21" vs 19" Crt

Antimeasure · Post by **Antimeasure** » Sat Mar 18, 2006 12:11 am

Ehm, ive had my "new" crt 21" 1 day now, and im thinking of buying a 19" instead of having this 21"...

What do you have? If you had to choose, what would it be, 21" or 19"? But don't give any dumbass comment regarding 17" or 15".

Thanks.

Jesus Christ · Post by **Jesus Christ** » Sat Mar 18, 2006 12:39 am

I would choose 21", but thats just because I'm vain and would whant to show off. I don't think you would miss the extra 2".

baby arm · Post by **baby arm** » Sat Mar 18, 2006 12:48 am

I don't need a monitor because I have a vivid imagination.

POOPERSCOOPER · Post by **POOPERSCOOPER** » Sat Mar 18, 2006 1:04 am

I would personaly would get a 19' screen because 21' would be like have a giant TV on my desk especially if its a CRT. A 21' may be good if you have a really powerful computer and you want to run your games at the highest resolution too. I switched from CRT last year to LCD and I think its just as good, the "ghosting" you really can't even see unless your a super graphics whore. Though CRTs are still quite a bit less expensive than LCDs.

VasikkA · Post by **VasikkA** » Sat Mar 18, 2006 1:33 am

I was forced to switch my 17" to a 19" LCD recently and it's large enough for me. Picture quality is only slightly worse, but at least I'm getting a cool lens flare effect in my games so I don't need to buy Oblivion. You shouldn't buy a 21" unless you're a nearsighted senior citizen.

Oh.

Mad Max RW · Post by **Mad Max RW** » Sat Mar 18, 2006 2:01 am

19". At that point you hardly notice the difference in sizes of the screen, only the size of your wallet after purchasing one. CRT monitors are still the best but expensive as fuck. LCD's are crap.

Blargh · Post by **Blargh** » Sat Mar 18, 2006 2:39 am

LCDs are as fun as CRTs for bludgeoning others, so long as they are the purchases of others. This instance not being so, I would suggest 19. Pain to the pocket.

Koki · Post by **Koki** » Sat Mar 18, 2006 8:15 am

lol CRT.

Antimeasure · Post by **Antimeasure** » Sat Mar 18, 2006 12:09 pm

Actually i own a 17" Lcd, and compared to the 21" crt, the 17 gives a much better image-quality, much crispier and clearer. on the old 21", text and color is one big blurr. So maybe i'll buy me a 19" today, and throw the 21" out of the window.

...the 21" i got my hands on is a "hitachi cm802et" - something for a pentium II 300mhz.

jetbaby · Post by **jetbaby** » Sat Mar 18, 2006 12:13 pm

SHOW OFF YOUR OVERSIZED MANLY ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION BY BUYING LARGE MONITORS.

No. Seriously. Big monitor.

Antimeasure · Post by **Antimeasure** » Sat Mar 18, 2006 2:00 pm

Your opinion doesnt count.

PiP · Post by **PiP** » Sat Mar 18, 2006 5:08 pm

it really doesn't amtter that much. Guess what, 21 is bigger! So better for - guess what - a bigger image! Makes sense esp for watching film etc.

Myself I've had a decent 19" crt for 3,5 years but I'm considering buying a 19"LCD (MVA/PVA + acceleration; <9ms response; DVI) since I'm experinecing some flicker-effect problems with the present CRT, plus LCD saves space on the desk and is probably safer for your eyes.

VasikkA · Post by **VasikkA** » Sat Mar 18, 2006 5:17 pm

LCDs today are pretty decent(and cheap). Just compare and choose between different screens. Mine is visible from almost 0 angle, but there are still differences between manufacturers. Ultra-fast response time, DVI and other connections, in-built speakers and all that crap are useless for the average user and only increase the price tag.

Mismatch · Post by **Mismatch** » Sat Mar 18, 2006 5:34 pm

kashluk doesnt fit on a 19"

Smiley · Post by **Smiley** » Sat Mar 18, 2006 6:02 pm

19" that's just your size.

Antimeasure · Post by **Antimeasure** » Sat Mar 18, 2006 7:00 pm

I bought a 19" just now, much better quality than the older 21"... And it does'nt have the old yellow color to it.

Thor Kaufman · Post by **Thor Kaufman** » Sun Mar 19, 2006 12:27 am

I recently bought a Samsung 19'' LCD to replace my 15'' CRT, it's pretty dope.

I advise against buying LCDs in internet shops, though. I tried it twice and both had pixel errors so I had to send them back.

Redeye · Post by **Redeye** » Sun Mar 19, 2006 10:24 am

PiP wrote:...probably safer for your eyes.

If you sit in front of a CRT you have an electron gun aimed
at your face.

Of course LCDs are healthier.

I sit at an angle to my ancient CRT.
This also helps if it just explodes.
(less eye damage)

Thor Kaufman · Post by **Thor Kaufman** » Sun Mar 19, 2006 10:48 am

Don't they actually implode, since there is a vacuum in it?

Antimeasure · Post by **Antimeasure** » Sun Mar 19, 2006 12:55 pm

My mouse stopped to work, so now i have to navigate using tab.

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