What is the benefit of dropping $200 or so extra for a flat screen monitor (in the case of most 19 inchers) as opposed to a non-flat with the same stats? I'm debating over an NEC flat-screen with similar stats as a Samsung 950p which isn't a flatscreen. This may seem like a stupid question, but I honestly don't see much of a difference comparing my 17 inch Viewsonic Flat to my friends 19 inch Samsung non-flat. Please enlighten me. Thanks.
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What Is A Flatscreen Monitors Benefit???
- Thread starter Playmaker
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Once you go flat, you'll never go back. 🙂
Flat gives you a less distorted picture, since the corners are less rounded, and the whole screen is flatter. But it still isn't totally flat. I've had my 15" Sony and am getting a 19" soon with new system. I'm not sure what brand yet. I say if the curved screen doesn't bother you, stick with it and save $$$. Flat used to be just for professionals that need precise screens for (CAD, animation, etc.) but has come down to more affordable levels over the years.
Flat gives you a less distorted picture, since the corners are less rounded, and the whole screen is flatter. But it still isn't totally flat. I've had my 15" Sony and am getting a 19" soon with new system. I'm not sure what brand yet. I say if the curved screen doesn't bother you, stick with it and save $$$. Flat used to be just for professionals that need precise screens for (CAD, animation, etc.) but has come down to more affordable levels over the years.
I agree with you Playmaker. I have checked alot of monitor's lately because i am in the market for one. I really can't look at a flatscreen monitor next to a non flatscreen and say to myself that the flat is definately better. I like the look of the KDS Avitron but i thought it didn't stand out as superior to the Samsung or Viewsonic's that were non-flat sitting next to it. I think i will get the Samsung 950P as well. can be had for a decent price.
The only real benefit is some improvement in glare reduction. If you are in an environment where there is high ambient lighting, try removing some light bulbs, closing the window shade, using a halogen lamp that reflects light off the ceiling, etc. Another option is to purchase an after market anti-glare screen. This acts basically the same as a flat faced CRT
Flat CRT monitors are just as susceptible to geometric distortion as slightly curved CRTs. In fact you can argue that they have more distortion due to the refractive index of the glass creating a concave look. To flatten out the CRT face the manufacturers simply added more glass to the corners. This is why all flat CRT monitors weigh 5-7 Lbs. more than conventional CRT's.
If we remember our high school physics class, refraction's what makes a saucepan full of water look shallower than it is, when you look at it from an angle. Refraction in the monitor glass makes the phosphor layer look closer to the front of the glass than it really is, when you look at it at an angle.
Monitor glass is "leaded" - to reduce emissions. Leaded glass has a higher refractive index than common silica glass. The higher refractive index makes light split more dramatically into a spectrum increasing the apparent concave appearance.
Geometric distortion has more to do with the deflection yoke design, mounting and aligning to the CRT than how flat the face of the tube is.
Refresh rates have nothing to do with how flat the CRT is. The horizontal scan rate is the key specification that determines refresh rates.
Jim Witkowski
Chief Hardware Engineer
Cornerstone / Monitorsdirect.com
Flat CRT monitors are just as susceptible to geometric distortion as slightly curved CRTs. In fact you can argue that they have more distortion due to the refractive index of the glass creating a concave look. To flatten out the CRT face the manufacturers simply added more glass to the corners. This is why all flat CRT monitors weigh 5-7 Lbs. more than conventional CRT's.
If we remember our high school physics class, refraction's what makes a saucepan full of water look shallower than it is, when you look at it from an angle. Refraction in the monitor glass makes the phosphor layer look closer to the front of the glass than it really is, when you look at it at an angle.
Monitor glass is "leaded" - to reduce emissions. Leaded glass has a higher refractive index than common silica glass. The higher refractive index makes light split more dramatically into a spectrum increasing the apparent concave appearance.
Geometric distortion has more to do with the deflection yoke design, mounting and aligning to the CRT than how flat the face of the tube is.
Refresh rates have nothing to do with how flat the CRT is. The horizontal scan rate is the key specification that determines refresh rates.
Jim Witkowski
Chief Hardware Engineer
Cornerstone / Monitorsdirect.com
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