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Thread ID: 76273	2007-01-27 05:57:00	Pro's & Con's of LCD Vs CRT monitors.	Gordon62 (11771)	Press F1

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519625	2007-01-27 05:57:00	I know this is probably not a simple question to answer but for the sake of argument is one better than the other in any respect? I'm talking here of those in the mid price range rather than the budget range. I realise that what you are prepared to pay is probably the governing factor (but I think It's not quite as simple as that). Do these monitors really offer advantages over the old TV like modules we (I) am used to? (showing my age here)! I see on some models warranties of 2-3 years but what is the normal lifespan of these monitors in the real world? Would I expect the same sort of lifespan from say a TV or do they have to be replaced every so often? For example I have an old Mitsubishi TV which is more than 12 years old and never a problem. Sorry if I have opened a can of worms here and I do realise that that new (better?) models come out almost every month. Any input would be appreciated. Regards Gordon.	Gordon62 (11771)
519626	2007-01-27 06:43:00	The only thing going for CRTs was better colour range for graphic designers, photographers etc. I stuck with my 21" desk bender for that reason. A few months ago as a result of a PC mag review I shelled out for a Dell 2407 24" 1920 x 1200 widescreen. It's gorgeous. I won't go back: the colour range is excellent as is the response time. And I can lift it! Lifespan is a how long is a piece of string thing IMO. Getting better all the time.	Vallis (8886)
519627	2007-01-27 07:00:00	I brought these 2 19' WS LCd's coz these desks aren't exactly big/long. And the CRTs took up quite a bit of space. Being 17' And LCD's would use less power too, which can be a bonus. One's got DVI the other VGA. Can't see that much diff in the 2 tho. Things look the same to me. They should last a while, as long as u look after them. Lucky, for u, your TV has lasted 12 years and hasn't broken down (yet). The TV here lasted 7 yrs, and then something on the main power PCB died on it lol. Cost $350 to fix it, then I got a 28' Vega in November (mid Nov) last year, lasted bout 6 weeks, then the screen decided to go green lol. Lucky that's got a 5 yr warranty. It went to Next Electronics, didn't get it back until 8/9 Jan this year. And there was nothing wrong with, so N.E say. It decided to work properly.	Speedy Gonzales (78)
519628	2007-01-27 07:11:00	LCDs these days are pretty good incl photographers, the LCDs has caught up now .. all but the price. A truely pro calibre LCDs is not cheap, look at Apple or Lacie. Less power usage and less glare on the eye, less radiation. If you need pro calibre its pretty affordable for CRTs but prob not for LCDs if you want the $$ stuff. Other than that .. get LCDs.	Nomad (952)
519629	2007-01-27 22:48:00	The big pro I can see for CRT monitors is that you do not need to be shut up in a room with the curtains pulled in the middle of the day. Since I can only compare to my laptop LCD it seems that the good old CRT will still be winning for now on the brightness and contrast side of things. Also the CRT has a much better viewing angle and will give you the same results at all angles.	ughnz (8297)
519630	2007-01-27 23:55:00	i switched to LCD really early simply because i can feel there's less eye strain my old LCD lasted too long for me to remember its invoice tells me 04/10/2002..so..4yrs? if my math is right it's AOC which isn't exactly a large brand back then it's still working now TV..a Sony big fat old black CRT..bought it 10yrs ago still working fine had some green showing up close to the corners of the screen once but a friend told me a magical fix! unplug it from the mains for one night and it was fixed..yea..dunno why never appeared again after that	heni72847 (1166)
519631	2007-01-28 00:37:00	I believe CRT gives out more radiation and is more damaging to the eyes than an LCD. LCDs also use less power than CRT, making it better in the long run. LCDs are WAAAAAAAAAAAY lighter than CRT monitors, and takes much less space.	qazwsxokmijn (102)
519632	2007-01-28 04:26:00	I believe CRT gives out more radiation and is more damaging to the eyes than an LCD. Some people suffer eyestrain with CRTs, usually if the refresh rate is wrong. Thats all, they don't damage your eyes. CRTs are better for gaming. LCDs are getting better though.	pctek (84)
519633	2007-01-28 05:50:00	I well stick with my Philips 109E5 19" CRT monitor until it blows. Trevor :)	Trev (427)
519634	2007-01-28 06:25:00	i switched to LCD really early simply because i can feel there's less eye strain my old LCD lasted too long for me to remember its invoice tells me 04/10/2002..so..4yrs? if my math is right it's AOC which isn't exactly a large brand back then it's still working now TV..a Sony big fat old black CRT..bought it 10yrs ago still working fine had some green showing up close to the corners of the screen once but a friend told me a magical fix! unplug it from the mains for one night and it was fixed..yea..dunno why never appeared again after that Its probably due to the magnetic device at the back of TV's. Periodically, TV's need to completely de-gauss or de-magnetize, not sure why. Most people don't have to bother because they either turn the TV off at night or when they go away for a couple of days but you might have needed to purposely do it.	beeswax34 (63)
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