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Linguist · 09-15-2005, 01:57 PM

So after hearing about how great the LCDs are, I ditched my old Viewsonic CRT and ordered Dell's 2005FPW, a 20 inch widescreen.

The games and DVDs look great on it and all, but it's not quite practical for day-today programming and design. My eyes get so much more tired from it for some reason. I read many reviews, and no one seems to mention this - so it's probably my eyes or something.

Did anyone else have a similar problem with LCDs? What did you end up doing?

And people who use a CRT - which one do you have? I'm probably in a market for a new CRT monitor

Nydahl · 09-15-2005, 02:01 PM

I still have some AOC shit 19' - have no reason to switch to anything better.
I am close to be blind soon anyway

beta-tester · 09-15-2005, 02:10 PM

I have Samsung 713N. It's pretty cool one

BlackCrayon · 09-15-2005, 02:10 PM

just an old fashion ttx monitor. i've been wanting to get an lcd but this isn't the first time i've heard people saying this, so i think i'll just stick to my old one.

mkx · 09-15-2005, 02:12 PM

Samsung 213T

imageman · 09-15-2005, 02:14 PM

30 inch Apple LCDs excellent color

smack · 09-15-2005, 02:18 PM

i have a 17in benQ lcd on my main computer, i really am glad i made the switch from crt. i don't get headaches or fuzzy vision anymore regardless of how long i am on the computer.

SGS · 09-15-2005, 03:05 PM

Dual iiyama ProLite E511S-B's on everthing here and no complaints at all

Raven · 09-15-2005, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by SGS

Dual iiyama ProLite E511S-B's on everthing here and no complaints at all

I was wondering if Iiyama was still around. I remember thinking they were wonderful.....can't remember why we didn't buy them...

I keep wanting to go LCD; but, my laptop is LCD and I'm not sure I love it for everyday use. I keep looking at them...and the Viewsonic and Dell and Samsung....

I guess I'm being cheap at the moment, since my dual monitors aren't even a year old yet....

geedub · 09-15-2005, 03:33 PM

I'm rocking the ViewSonic A75F, I love this old school beauty.

borys · 09-15-2005, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Sjelefall

My eyes get so much more tired from it for some reason. I read many reviews, and no one seems to mention this - so it's probably my eyes or something.

Did anyone else have a similar problem with LCDs? What did you end up doing?

That's a common problem if the LCD is used in a dark environment. LCDs are much brighter than CRTs. Make sure there are some other light sources in the room when you're working at night. Best is a backlight, placed right behind the LCD. Then LCDs are much easier on the eyes than CRTs.

Slick · 09-15-2005, 04:18 PM

I use the Viewsonic VP201b and I've been VERY happy with it, the colors are amazing.

Raven · 09-15-2005, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by geedub

I'm rocking the ViewSonic A75F, I love this old school beauty.

I liked that one, too. Currently, I have two 19" A90f+ and they're fine. When they start to go, that's when I'll start thinking about LCD......

tenderobject · 09-15-2005, 04:20 PM

20" mac display i love.

phogirl69 · 09-15-2005, 04:21 PM

Samsung 910t. It's more than big enough for me 19".

u-Bob · 09-15-2005, 05:13 PM

17 and 19 inch sony trinitrons... g200 etc..

Spunky · 09-15-2005, 05:15 PM

Just got a Acer 19" lcd for 300 bucks

Linguist · 09-15-2005, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by borys

That's a common problem if the LCD is used in a dark environment. LCDs are much brighter than CRTs. Make sure there are some other light sources in the room when you're working at night. Best is a backlight, placed right behind the LCD. Then LCDs are much easier on the eyes than CRTs.

That may be a problem...

Thanks, gonna try it

assmunk · 09-15-2005, 05:41 PM

Depends on the season....i'm getting this pretty soon...

(ok, i'm not)

btw, currently a sony sdm-s73 17" tft. it's good for general work&graphic design, and i like the fact that it's got preset&1 customized brightness settings, which are accessible by a single button. it's good when lighting conditions change in the room...i just switched from a viewsonic tft. I prefer tft's over crts these days. The only downside is graphic design...these aren't exactly the perfect choice for that. but if you're like me and you stare at your monitor for 10+ hours/day, you better get a TFT. my old crt used to kill my eyes...no probs with the TFT.

the only thing that sucks is if you set your res. to 1024*768 for web designing purposes....it's not as sharp as it is when set to 1280*1024 (native res.)..

thinking of getting a 19".

zentz · 09-15-2005, 06:27 PM

i use laptop

mastamindz · 09-15-2005, 06:29 PM

I use both. I have a CRT for my design work. And an LCD as my secondary monitor. Works good when you want to check out how a site will look on both displays

Inde · 09-15-2005, 06:39 PM

using a 2005FPW too... performs well... no complaints

mammy · 09-17-2005, 11:31 AM

i use lg l2010p
its great 20 inch lcd monitor
i love it

djroof · 09-17-2005, 11:45 AM

Sony Trinitron..

psili · 09-17-2005, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by borys

That's a common problem if the LCD is used in a dark environment. LCDs are much brighter than CRTs. Make sure there are some other light sources in the room when you're working at night. Best is a backlight, placed right behind the LCD. Then LCDs are much easier on the eyes than CRTs.

Thank you as well, for your post. Will try it as well.

boner 2.0 · 09-17-2005, 11:50 AM

the bigger your monitor is, the bigger your penis is!!! EGO in inches!! :D

19" Dell LCD can't remember the model #

tranza · 09-17-2005, 02:01 PM

i'm using a laptop currently..dell

butterflybucks · 09-17-2005, 03:38 PM

I have a Samsumg 193P (from Thiland) and I love it. Great DOT pitch for design.

poisson · 09-17-2005, 03:44 PM

Gateway Vivitron 17" . Cant waith for a "Get a free monitor promo".

sfera · 09-17-2005, 03:46 PM

i just ordered dells 19" Ultrasharp Flat Panel so ill let ya know when it gets here

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Linguist Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 1,706	Which monitor do you use? So after hearing about how great the LCDs are, I ditched my old Viewsonic CRT and ordered Dell's 2005FPW, a 20 inch widescreen. The games and DVDs look great on it and all, but it's not quite practical for day-today programming and design. My eyes get so much more tired from it for some reason. I read many reviews, and no one seems to mention this - so it's probably my eyes or something. Did anyone else have a similar problem with LCDs? What did you end up doing? And people who use a CRT - which one do you have? I'm probably in a market for a new CRT monitor __________________ 315-310

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assmunk Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: EU Posts: 1,101	Depends on the season....i'm getting this pretty soon... (ok, i'm not) btw, currently a sony sdm-s73 17" tft. it's good for general work&graphic design, and i like the fact that it's got preset&1 customized brightness settings, which are accessible by a single button. it's good when lighting conditions change in the room...i just switched from a viewsonic tft. I prefer tft's over crts these days. The only downside is graphic design...these aren't exactly the perfect choice for that. but if you're like me and you stare at your monitor for 10+ hours/day, you better get a TFT. my old crt used to kill my eyes...no probs with the TFT. the only thing that sucks is if you set your res. to 1024768 for web designing purposes....it's not as sharp as it is when set to 12801024 (native res.).. thinking of getting a 19". __________________ FTVGirls: Where good girls get fisted! Sign up with FTVCash and start promoting these luscious hotties: FTVGirls.com AlisonAngel.com FionaLuv.com Lia19.com Jezebele.com AlexaModel.com

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