I have a 17in Pioneer CRT monitor purchased at least 4 years ago. I have been reluctant to buy a LCD monitor. I have compared my monitor to my sister’s LCD monitor, a Viewsonic, she purchased less then a year ago. When magnifying images the pixels on my monitor can go to a much higher magnification than my sister’ LCD. Her’s sort of blur out. I know LCDs have a different technology than CRTs and have asked personal at several computer stores about the difference between the two monitors but never get a knowledgeable answer.I need the high magnification for work on photographs. Should I keep my CRT or take a chance on a LCD? Roaeanne
and have asked personal at several computer stores about the difference
Don’t do that
but never get a knowledgeable answer.I
That’s why. <smile>
This topic has been thrashed and re-thrashed, and as LCDs continue to edge their way into everyday use, it continues to get more complicated. That’s a good thing though because it means there may be hope for the same quality of standarization of LCDs that CRTs enjoy.
There are two answers to your question: First, if you want to play it safe, find a high quality CRT. Second, if you must have the LCD technology, you will have to do your homework, and it’s not easy.
A lot of that homework involves determining which products have which controls, how much money you will expect to spend, whether you will need to purchase a third party device for color calibration, etc.
If you really want that LCD, to make a good choice, you have to read a lot, and be willing to spend more money because you will want an LCD that is more "characterized" and thus, more professional. Those are not reasons not to own one, but since CRTs have been around longer, they’re more predictable and more characterized.
I know that doesn’t help much, but it has been my experience.
If only you had the choice – as Ho said you will be hard pushed to find a CRT these days. Even the Lacie 19" CRT is no longer stocked by my main suppliers here in the UK.
sorry I would have to disagree, having recanlty purchased two myself, and then having a google after just reading your post Trackside, there seem to be plenty out there.
Thanks for all your inputs. I would like to ask if any of your LCDs blur when you want to magnify your images to single pixel access. I magnify to this size when working on eyes. Thanks again.
I would like to ask if any of your LCDs blur when you want to magnify your images to single pixel access.
Not sure what you mean by "single pixel access." When viewing an image at 100% magnification, my LCD is every bit as sharp and clear as my CRT. By zooming in even farther (400%, 600%, etc.), I can easily see each individual pixel, tack sharp. My problem with LCDs has more to do with accurate color calibration (monitor to print matching).
My LCD is a 19" NEC, the CRT is an aging 22" Mitsubishi.
Nick, I wondered if "single pixel access" would be troublesome. It sounds as if your monitor can do what I’m looking for in an LCD. Would you mind telling me what monitor you have. Thanks Roseanne
Disclaimer: I don’t know that this is the best LCD for the money, or if it’s the one I would buy. I had an older 19" NEC LCD that went belly up after 2 years (3-year warranty). NEC replaced that monitor with this new one. I’m happy with the image quality, but as I said, I don’t use it for critical color work. I will say that NEC’s service was excellent; they FedExed this replacement to me and paid for the shipping to send the dead one back. Didn’t cost me a dime.
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