Monitors

[KiNG]

im in the market for a moniter 19"-22" and iv looked at a lot of potiental ones but im just not sure how good they really are compared to each other. i dont want to spend $600US and finds out i could have spent $450US on a better one for one less inch. i would like to see a few sites that review moniters or something of that nature to make a purchase that i wont regret.

i am currently looking at:

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=24-001-149&depa=1

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=24-116-229&depa=1

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=24-116-233&depa=1

and yes i do plan to purchase from newegg.com iv had very good experiences with them.

 

[Direwolf]

I was under the impression that the CRT was pretty much solid technology at this point, and that it doesn't really matter what you get. Anyone care to correct me?

 

[FictiousWill]

I'm hunting for a new monitor too. Something that supports 1280x1280 at 80hz. I'm going to contact friends first though, hopefully I'll get a CRT on the cheap from somebody's flatscreen upgrade.

 

[Asus]

Samsung = awesome
Viewsonic = awesome

The first Viewsonic can go slightly higher resolution than the Samsung with similar refreshrate.
1600x with 87Hz vs 1280x with 85Hz

The last Viewsonic is a different type of filter. Rather than shadow mask, it uses an aperture grille.
It lets a lot more color through and is an awesome monitor but nothing you need.
The monitor's I have use an aperture grille.

Here are the differences.

 

[crabcakes66]

for the most part.....but samsung and VS have made some lemon monitors(especialy VS)



btw...i own the 1100df


its great.

 

[KiNG]

iv been looking at the specs a little harder and i believe im goiing ot go for the samsung 1100df. anyone has input or objections please feel more than free to post.

 

[umop]

I'm on the same boat, also looking to buy a 20 to 22" monitor in the coming weeks, but I would feel more secure with my purchase with some guide as to what to/not to purchase.

I'm willing to spend like $500 or so (don't want an LCD), anyone have any suggestions? There aren't many retailers around here where I can actually test the monitors for myself, much less a 20" and above.

 

[crabcakes66]

the only down sides of the 1100df...

*its big

*its very heavy

*it produces alot of heat(but all crt monitors like this do)

*it uses more juice than a 17"er

*setting it up to get it to look how you want it can be a pain.(though thats not uncommon)


all of that applies to any CRT over 19" though.....