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02/25/2005 07:08:41 AM · #1 |
Hi!
I've currently got a 17" CRT about 5 years old but still runs fine... but its huge and i'm thinking of getting a TFT mostly to save space, but i've heard that CRT's are considered better to display photos & games etc.
I found THIS!!!
200quid! 700:1 contrast ratio but 25ms repsonse time. Do you guys think its a good buy? or should i stick with my bohemouth CRT?
Any guidance would be greatly appreciated!
PS it would come out of my Reble XT (350d) fund!
Message edited by author 2005-02-25 07:10:11. |
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02/25/2005 07:18:38 AM · #2 |
guess it pays to shop around
Better TFT!!!
200quid 19" 700:1 and 16ms response time!
Anybody recommend any others?
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02/25/2005 07:36:38 AM · #3 |
I just dont like TFT I end up doing a bobing dance when I use one. I have to look at different angles to see the different areas. I have a 15inch sony and a 15inch toshiba and they both give me trouble. I use the samsung 21inch CRT 955D when I working with my images bigger flat plus non reflective feeling.
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02/25/2005 07:59:38 AM · #4 |
| Cheers dood! I was worried about that. I wasnt going to consider a TFT until we got a 21" dell tft in work and DPC looks ALL GOOD on it... unfortunatley my photo dont look any better ;-) |
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02/25/2005 08:29:57 AM · #5 |
The newest generation of LCD monitors are pretty darn good indeed. The contrast ratio is important, because it's fixed. 700:1 is very good, BTW. the other thing to consider is how the apparent gamma changes with viewing angle. The older LCDs I've worked were horrible for this, but a couple newer ones are sooo much better.
I still like a CRT, but I see that my opinion is shifting and will likely change in the next couple years.
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02/25/2005 08:54:39 AM · #6 |
I'd agree that older and cheaper TFTs have an issue with things like viewing angle - however a decent TFT can be just as good as a CRT.
I've got a Sony 18" (umm. XDM-82 possibly? - can't see the model number!) TFT and it gives a really beautiful image - from a wide variety of viewing angles. Bright, crisp and responsive. Frankly it gives a better image than the old Dell CRT that it replaced.
The real killer though is that TFTs can be highly variable, and if possible it's worth actually seeing one in the flesh before buying - but then that really applies to monitors as well!
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02/25/2005 09:09:59 AM · #7 |
I'm going to refer to my post from yesterday over at photo.net
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02/25/2005 06:34:25 PM · #8 |
Hi there,
I would advise going with a better CRT. I have a 21.3inch TFT in college (for a project) and while it looks great there are a few major problems with it:
1. The response time. If you want it for gaming or video the 25ms response time is equivalent to 40Hz refresh (although not exactly the same). 16ms is a bit better, but equiv to 62.5Hz.
"LCD monitors create ghosting and blurring because of low response time"
(ref)
2. The colour representation. Ask any graphic designer what is better TFT or CRT and they will tell you CRT. CRTs represent colour better (not sure why, think it's something to do with the backlighting).
3. Limited display angle. Depending on the model the display can look bad from lots of angles.
If I was buying again I'd get a really good big CRT, a decent graphics card with plenty of onboard RAM!
Happy display shopping!
PollyBean
Message edited by author 2005-02-25 18:36:19.
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02/25/2005 06:46:13 PM · #9 |
Ok whats the difference between TFT,LCD,and CRT and Flat panel? iam confused, been trying to figure this out for a while thanks
Leon
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02/25/2005 07:03:13 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by LEONJR:
Ok whats the difference between TFT,LCD,and CRT and Flat panel? iam confused, been trying to figure this out for a while thanks
Leon |
TFT/LCD = same, CRT = cathode ray tube (like a TV), Flat panel = self explanatory. All LCDs are flat panel, but there are flat panel CRTs which give better picture, due to less distortion from the curvature of the viewing plane.
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