Crt Vs Lcd
DrSuredeath
Join Date: 2002-11-11 Member: 8217Members
Join Date: 2002-11-11 Member: 8217Members
<div class="IPBDescription">Getting a new monitor</div> I'm moving and I've decided to leave my 17" CRT for my friend here and get a new monitor.
Before I start hitting ebay, I did some google, and the general concensus seemed to be:
1. CRT - less viewable area than the spec, but it's much cheaper anyway to get a bigger one.
2. LCD - more limited in terms of color and resolution, more fragile, afterimage or whatever it is called, viewing angle problem, but take up less space
So here's my beef... I'm tempted to buy LCD for the space it saves alone, plus moving around is easier. Though from what I've read the pro and con seemed to be leaning heavily toward CRT. Anyone wanna defend LCD and tell me what I'm missing?
Before I start hitting ebay, I did some google, and the general concensus seemed to be:
1. CRT - less viewable area than the spec, but it's much cheaper anyway to get a bigger one.
2. LCD - more limited in terms of color and resolution, more fragile, afterimage or whatever it is called, viewing angle problem, but take up less space
So here's my beef... I'm tempted to buy LCD for the space it saves alone, plus moving around is easier. Though from what I've read the pro and con seemed to be leaning heavily toward CRT. Anyone wanna defend LCD and tell me what I'm missing?
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Also lcd that is not true thats just the cheapp one but they are slightly more fragile..
Sure to begin with lcd sucked but now now they have evolved so depending on your budget in lcd terms that bit more does go a long long way The one down side i will say is some times the frame rate can be a little slow (might be my pc) but if you pay more you get more simple the colour is great its light small and it was only 250 pounds and its not mind no its my dads <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' /><!--endemo-->
b-day pressent >_<
Why?
They take up less space, use less power, you get a bigger viewing area and an actual sharper picture.
So long as you get a fairly decent one. If your card supports DVI-D, get a DVI-D monitor. Your eyes will thank you :o
A 15" LCD is about the same as a 17" CRT in terms of viewing area (ish)
So yeah <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' /><!--endemo-->
All in all the only advantage CRT has is that it's cheaper and has a wider range of resolutions (which I could also be mistaken about). LCD is much smaller and has a better picture quality.
Edit: forgot about the bigger viewing area, Beast > me but that's also a nice feature
19 inch LCD with 8 ms response time with true 16.7 million colors AND DVI.
How much, you ask? 300 USD. A freaking steal in the LCD industry.
Edit:
Higher quality LCDs reduce the off-center viewing problems. Besides, when you use a monitor, you're standing right in front of it.
As far as I know, the only advantage it has over CRT right now is the space.
<a href='http://www.webopedia.com/DidYouKnow/Hardware_Software/2005/all_about_monitors.asp' target='_blank'>http://www.webopedia.com/DidYouKnow/Hardwa...ut_monitors.asp</a>
<!--QuoteBegin--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> </td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin-->Resolution & Viewing Quality
Resolution on a CRT is flexible and a newer model will provide you with viewing resolutions of up to 1600 by 1200 and higher, whereas on an LCD the resolution is fixed within each monitor (called a native resolution). The resolution on an LCD can be changed, but if you're running it at a resolution other than its native resolution you will notice a drop in performance or quality.
Both types of monitors (newer models) provide bright and vibrant color display. However, LCDs cannot display the maximum color range that a CRT can. In terms of image sharpness, when an LCD is running at its native resolution the picture quality is perfectly sharp. On a CRT the sharpness of the picture can be blemished by soft edges or a flawed focus.
A CRT monitor can be viewed from almost any angle, but with an LCD this is often a problem. When you use an LCD, your view changes as you move different angles and distances away from the monitor. At some odd angles, you may notice the picture fade, and possibly look as if it will disappear from view. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
That alone is the single greatest advantage of LCD, which you seem to have missed <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' /><!--endemo-->
That alone is the single greatest advantage of LCD, which you seem to have missed <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' /><!--endemo--> <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
Still going for CRT right now for the sake of the screen-size/price.
That alone is the single greatest advantage of LCD, which you seem to have missed <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' /><!--endemo--> <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Still going for CRT right now for the sake of the screen-size/price. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
Well, it's your call. It's all a matter of personal taste really.
19 inch LCD with 8 ms response time with true 16.7 million colors AND DVI.
How much, you ask? 300 USD. A freaking steal in the LCD industry.<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I'm posting right now with that very monitor. It's a killer deal <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
Edit: <a href='http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16824179014' target='_blank'>Here we are</a>.
Editedit: 2000!
That alone is the single greatest advantage of LCD, which you seem to have missed <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' /><!--endemo--> <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
The quote from the site mentioned earlier can be found <a href='http://www.vartechsystems.com/pressroom/aprnewsletter2003/crt-lcd-comparison.htm' target='_blank'>here</a>, with an addition:
<!--QuoteBegin--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> </td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin-->[CRTs are] <b>Normally sharper than LCDs</b> (except when the LCD is at it's native resolution). Sharpness can be reduced by images with softer edges, flawed focus and color registration.<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
With LCDs you're stuck in one resolution to get that picture quality. I don't use only one resolution.
Buying a good CRT model from a good manufacturer will likely negate the problems mentioned.
Because of the price, lack of consistent picture quality in various resolutions, color accuracy, color gamut, contrast, ghosting, bad pixels, and small viewing angle, I'd go with a CRT over an LCD.
Ghosting is somewhat noticable, but really, I only notice if I'm looking for it, and I stopped taking idle notice of it after a week of use. Great picture, nice native res, all in all it's a nice monitor. Just don't expect to use your LCD monitor in anything but its native res. I can't play old games 'cuz of that. Looks too horrible if it's not 1280x1024.
Only big issue is viewing angle. If you're not level with the screen, it's dark. Very dark. Though, it helped my posture out. Just can't really lean back in your chair without turning your contrast up. I'd recommend an LCD monitor. CRT has few advantages, and ones I can live without.
But i also use a lot of programs that need high res displays (such as Photoshop and 3dsmax) So really, I'm sticking with my lovely little CRT moniter. *huggles*
Who stores stuff behind their LCD anyway?
Quit spamming, you're not funny.
I would just stick with CRT. The advantages far outweigh the advantages of LCD screens.
<b>CRT</b> - Less viewable area than LCD, bulky, heavy, unsightly, cheaper than LCDs, better for gaming than office work
<b>LCD</b> - Greater viewable area, pretty, compact/light, sharp colours and crisp text, better for office work and most LCDs blur at high framerates when gaming
Really, it's all a matter of personal preference. If you plan on doing a lot of high-fps gaming, then you might be better off with a nice 19-inch flat CRT. If you want to do office work and work with Photoshop and other imaging programs, then you should get an LCD. However, you can get a nice LCD like the <a href='http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=232385' target='_blank'>Samsung Syncmaster 915N</a> with a fast 8ms response times, which is great for games and what I'm getting soon.
That looks nice, its 8ms but is it ajustable? I like my monitor aiming down inistead of up =/
People who pay their own electric bill?
And NEVER, EVER try opening up your CRT. Chances are you'd die or risk severe injury.
Right now, if you have around 300 to drop on a monitor, there's no reason not to get a LCD.
I'm planning on buying this one to go with my new computer. CRT all the way, baby!
You set up your CRT monitor improperly, or you got a bad model.
For me, if I try to go more then 2 hours straight on a CRT monitor, I'll give myself a heacache for sure. Using an LCD montior, I have yet to get a headache after using it, and that includes more then one 6-8 hour session.
Yes, on paper the CRT does look better because they are priced lower, but an LCD's two biggest advantages (to me), how clear and crisp the picture is, and it being much easier on the eyes, can't be listed on a specification sheet.
LCD is all I'll ever buy again.
Diazo