Cyberwoo Posted August 4, 2004 Report Share Posted August 4, 2004 Well after debating on wether or not to get a LCD monitor (with the recent price drops on the Dell's and whatnot) I had a change of heart after reading numerous reviews. Considering most of my time in front of the monitor will be playing games and editing photos/movies/music I came to the conclusion that CRT is still the way to go for me. I just ordered one of these: http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc....-116-233&depa=0 All the reviews I saw gave it good scores. It always seemed to be the best bang for buck CRT out there. Anyway I had to order something. My current monitor is getting worse and my eyes can't take it anymore. Should be nice to see things clear again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelley Posted August 4, 2004 Report Share Posted August 4, 2004 I would look at the NEC/Mits SuperBright Diamondtron monitors, they are a bit more expensive then what you are looking at but worth it IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whooter Posted August 4, 2004 Report Share Posted August 4, 2004 Originally posted by Cyberwoo@Aug 4 2004, 01:05 PM Well after debating on wether or not to get a LCD monitor (with the recent price drops on the Dell's and whatnot) I had a change of heart after reading numerous reviews. Considering most of my time in front of the monitor will be playing games and editing photos/movies/music I came to the conclusion that CRT is still the way to go for me. I just ordered one of these: http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc....-116-233&depa=0 All the reviews I saw gave it good scores. It always seemed to be the best bang for buck CRT out there. Anyway I had to order something. My current monitor is getting worse and my eyes can't take it anymore. Should be nice to see things clear again. Don't get a hernia picking it up, dude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyberwoo Posted August 4, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2004 Originally posted by gigapower+--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (gigapower)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>I would look at the NEC/Mits SuperBright Diamondtron monitors, they are a bit more expensive then what you are looking at but worth it IMHO.[/b] ...and not worth it IMO. I figured I couldn't go wrong with a $509 solid well known/supported brand name 22" CRT monitor (one that has gotten great reviews). Just seemed like the best value out there for what I need. <!--QuoteBegin-Whooter Don't get a hernia picking it up, dude. Lift with the legs and not the back. I started doing some squat exercises in preperation for it. Seriously though once it gets set on my desk it aint going anywhere so weight/size is pretty much a non issue for me. My desk is huge so thats not a concern either. My eyes are going to be so thankful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cathartic Posted August 5, 2004 Report Share Posted August 5, 2004 Well, if it makes you feel better, for the past 3-4 years, I have been using an Optiquest Q110 (made by ViewSonic), which is a 21" CRT that I bought for approximately $500. Thus far, I have had exactly zero complaints (knock on wood). It's a gorgeous monitor, and like you, I seldom have a need to budge it off my desktop. The one time I've moved it, it was because I needed to relocate my desk - no big deal. Just thought you'd like to hear from a ViewSonic/Optiquest big-honkin' CRT owner who is quite happy with his "bang-for-the-buck" purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck Posted August 5, 2004 Report Share Posted August 5, 2004 I've been using a ViewSonic PF790 (19" CRT) for the past 3 years and like Adam have not had one single problem with it. I think I paid around $450 for it and I've definitely got my moneys worth out of it :tu: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starhawk Posted April 25, 2005 Report Share Posted April 25, 2005 Im currently looking for a new CRT monitor, and I'd like to get one around 21"-22" for somwhere between $400-$600. Does anyone have any new CRT recommendations? Are there any good sites you can go to for quality reviews? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starhawk Posted April 25, 2005 Report Share Posted April 25, 2005 So far after looking around a bit, [parishilton]These two look pretty hot.[/parishilton] http://www2.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16824002040 http://www2.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16824116229 Looks like same models/updates to the one Kelley and Scott recommended last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
db Posted April 25, 2005 Report Share Posted April 25, 2005 I love my Eizo 17" CRT more than words can say. It cost a small fortune, but it was worth every penny, and I would never consider an LCD or another brand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelley Posted April 25, 2005 Report Share Posted April 25, 2005 You can't go wrong with either of those monitors! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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