word, etc), but over time you get used to them so you don't really see them anymore.

 

[Scouzer]

Those trinitron lines are so exagerated. Even when people say they're not noticeable, it's hard to understand just how NOT noticeable they are. I saw them when I bought the monitor and I haven't seen them since. Even on the white AT background, I can't find them. I wouldn't even factor them into a buying choice unless you have superb vision and you have some perfectionist issues.

21" Dell Trinitron is what I have. Suits above and beyond for all my purposes, gaming and surfing primarily. Very cheap (I got it for $350 CDN shipped).

 

[Macro2]

RE:"I would like to upgrade to a 21" CRT monitor. I would like to spend $500-600. The main model I am looking at is the SONY CRT MONITOR CPD-E540 which is avaiable for $525. Could anyone recommend a better 21"? Also I heard there are 2 lines down the middle of the screen, can anyone tell me exactly how visible? "

I definitely can recommend a better monitor.

A SONY G-520 or G-520P....Zeee G is better than the E. Of course the F is better than the G but is a whole lot more money.
The P version has a silver and grey designer case. The non P uses a light grey case.
You can get a G520 or G520P for around $650-$.$675 Maybe less depending on sales. Some dude here got one for $519 in December.

When you go down to the E540 you get a lot more competiton. More like the ones Sony sells to all the OEMs.

As for the lines....they don't bother me.

Mac

 

[draggoon01]

how's the rma service of various monitor companies? do they all charge for the shipping? do they send out a replacement monitor or do they make you wait while they try your busted one.

 

[Ausm]

I owned a Sony E540 loved it !! But I got rid of it for a Samsung 191T due to the amount of heat that monitor generates.


Ausm

 

[Dug]

Sony G520P

It is the monitor to get.

Click below for a picture of it.

 

[Smilin]

NEC/Mitsubishi FE1250+ 22"

 

[BentValve]

You can get the CPD-E540 in white or black at Dell Home for $510 shipped right now, a very good price on a nice monitor.