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03/22/2005 03:01:17 AM · #1 |
| I need to buy a new monitor. I don't want a LCD. Any recommendation what I should buy? |
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03/22/2005 03:30:49 AM · #2 |
| if LCD is out, then any Trinitron monitor will do, the Sony E500 21" is GREAT, I just replaced mine for a 23" Apple LCD. and they come quite cheap now since it´s an old model, but still one of the best CRT on the market running at 2048x1536 @60Hz or 1600x1200 @75Hz and it can be 100% correctly color calibrated. |
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03/22/2005 06:32:30 AM · #3 |
I too have the Sony E500 21"
I love it. Got it really cheap and it is as clear as the day I got it. |
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03/22/2005 08:35:56 AM · #4 |
Originally posted by Tirpitz:
I need to buy a new monitor. I don't want a LCD. Any recommendation what I should buy? |
Why is LCD out of the question?
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03/26/2005 08:10:21 AM · #5 |
| I've heard that LCD monitors are more difficult to color calibrate. |
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03/26/2005 10:10:58 AM · #6 |
Originally posted by Tirpitz:
I've heard that LCD monitors are more difficult to color calibrate. |
I don't know who you heard that from. I use both and like the LCDs better. I've replaced my ViewSonic Graphics Series 19" monitor with a 20" apple Cinema Display to run on my PC. The difference is astounding.
I'm not talking cheap consumer models, but then a cheap consumer CRT is not very good for graphics and photo editing either. The Apple Cinema Displays are top of the line. Lacie and Sony among others also have some great graphics LCDs out.
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03/26/2005 10:17:09 AM · #7 |
If funds are no issue, the high-end LCDs can in fact be very very good. It is still possible to buy a CRT that will outperform the LCD in most ways for a lot less money, however. Interestingly, I also have the Sony E500, bought for <$500 USD over 18 months ago, and it is a wonderful monitor. I've played with the Apple LCD displays, they are very good indeed, but to get the same screen real estate you gotta plunk down big bucks.
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03/26/2005 10:23:29 AM · #8 |
Originally posted by kirbic:
If funds are no issue, the high-end LCDs can in fact be very very good. It is still possible to buy a CRT that will outperform the LCD in most ways for a lot less money, however. Interestingly, I also have the Sony E500, bought for <$500 USD over 18 months ago, and it is a wonderful monitor. I've played with the Apple LCD displays, they are very good indeed, but to get the same screen real estate you gotta plunk down big bucks. |
I got my 20" ACD for $885 which is comparable to a like size graphics CRT. And the LCDs are much easier on the eyes. A major consideration in my purchases.
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03/26/2005 10:43:05 AM · #9 |
Here is what Tim grey has to say in his newsletter Q&A section this month (he is the PS and tech guru):
I need to buy a new monitor and you have mentioned that CRTs will soon be a thing of the past. What would you suggest for a professional photographer using photoshop?
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CRT monitors will indeed be a thing of the past very soon. Many manufacturers have already stopped making CRT monitors, and more will stop by the end of the year. That means replacing your monitor with an LCD display when the time comes, and there are no shortage of excellent displays.
My favorite LCD monitor right now is the Sony PremierPro 23". It is a gorgeous display with excellent dynamic range and rich colors. I love using it. I also still like the Professional series monitors from ViewSonic, and I've been happy with the displays from Mitsubishi, and am impressed with the higher-end Samsung SyncMaster displays. Of course, the challenge is being able to evaluate LCD displays based on written specs, and I just don't consider that to be a viable solution. Instead, I strongly recommend that you evaluate the monitors in person by viewing photographic images on them. There are a variety of stores that have a relatively large number of LCD monitors on display for you to evaluate so you can get a better sense of what you're getting before you buy.
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03/26/2005 10:53:47 AM · #10 |
Originally posted by jbsmithana:
Here is what Tim grey has to say in his newsletter Q&A section this month (he is the PS and tech guru):
Of course, the challenge is being able to evaluate LCD displays based on written specs, and I just don't consider that to be a viable solution. Instead, I strongly recommend that you evaluate the monitors in person by viewing photographic images on them. There are a variety of stores that have a relatively large number of LCD monitors on display for you to evaluate so you can get a better sense of what you're getting before you buy. |
I agree 100%. Looking at the specs may not even put you in the ballpark sometimes. Get out to a CompUSA or a simmilar store if possible, even if it is an out of the way excursion. A CompUSA store in NJ is where I was sold on the ACDs. (not where I bought them) After working on other people's LCDs, I had little inclination to want one because of color and contrast shift at different viewing angles. When I saw how images appeared on the ACDs compared to over a hundred other LCDs and CRTs lined up side by side at CompUSA I made up my mind.
Message edited by author 2005-03-26 10:54:30.
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03/26/2005 11:14:29 AM · #11 |
Originally posted by jbsmithana:
Here is what Tim grey has to say in his newsletter Q&A section this month (he is the PS and tech guru):
{snip the rest} |
The advice JB is passing along is good advice. I run twin View Sonic VP20Is monitors and couldn't be happier. |
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03/26/2005 04:43:49 PM · #12 |
Looks like alot has happend since my LCD was manufactured. Perhaps I should take a look at some LCDs.
What about the problem with LCDs about the brightness and contrast change depending on which angle you view the screen from? Isn't that the case any more?
Is it possible to run hardware color calibration (e.g. spyder 2)on LCDs with a good result? |
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03/26/2005 04:46:31 PM · #13 |
Originally posted by Tirpitz:
What about the problem with LCDs about the brightness and contrast change depending on which angle you view the screen from? Isn't that the case any more?
Is it possible to run hardware color calibration (e.g. spyder 2)on LCDs with a good result? |
I have no problems like that on my LCDs and the Spyder2 works fine. The lower end LCDs and most laptop LCDs still have a good deal of contrast shift.
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03/26/2005 04:58:35 PM · #14 |
Had Samsung 957 CRT, got Samsung 181T LCD...
Love LCD...love LCD...love LCD.
Buy a good quality LCD, not cheap crap one.
Better on the eyes, take up less space and the quality is so good now, it's a no-brainer unless you like detailed graphics work.
Steve |
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