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Offline Bodhi

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My monitor crapped out tonight... any ideas on a new model?
« on: October 23, 2003, 09:53:52 PM »
Hey all, with a flash of white light, sizzling sound, and a puff of acrid smoke, my monitor died this evening.  Quite a freaky, and somewhat scary sight, as I thought the damn thing was gonna burst into flames.  Anyways, I need a new monitor, and I prefer the minimum of a 19" screen.  Any suggestions from you out there on newer models?  Howw about the flat screens out there, They worth it?

Any help is appreciated.

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Offline GRUNHERZ

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« Reply #1 on: October 23, 2003, 09:55:43 PM »
One that doesnt explode? :)
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« Reply #2 on: October 23, 2003, 10:21:21 PM »
Dont get a flat screen if you want the best image and want a good monitor for games or movies.

I like my NEC multiSync FE991 a lot

I would not go with a flatscreen myself.
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« Reply #3 on: October 23, 2003, 10:24:27 PM »
Stay away from LCD flat screens and do NOT buy anything from Sams Club.
« Last Edit: October 24, 2003, 12:18:20 AM by Twist »
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« Reply #4 on: October 23, 2003, 10:43:10 PM »
You guys are saying don't get a flat screen. Do you mean flat panel (lcd)? Flat screen CRT monitors have the best picture of all imo.
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Offline NUKE

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« Reply #5 on: October 23, 2003, 10:48:58 PM »
You are right, CRT flat screens have the best picture. I meant say stay away from LCD's and Plasma screens....which now seem to be refered to as "flat screens"
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Offline Maverick

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« Reply #6 on: October 23, 2003, 10:57:37 PM »
How much you wanting to spend?

I got an Envision 19" flat screen CRT at Comp USA about 3 months ago and am happy. It was on sale and quite a bit less than others. I looked at the entire line of monitoprs and did see some that had a better picture but not for the money they wanted for the little improvement AFAIC.

Check Best buy and Comp USA if they are in your area. I'd also loo in Costco and Sams Club for the same units. So far even "bargain" CRT's have given me good service for several years. Especially if they are "name" brands on close out.
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« Reply #7 on: October 24, 2003, 07:58:31 AM »
Twist I have to disagree.

Its been 5 years since I bought the first monitor from sam's club, we are currently on #5. absolutely not a speck of trouble with any of them. They are all still in use.
3 of them are 5 years old & going strong.

Mostly CTX although my last is a samtron.

On the other hand, I bought 2 monitors from an expensive computer place.

Both fried within 3 years.
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Offline Maniac

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« Reply #8 on: October 24, 2003, 08:03:36 AM »
Dont listen to the nerds.

Get a flat screen... They dont cost that much anyway nowadays.

Flat screen is the way to go...
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Offline Angus

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« Reply #9 on: October 24, 2003, 08:10:16 AM »
I have a 19 " CTX monitor. The flat one, not the thin one. Very very good monitor ;)
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« Reply #10 on: October 24, 2003, 08:31:36 AM »
Well at home I have the 21" (19" something viewable) Samsung dfi 955 flat picture tube and love it.  I got it 2 years ago from best buy. I really wanted a Sony to replace my old one but I saw the picture quality of this compaired to the Sony and hands down had it beat.
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« Reply #11 on: October 24, 2003, 09:29:15 AM »
I have a 19" LCD and its great. Will never get a CRT again unless you are a serious Image/video editor guy. CRT's have better colour rendering.

If you find that new LCD's are not for gaming then i would guess that you spend waaay to much time playing games :D
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Offline Replicant

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« Reply #12 on: October 24, 2003, 10:58:40 AM »
Just had a new monitor delivered today.  I chose:-

Iiyama Vision Master Pro 454 19" CRT


Completely flat screen, and the base has built in speakers (won't use them), built in 4 x USB hub, Mic connector.

The impressive thing is the refresh rate!

2048 x 1536 @ 80 hz
1800 x 1440 @ 85 hz
1600 x 1200 @ 100 hz
1280 x 1024 @ 120 hz
1024 x 768 @ 160 hz

I'm now running at 1600 x 1200 @ 100hz!  Very bright screen though, just need to tweak it a little!

Website: http://www.iiyama.co.uk/
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« Reply #13 on: October 24, 2003, 04:52:56 PM »
wow replicant .. nice monitor .... but not avail un US Grrrrrr

i just spent the last hour looking for a monitor that has those resolutions AND refresh rate....

there were ZERO!


i really didnt find anything decent in the 19' CRT monitor with a refresh above 60 for 1900x1600. (i want 1280x1024 @ 90-100hz or better personally)

btw replicant.. whats £259 in US dollars?
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Offline mrblack

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« Reply #14 on: October 24, 2003, 04:55:38 PM »
I have a viewsonic pf790 19'
It has served me well.
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