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Jizar II · 02-20-2003, 07:29 PM

We would like some new monitors! These big CRT monsters are driving us nuts! But I haven't tried to work with graphics on a LCD screen. How do CRT and LCD compare in a graphic/design evironment?

gothweb · 02-20-2003, 07:42 PM

I love my monitor. http://www.apple.com/displays/

echo465 · 02-20-2003, 07:45 PM

I do all my design on a laptop, which is of course an LCD. No big deal.

They're getting cheaper too. CDW has an 18" LCD with built-in speakers for $589. Probably cheaper elsewhere.

Jizar II · 02-20-2003, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by gothweb
I love my monitor. http://www.apple.com/displays/

looks sweet!

Cindyff · 02-20-2003, 07:58 PM

Big LCD displays are the best

Jizar II · 02-20-2003, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Cindyff
Big LCD displays are the best

I'm sure they are good, but "How do CRT and LCD compare in a graphic/design evironment?"

gothweb · 02-20-2003, 08:16 PM

LCD screens have even brightness across the whole screen, without any inconsistency around the edges. With good color matching, they are pretty great. Plus, less eye-strain from staring at them all the time (no flicker).

Jizar II · 02-20-2003, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by gothweb
LCD screens have even brightness across the whole screen, without any inconsistency around the edges. With good color matching, they are pretty great. Plus, less eye-strain from staring at them all the time (no flicker).

thanks

damac · 02-20-2003, 08:34 PM

Based on what I have seen in person I would make sure to look into your models.

I have seen a more expensive larger sony lcd for example and there were issues with dark areas, like black. Hard to pickup on the transitions.

I have read some reviews of newer monitors talking about this problem as well, so I don't know if its a known downside to the technology or just these models.

For design I would think you want the clarity. I would say though that on the same models the way the brightness works is real cool and the images very clean, I would like them compared to my crt, and of course they are softer on the eyes.

Maybe look at some models in your price range and go look at some hardware sites and read different reviews, or even better get recommendations from other designers, or go look at one in person.

Jizar II · 02-20-2003, 08:58 PM

thanks for the good reply damac

McAttack · 02-20-2003, 09:45 PM

LCDs are good for regular PC usage, business stuff like word processing and web surfing, fine. They save desktop space.

For Graphics and Gaming, they are not as good as CRT models.
Simple fact. A pixel on a CRT is 1 pixel in size. A pixel on an LCD is actually a combination of 3 cells. A red, a blue and a green cell stuck very close to each other. So when you have a clean seperation between red and green let's say, you could actually see a strange "jagged" effect at the cutoff point.

Also, when making an LCD, they accept up to 3 dead pixels. meaning you buy a brang new $800 LCD monitor, and you have two dead pixels, they might not take it back. They'll say it's within specs. I'm serious about this, I used to work in the industry.

If you're going to to graphics, or game, then use a CRT. You can also get true colors.

LCD is good for style, but the big honking CRT is better in quality.

diggy · 02-20-2003, 11:58 PM

Jizar II, I'm a designer and have used a CRT all my life.

I'm currently waiting for a new 20" LCD to arrive, so once I've had a chance to use it I'll be sure to let you know how it performs in comparision to my CRT.

BV · 02-21-2003, 12:06 AM

the only thing i hate about using an lcd is when i have to go back and use a crt for a bit. drives me crazy

there is simply no comparison IMO
LCD is the way to go

Great for photoshop/image ready i feel more precise on an lcd
like when doing slices and such

02-20-2003, 07:29 PM	#1
Jizar II Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: May 2001 Location: LLL© Posts: 1,425	Photoshop ect. + LCD monitors? We would like some new monitors! These big CRT monsters are driving us nuts! But I haven't tried to work with graphics on a LCD screen. How do CRT and LCD compare in a graphic/design evironment?

02-20-2003, 07:42 PM	#2
gothweb Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Back in the USSA Posts: 8,849	I love my monitor. http://www.apple.com/displays/ __________________ Photos by Ian X.: Distinctive photos of goth babes. Blood Money:Your traffic, my sites, our money. MojoHost: Still the best.

02-20-2003, 07:45 PM	#3
echo465 Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Indiana Posts: 265	I do all my design on a laptop, which is of course an LCD. No big deal. They're getting cheaper too. CDW has an 18" LCD with built-in speakers for $589. Probably cheaper elsewhere. __________________ Currently Promoting: Adult Movie Club

02-20-2003, 08:16 PM	#7
gothweb Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Back in the USSA Posts: 8,849	LCD screens have even brightness across the whole screen, without any inconsistency around the edges. With good color matching, they are pretty great. Plus, less eye-strain from staring at them all the time (no flicker). __________________ Photos by Ian X.: Distinctive photos of goth babes. Blood Money:Your traffic, my sites, our money. MojoHost: Still the best.

02-20-2003, 09:45 PM	#11
McAttack Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Montreal Posts: 625	LCDs are good for regular PC usage, business stuff like word processing and web surfing, fine. They save desktop space. For Graphics and Gaming, they are not as good as CRT models. Simple fact. A pixel on a CRT is 1 pixel in size. A pixel on an LCD is actually a combination of 3 cells. A red, a blue and a green cell stuck very close to each other. So when you have a clean seperation between red and green let's say, you could actually see a strange "jagged" effect at the cutoff point. Also, when making an LCD, they accept up to 3 dead pixels. meaning you buy a brang new $800 LCD monitor, and you have two dead pixels, they might not take it back. They'll say it's within specs. I'm serious about this, I used to work in the industry. If you're going to to graphics, or game, then use a CRT. You can also get true colors. LCD is good for style, but the big honking CRT is better in quality. __________________ You know Teen Kelly converts like crazy.

02-20-2003, 07:58 PM	#5
Cindyff Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: California Posts: 1,187	Big LCD displays are the best

02-20-2003, 08:34 PM	#9
damac Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 81	Based on what I have seen in person I would make sure to look into your models. I have seen a more expensive larger sony lcd for example and there were issues with dark areas, like black. Hard to pickup on the transitions. I have read some reviews of newer monitors talking about this problem as well, so I don't know if its a known downside to the technology or just these models. For design I would think you want the clarity. I would say though that on the same models the way the brightness works is real cool and the images very clean, I would like them compared to my crt, and of course they are softer on the eyes. Maybe look at some models in your price range and go look at some hardware sites and read different reviews, or even better get recommendations from other designers, or go look at one in person.

02-20-2003, 08:58 PM	#10
Jizar II Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: May 2001 Location: LLL© Posts: 1,425	thanks for the good reply damac

02-20-2003, 11:58 PM	#12
diggy Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 684	Jizar II, I'm a designer and have used a CRT all my life. I'm currently waiting for a new 20" LCD to arrive, so once I've had a chance to use it I'll be sure to let you know how it performs in comparision to my CRT.

02-21-2003, 12:06 AM	#13
BV wtf Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bikini State, FL USA Posts: 10,914	the only thing i hate about using an lcd is when i have to go back and use a crt for a bit. drives me crazy there is simply no comparison IMO LCD is the way to go Great for photoshop/image ready i feel more precise on an lcd like when doing slices and such