19" or 21" CRT Monitors..which are good??

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Hi guys

I am planning to buy a 19" or 21" monitor. Mainly for gaming and a little CAD CAM. The geometry of the monitor has to ge good. I have a budget of under 20K (Mumbai / Pune). I heard that the Philips 19" monitors are good. But i dont know the exact model number.

The monitor must atleast support 1600X1200 at 75Hz+. 85 wud be nice.(Must be flat too

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Thanks in advance

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ya the 19 inch philips monitors are good
and doo support tht kinda resolutions
but i suggest samsung syncmaster 997df

never heard of 21 inch monitors

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the samsung syncmaster 997df has a lot of problems with internal refections and very bad geometry. not gud for cad cam at all

ps : 21 nad 22 inch monitors are also available..no idea abt the prices but..last i heard abt a year back they were 30k onwards.

Philips moniter are good,they are less power hungry too!

Got a Viewsonic P97f+SB monitor for 20k
good monitor here for maximum Game & CAD/CAM work@BEST resolution@BESt refresh rates!
can go for that,if u want for aperature grille,flat screen & the BEST CRT Monitor

ERIOD!

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Rosewill lcdmonitor is good which im using it right now so far i found out this monitor is the best out of all three other lcd monitors I used. It works amazing it has no screen ghosting during game play and movie play.
Basicly cheap.
But i had a video card that let me go up to 1900X(don't remember the other resolution power) But this as far im concern is a great monitor check out other comments from the link below here.

copy and pasted the spec from *www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16824021019

Model R912E
Cabinet Color Black
Display
Panel Active Matrix, TFT LCD
Screen Size 19"
Display Type SXGA
Maximum Resolution 1280x1024
Recommended Resolution 1280x1024
Viewing Angle 150Â°(H) / 135Â°(V)
Pixel Pitch 0.294mm
Display Colours 16.7 Million
Brightness 270 cd/m2
Contrast Ratio 500:1
Response Time 8ms
Horizontal Fresh Rate 30K~83KHz
Vertical Fresh Rate 55~75 Hz
Connectivity
Input Video Compatibility Analog RGB
D-Sub 1
DVI 1
Power
Complies with VESA 100mm Wall Mount Compliant
Power Supply 100~240VAC, 50/60Hz
Power Consumption 55Watts
Convenience
User Controls Auto Adjust, Up/Brightness, Down/Contrast, Menu, On/Off, Brightness, Contrast, Focus, Clock, H/V Position, Color Temperature (Warm, Cool, User), Input Select, OSD Setup, Language, Information, Reset, Exit
Regulatory Approvals UL, CSA, FCC, TUV/GS
Adjustable Stand No
Built in TV Tuner No
Built in Speakers No
Features OptiSync digital/analog inputs expand your connectivity
ClearMotiv technology
Stylish slim-bezel design
High brightness and contrast
Fast video response
XtremeView performance
AutoTune Function
OSD/Power lock function
OnView controls including ViewMatch feature
VESA 100mm Wall Mount Compliant
PC and MAC compatible

**DVI Cable included**
Dimensions
Weight 9.68lbs
Warranty
Manufacturer Warranty 3-Year parts, labor and backlight

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go for a samsung 997df or mb.....21 inch is uncomfortably large for a monitor fo day to day use

How about LG monitors guys?
I have LG 17 inch studioworks700E.
Its woking fine.
Many of my friends also have LG monitors , but donno if available in 19 or 21 inches.

V

^^^
LG doesnt have 19inch models as of now

wow 21 inch monitor ... 8)

dont know when I'll be able to afford one :cry:

Get a gfx card with svideo ouput and if u have a 21 inch tv u can afford right now if u connect and use tv a mtr

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kumarmohit said:
Get a gfx card with svideo ouput and if u have a 21 inch tv u can afford right now if u connect and use tv a mtr

you can't use a TV as a monitor, because TVs have very bad resolutions. But you can use a monitor as a TV :roll:

Got a Viewsonic P97f+SB monitor for 20k
good monitor here for maximum Game & CAD/CAM work@BEST resolution@BESt refresh rates!
can go for that,if u want for aperature grille,flat screen & the BEST CRT MonitorERIOD!

NICE NICE!!! 1600 x 1200 @ 87Hz

looking into it

Thx man

There's another Viewsonic options as well.The model no. is E90F+SB which has a maximum resolution of 1792 x 1344(@61Hz) and a Max refresh rate of 106Hz.It is priced at 12k and if price is not an issue then you can consider the above suggested one.

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Hey TEchguru

TechGuru#1 said:
Got a Viewsonic P97f+SB monitor for 20k
good monitor here for maximum Game & CAD/CAM work@BEST resolution@BESt refresh rates!
can go for that,if u want for aperature grille,flat screen & the BEST CRT MonitorERIOD!

Hey man..can u tell me from there exactly you got your monitor from?

@countrock: BOSS where r u located?

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TechGuru#1 said:
@countrock: BOSS where r u located?

i live in mumbai only. malabar hill.

i ask my dealer. he asid he will find out..no reply so far

the monitor rocks :twisted:

hope i can get it

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Going for 21" Monitor??
I think the time n tech is yet to come, 17" to 19 is okay :twisted:

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sknyer said:
Going for 21" Monitor??
I think the time n tech is yet to come, 17" to 19 is okay

21-22 inch now out of budget. also they have their own uses for gaming and/or office work too. cant compare a 21"Tv to a 21"monitor. 21" monitors r gud too but not that fast moving..so very very pricy still

me going for wat techguru said..the Viewsonic P97f+SB.. kick ass monitor :twisted:

here r the specs

*www.viewsoniceurope.com/Images/70/p97f+sb.jpg

2048 x 1536@68Hz maximum resolution
1920 x 1440 @ 73Hz
1600 x 1200 @ 87Hz :twisted:

1280 x 1024 @101Hz

for more details
*www.viewsoniceurope.com/UK/Products/CRTProf/P97f+SB.htm

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countrock said:
sknyer said:

Going for 21" Monitor??
I think the time n tech is yet to come, 17" to 19 is okay

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21-22 inch now out of budget. also they have their own uses for gaming and/or office work too. cant compare a 21"Tv to a 21"monitor. 21" monitors r gud too but not that fast moving..so very very pricy still

me going for wat techguru said..the Viewsonic P97f+SB.. kick *** monitor
here r the specs

2048 x 1536@68Hz maximum resolution
1920 x 1440 @ 73Hz
1600 x 1200 @ 87Hz
1280 x 1024 @101Hz

for more details
*www.viewsoniceurope.com/UK/Products/CRTProf/P97f+SB.htm

Good choice! congrats

May I ask which city you are in and how much are you getting the monitor for?

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royal said:
wow 21 inch monitor ... 8)

dont know when I'll be able to afford one

Hmmm

Same Here

Hope I will have a 21" LCD smday :wink:

At least I have a 17" Magic Bright

Just 1 Question 2 ask :-

If my "Viewsonic P97f+" is doing a screen refresh @ 120Hz or 150Hz,then IS IT A "TRUE" Progressive scan HDTV Monitor?

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HDTV is basically only 100Hz..refrest rate wise.

i know this because my TV is 100Hz and its HDTV.
donno abt the resolutions and all. willl chk and let u know..

and techguru..can i have the phone number of the guy u got it from if he in mumbai

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There are 3 different HDTV standards:
2 standards 720p and 1080p (p stands for progressive)

720p runs at 1280x720
1080p runs at 1920x1080

and 1 1080i (i stands for interlaced)
1080i runs 1920x1080

there is also 480p wich is called as EDTV (not really HDTV..just US making life diffcuilt for everyone)

looked a lot..all 100Hz CRT TVs available in india are HDTV ready. even plasma screens are HDTV-Ready

but i dont think they can display 1920x1080 at 100Hz. if they can.. i sud get one for my room

Hey Countrock,
Just Go & Ask the PRIYA Distributors at Mumbai,who r supposed to be the authorised Viewsonic distributors in India
Anyway,I didn't get my Viewsonic monitor from Priya directly,my DEALER did,
...so in ur case 2,the Dealer Connection Should work BEST!

***BTW, u may also go 2 the viewsonic INDIA site & get all the respective Phone No's!!!

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Consider a TFT LCD monitor , though 19" ones are affordable , 21" prices are thru the roof ! These monitors are the best as there is no reflection, best of all no problem even if u stare at the monitor for long as its harmless to eyes

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Huzefa said:
Consider a TFT LCD monitor , though 19" ones are affordable , 21" prices are thru the roof ! These monitors are the best as there is no reflection, best of all no problem even if u stare at the monitor for long as its harmless to eyes

I personally dont like LCD monitors. there is always a funny tint to the image. and even a 3MS "Gaming LCD"= c.r.a.p. Because the 3ms response time is only for a milli sec :lol:

avg is always close to 15-25.
so in fast games like quake3 cpm and NFS-MW(who wants more blur

) or even movies LCDs look crap. they are only good for office work like word.

Most ppl dont notice this because they are used to it. But if u put them side by side, u will throw the LCD out the window

TechGuru#1 said:
Hey Countrock,
Just Go & Ask the PRIYA Distributors at Mumbai,who r supposed to be the authorised Viewsonic distributors in India
Anyway,I didn't get my Viewsonic monitor from Priya directly,my DEALER did,
...so in ur case 2,the Dealer Connection Should work BEST!

***BTW, u may also go 2 the viewsonic INDIA site & get all the respective Phone No's!!!

The website *ap.viewsonic.com/in/products/crt/ has only
E90f+SB
E96f+SB and G90f+ not the P97f+SB

will call them up later in the day. hope they still sell it

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countrock said:
I personally dont like LCD monitors. there is always a funny tint to the image. and even a 3MS "Gaming LCD"= c.r.a.p. Because the 3ms response time is only for a milli sec avg is always close to 15-25.
so in fast games like quake3 cpm and NFS-MW(who wants more blur ) or even movies LCDs look ****. they are only good for office work like word.

Most ppl dont notice this because they are used to it. But if u put them side by side, u will throw the LCD out the window

Country rock, U have not seen the latest LCD monitors, these give no tint , in fact the image looks sharper and far better than CRT's Yes there will be longer respose time because of the technology restrictions of LCD , but its barely noticable , and the advantages far outweigh the disadvantages . If u stare at a CRT PC monitor for say 5 Hrs a day u will develop eye problems and a constant headache due to emitted radiation from the electron gun , But even if u stare at an LCD PC monitor screen for 10 Hrs , there is no such problem. anyway I love the LCD monitors , esp after using a 21" flat CRT monitor.

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Huzefa said:
countrock said:

I personally dont like LCD monitors. there is always a funny tint to the image. and even a 3MS "Gaming LCD"= c.r.a.p. Because the 3ms response time is only for a milli sec avg is always close to 15-25.
so in fast games like quake3 cpm and NFS-MW(who wants more blur ) or even movies LCDs look ****. they are only good for office work like word.

Most ppl dont notice this because they are used to it. But if u put them side by side, u will throw the LCD out the window

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Country rock, U have not seen the latest LCD monitors, these give no tint , in fact the image looks sharper and far better than CRT's Yes there will be longer respose time because of the technology restrictions of LCD , but its barely noticable , and the advantages far outweigh the disadvantages . If u stare at a CRT PC monitor for say 5 Hrs a day u will develop eye problems and a constant headache due to emitted radiation from the electron gun , But even if u stare at an LCD PC monitor screen for 10 Hrs , there is no such problem. anyway I love the LCD monitors , esp after using a 21" flat CRT monitor.

LCDs suck . :twisted:

They are jsut to be used for Office work.

invisible said:
Huzefa said:

countrock said:

I personally dont like LCD monitors. there is always a funny tint to the image. and even a 3MS "Gaming LCD"= c.r.a.p. Because the 3ms response time is only for a milli sec avg is always close to 15-25.
so in fast games like quake3 cpm and NFS-MW(who wants more blur ) or even movies LCDs look ****. they are only good for office work like word.

Most ppl dont notice this because they are used to it. But if u put them side by side, u will throw the LCD out the window

Click to expand...

Country rock, U have not seen the latest LCD monitors, these give no tint , in fact the image looks sharper and far better than CRT's Yes there will be longer respose time because of the technology restrictions of LCD , but its barely noticable , and the advantages far outweigh the disadvantages . If u stare at a CRT PC monitor for say 5 Hrs a day u will develop eye problems and a constant headache due to emitted radiation from the electron gun , But even if u stare at an LCD PC monitor screen for 10 Hrs , there is no such problem. anyway I love the LCD monitors , esp after using a 21" flat CRT monitor.

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LCDs suck .
They are jsut to be used for Office work.

THAT SAID IT ALL !!!

....& that's why i didn't put my Money in LCD YET!

LCD R Not Evolved Yet....
.....but Notthing 2 Worry,u LCD Guys
I will SURELY BET for a TFT-LCD,the Next time I go for a Big screenie!
(HOPE,it goes TRUE State of TECH the next-time round)