CRT vs LCD

[LoudMusic]

On your desktop computer, disregard that fancy laptop, do you prefer to have an LCD or a CRT monitor? Lets assume you could have exactly the model you wanted of either family. Perhaps the Sony 24" wide aspect CRT that does resolutions over 2000 pixels wide, or maybe the Dell 24" wide aspect LCD that has four inputs.

If you had to choose a display to sit and look at every day, which would it be? LCD or CRT?

 

[Duke]

No matter what they say, CRTs are crisper, faster, and have far better color resolution. At least for computer monitors that you are looking at from no more than 24" away. I really like my Dell 21" at work.

 

[G.T]

I'd have a CRT, it maybe bigger than a LCD, but they're MUCH cheeper.

 

[CDailey]

I've got the room, so I'd take a flat screen CRT over an LCD. Right now, anyway.

 

[Azuremen]

The size of the LCD display makes it much much more appealing. THat, they run cooler, aren't prone to magentic distortion, and don't make a weird noise like some CRTs do.

That, and the colors and resolution seem fine on my 17 inch LCD panel... comapred to the CRT I last had.

 

[VT]

I'd go with an LCD for the space saving aspect. My desk is cramped as hell with a 17" CRT on it.

 

[LoudMusic]

So what I've seen so far is that this group prefers a CRT, but because they don't have enough space some of them would settle for an LCD, whos pictures is "good enough"?

I have your answer: corner desk.

 

[Sage]

I know all the benefits of CRTs, but our house has huge windows, and I simply can't handle the glare from shining light reflecting off of a glass screen (this is the same reason I only play GT4 at night – the glare during the day is too much for me).

 

[xcsti]

A corner desk doesn't save any space when you have to lug your whole system back and forth to college multiple times. I have carried both my sister's crt and my own lcd up and down all sorts of stairs in many dorms and it is much easier to have an lcd and be able to carry other accesories at the same time. It isn't so much of an issue of weight but more of the cumbersomeness (is that a word) of the crt.

 

[RedWolfRacer]

Why don't you keep one monitor at each location? that'd save you a lot of trouble, would it not?

 

[standard235]

CRT because I have the sppace and they are better for games.

 

[Klostrophobic]

CRT, because I'm not a clot worried about coolness, glare, and the ability to carry around a monitor in my back pocket.

👍

 

[Shannon]

At the moment, Flat-Screen CRT. Although, the Hyundai L90D+ looks like a promising step-up in the LCD range.

 

[BAZZ]

CRT. Only real reason (besides glare but, dont have that problem atm) to get LCD would be dual display config for me but even there i find it decent to OK with CRT.

 

[GilesGuthrie]

A high quality CRT will play with LCD's nose before giving it a hefty slap in the quality chops.

However, the reduction in size and power consumption you get from LCD is very persuasive these days. I think that fairly soon you will only be able to get workstation-grade 21"+ CRTs - all the domestic and professional Office users will use LCDs.

I actually know of a company that binned all its CRT monitors and replaced them with LCDs. They made back the cost of the project in 18 months through savings on power and aircon bills.

 

[LoudMusic]

GG - I tried that argument where I work and was told, "We don't pay the electric bill anyway - what's the point?" When I found that out I cranked up all the old computers in storage and started running DNETC on them. I've soared up through ranks (:

I believe Sony has said they're no longer making anything less than a 21" CRT already. Apple doesn't sell them except for the eMac, which I think will phase out this year.

Currently I own three 19" Dell flat Trinitron CRTs. 1600 x 1200 never looked so good. I have yet to see an LCD come remotely close in quality. And what's more, I got them for about $300 a piece over TWO YEARS ago.

 

[kikie]

LCD without a doubt 👍 I'm even using a LCD (with a built in tv tuner ) for playing GT4.
If I could choose between a beamer and an LCD screen: beamer wins!!

 

[donbenni]

The best monitor i've ever owned is an LCD. I've had a good number of CRTs, and i've never found a CRT that i prefer to use over my LCD.

Yes you can get better CRTs than LCDs, but taking all sides into account, like the way LCDs look, the lack of visual distortion (interference, refresh rate etc.), desk space, brightness, colour reproduction etc. etc. i have to say that i prefer my LCD.

 

[LoudMusic]

LCD without a doubt 👍 I'm even using a LCD (with a built in tv tuner ) for playing GT4.
If I could choose between a beamer and an LCD screen: beamer wins!!

Do you notice any latent image refreshing on that display?

The best monitor i've ever owned is an LCD. I've had a good number of CRTs, and i've never found a CRT that i prefer to use over my LCD.

Yes you can get better CRTs than LCDs, but taking all sides into account, like the way LCDs look, the lack of visual distortion (interference, refresh rate etc.), desk space, brightness, colour reproduction etc. etc. i have to say that i prefer my LCD.

Would you then say for casual to high-end consumer usage, an LCD does the job? But if you want astonishing quality it takes a fancy CRT?

 

[Flerbizky]

CRT all the way.. 21" 1920x1440 at wrrk - 2 x 19" running 1600x1200 at home (mine and the EOs....)

 

[Slick Rick]

I like my CRT. The LCD is crap because you have to have it set at a certain position or it goes black or VERY dark

 

[kikie]

Do you notice any latent image refreshing on that display?

If you mean, ghosting, Yes I do!! It is an older model I am using and the response time is very slow. about 25 ms or maybe even slower.

 

[kikie]

I like my CRT. The LCD is crap because you have to have it set at a certain position or it goes black or VERY dark

Sorry Slick Rick but with the newer model, this is just not true. I can sit wherever I want and the image of the LCD screen stays very clear.

There are 2 different technologies. LCD DSTN and LCD TFT

LCD DSTN is the first of the LCD screens before anyone even talked about TFT. With DSTN, you had to sit almost right in front of you screen.

With the TFT technology, you can sit whereever you want (not behind the screen ofcourse) and still have a crispy clear image. TFT also stays very clear when the sun is shining directly on your screen.

 

[Duke]

Would you then say for casual to high-end consumer usage, an LCD does the job? But if you want astonishing quality it takes a fancy CRT?

That's almost exactly what I'd say.

 

[Pako]

I would have to say LCD. I have far less eye fatigue when using LCD monitors for extended periods of time for normal daily use.

If per chance I could utilize the biggest, baddest Graphics card(s) to achieve 2048x1536 and maintain a 90 FPS on Half Life 2 or Doom 3, I would have to go with CRT's for their higher resolution and crisper image.

I think that usage should be defined, for example I use LCD's in the recording studio (space savers), while I use CRT on the home computer for gaming (better contrasts, image quality, ect...) while at the same time I have it hooked up to a 60" LCD for some big screen gaming if I choose. Then at work I use a LCD, easier to look at all day, but I'm only using mainly office apps, ect...

The right tool for the right job.

 

[donbenni]

Would you then say for casual to high-end consumer usage, an LCD does the job? But if you want astonishing quality it takes a fancy CRT?

Well yes that about sums up what i know about monitors. For non-IT-professional home and office use, I'd say an LCD does better than just doing the job. I never see good graphics or other visual media specific companies that have LCDs for all their 2D design and CAD work, always big CRTs. Mac users are an exception, would be interested to hear their side. On a personal level, i love doing graphics on my LCD.

But at the moment, LCDs just can't give you the quality with moving graphics, the contrast ratios or colour reproduction from what i've heard. Again, on a personal level, i have no problems playing games really and Photoshop stuff seems to come out nice still. I guess the differences are minimal.

 

[LoudMusic]

Sorry Slick Rick but with the newer model, this is just not true. I can sit wherever I want and the image of the LCD screen stays very clear.

There are 2 different technologies. LCD DSTN and LCD TFT

LCD DSTN is the first of the LCD screens before anyone even talked about TFT. With DSTN, you had to sit almost right in front of you screen.

With the TFT technology, you can sit whereever you want (not behind the screen ofcourse) and still have a crispy clear image. TFT also stays very clear when the sun is shining directly on your screen.

I'm going to go ahead and argue against that. I have a 17" Dell "Ultrasonic" what-ever-that-means LCD sitting here and when I get more than 15 degrees off center it starts to go dark quickly. It's less than a year old, so I'm pretty sure Dell isn't shipping old technology as a new product.

 

[ROAD_DOGG33J]

I would take a CRT, because they're great all around. With LCDs, you have to sacrifice something.

 

[Flerbizky]

I'm going to go ahead and argue against that. I have a 17" Dell "Ultrasonic" what-ever-that-means LCD sitting here and when I get more than 15 degrees off center it starts to go dark quickly. It's less than a year old, so I'm pretty sure Dell isn't shipping old technology as a new product.

I need an "I agree with this post button" so I don't have to post another completely useless post...

 

[donbenni]

I would take a CRT, because they're great all around. With LCDs, you have to sacrifice something.

Yeah but with CRTs you have to sacrifice something too. Don't forget, CRTs have big interference problems from speakers and radio signals, plus if you haven't got it set up perfectly you will kill your eyes. A 19" CRT takes up about half my desk whereas a 19" LCD takes up a very small quarter. You can get digital LCDs, CRTs are all analogue i believe, ergo a lower quality image.