LCD & CRT monitors

sbohdan · Post by **sbohdan** » Thu Nov 24, 2005 11:48 pm

hi all, just wasn't sure where this should go since there isn't anything about monitors in the topics. and this is it: shouldn't we have our own monitor section at LR? like tests and best buy list, or maybe even a comparitivechart of different monitors?
all I found was some comparing tests at toms hardware but they don't really tell you about best buys etc. since pretty much of everything else relating to PC is covered here, shouldn't we have at least a sticky which could be updated as new models come in or where everybody could share their experience with certain models?
ex: I bought a samsung syncmaster bf930 and after having it for a week had some issues (bad pixels coming out) - had to RMA and actually got a different monitor from hyunday now, because in the meantime I read up on what I could find on the internet and discovered 2 things:
- the hyunday B90A is actually using 8ms samsung and even though it is VERY slightly slower in latency (not noticable) but overall actually better for video (less noise than the 4ms BF930) and the the price is actually much less (I think it's a bargain for a 19" monitor - cost me US$299)

http://graphics.tomshardware.com/displa ... up-13.html

so what you guys think? shouldn't we have a monitor section?

personally I think LCD is the way for the future especially since latency came down a lot in recent couple of years making them a choice for gaming as well, not just office and surfing anymore , prices fell a lot and LCD's aren't straining your eyes nor emiting harmfull radiation.

gvblake22 · Post by **gvblake22** » Thu Nov 24, 2005 11:51 pm

Oh yeah, definately; go flatscreen or go home! lol
But seriously, LCD > CRT in prettymuch every aspect. I don't think I would ever recommend a CRT.

As far as a section for monitors... I suppose it could be there

sbohdan · Post by **sbohdan** » Fri Nov 25, 2005 12:01 am

well, one more thing:
before I got the samsung I had a 15" LCD from HP (HP1510) and no matter how I cranked my gpu up, the games were still lagging at 1024x768. now i found out it was the latency of my 6 year old HP (like 60ms or something

) and now with the new hyunday B90A I can play all new games (FEAR, COD2, doom3, quake4 etc.) at 1280x1024 and no lagging at all. I just love my new monitor (and it is so much bigger also).

killswitch83 · Post by **killswitch83** » Fri Nov 25, 2005 12:01 am

I think we need one, not to mention a sticky that pertains to the benefits of LCD's when compared to CRT monitors. One thing is that is reduces eyestrain greatly due to its flatness and low rad emission, which can extend the life of those things essential to the PC builder: eyes, lol. But yeah, we definitely need a monitor section.

btw that Hyundai LCD is mucho mucho sexiness, rofl

sbohdan · Post by **sbohdan** » Fri Nov 25, 2005 12:09 am

thanks guys for the input

so I guess it's up to our moderators & admin now to pick it up (the uber knowledgeable guys here

)

killswitch83 · Post by **killswitch83** » Fri Nov 25, 2005 12:11 am

not bad for $299 if you ask me, not bad at all, and it's a 19" too? Too damn nice

I think I've found my LCD when I go to buy one, good find man!!!

sbohdan · Post by **sbohdan** » Fri Nov 25, 2005 12:26 am

yeah, I did a week of research and this seems to be the best buy out there. so I'm actually glad I had to RMA the BF930 - got money back ($145) and have a better overall performance

http://graphics.tomshardware.com/displa ... up-33.html

killswitch83 · Post by **killswitch83** » Fri Nov 25, 2005 12:36 am

Sold!!!! lol

where did you end up getting it for that price? I know they have a couple of sites listed, but I didn't know if you had gotten it from a more trusted site or somewhere different or whatever....so I thought I would ask, lol

sbohdan · Post by **sbohdan** » Fri Nov 25, 2005 12:44 am

here you go

: is it trusted enough for you ?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6824179018

BTW: there isn't even one dead pixel on mine

customer reviews say the same.

killswitch83 · Post by **killswitch83** » Fri Nov 25, 2005 12:54 am

wow, now that's an accomplishment for a panel manufacturer who costs less than the others for the most part!! As I reiterate:

SOLD!!!!!!

and from Newegg too? This is just getting too good, lol

Post by **Apoptosis** » Fri Nov 25, 2005 1:08 am

so much to do so little man power

sbohdan · Post by **sbohdan** » Fri Nov 25, 2005 1:20 am

Apoptosis wrote:so much to do so little man power

is that a no?

I would do it but am not qualified yet.

SAMSAMHA · Post by **SAMSAMHA** » Fri Nov 25, 2005 11:46 am

lcd is definitely better, but I think all LCD as well as gfx maker should make them in DVI format, let's just ditch VGA(rbg) for once. I hate the maker of teh card and the monitor keep using the old stuff.

Pesto · Post by **Pesto** » Fri Nov 25, 2005 12:29 pm

I'm actualy eye'ing the Dell Ultrasharp 1905FP at dell.com/outlet. its dell's refurb stuff, and the monitors are pretty cheep. i found a review on this one here:

http://www.anandtech.com/displays/showdoc.aspx?i=2332

and this one has a DVI plug on it insted of VGA...

Dragon_Cooler · Post by **Dragon_Cooler** » Sun Jan 08, 2006 1:26 am

I didnt want to start a new thread for cleanliness.......

which has a longer life?? It is the begaining of a long road for me but my 21inch will soon need to be replaced. Do Lcds have a longer life than crts? Are pixles going to be a hassle to worry about in the long run? When i get a monitor i keep it till it goes dead....or a new one is handed to me. LOL And i will go with the one that last the longest!

sbohdan · Post by **sbohdan** » Sun Jan 08, 2006 2:01 am

I still have a 6 year old HP LCD and it's still working perfect like the first day I brought it home. it was used allmost everyday in those 6 years and no signs of it wanting to die

R3N3G4D3 · Post by **R3N3G4D3** » Sun Jan 08, 2006 8:06 am

It really depends on the quality of the LCD. Some get dead pixels on day 1, others can last for years. I got my LCD slightly over a year ago, and already started noticing that there is a number of dead pixels. However, they don't bother me that much since they're only noticeable when the entire screen is the same color.

Antonik · Post by **Antonik** » Sun Jan 08, 2006 4:33 pm

I like this one better
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6824179014

DVI and VGA

And the rest are the same specs as the other model.

Dragon_Cooler · Post by **Dragon_Cooler** » Sun Jan 08, 2006 4:57 pm

well if i get one its going to be a 2405fpw or something along those lines. But thank you for the input. I just hope LCD's are built to last these days. LOL

killswitch83 · Post by **killswitch83** » Sun Jan 08, 2006 5:58 pm

Antonik wrote:I like this one better
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6824179014

DVI and VGA
And the rest are the same specs as the other model.

We are of one mind my friend, heheh......I like both the B90A (for the VGA crowd) and the L90D (for the DVI bunch)......both use Samsung TFT's if I'm not mistaken (I know the B90A does, not sure about the L90D).