Flat screen monitors, what's the hype about

[Arch_Angel]

Just to add my $0.02 cents to the convo.

I played UT 2003 on Dell's LCD screens over a LAN and also played it with Dell's CRT monitors. We did a side by side comparison of both and looking at them you could see the difference between the two. The CRT monitors were more colorful and detailed than the LCD's. The graphics were much better on the CRT's. Not to mention it being slightly sluggish on an LCD monitor as was mentioned.

LCD's are not suited for game play if you are a hard core gamer. But if you don't really care much for the detailed graphics, it can work.

From what I have heard, the only reason you would choose an LCD over a CRT monitor is because LCD's take up less space on the desk and it just looks better than a CRT monitor.

I am using a flat screen (not an LCD) monitor and it's nice. Haven't done a comparison between a CRT and a flat screen so I can't say how they compare, but the graphics look great when playing games on it.

[Xenocrates]

Please note everyone, that Flat Screen Monitors are usually CRTs. LCD montors also constitute flat screen monitors.

HOWEVER, Flat Panel monitors are always LCD or Plasma screen monitors, never CRTs. Please don't confuse them.

I had mentioned before that LCDs can sometimes give the illusion of a better picture quality. This is because of the straight 90 degree angle at which light is emitted from the LCD monitor. The angle in reality is a little more than 90 degrees. But, beyond that angle, the illusion disappears - along with the picture. CRTs emit light in almost a full 180 degrees, making visibility possible on a CRT at almost any viewpoint.
Yet another reason to stick with CRTs.... :P

[matronyx]

The Hype about LCDs

• Flat
• Lighter than CRT counterpart
• Takes up less space than CRT counterpart
• Everyday getting better

[yogi_hm]

You left out

Cost alot more
Quality Ain't garaunteed
life expectancy not greatr on some brands

[Ropy]

I think LCDs are getting better and better. Look at the ones in laptops, you have to stand almost directly infront of it to see what's on the screen... With Flat Panels you don't...

[wheelman]

Flat Panel's use less current as well.

[matronyx]

[quote author=yogi_hm link=board=3;threadid=755;start=0#msg5992 date=1053493700]
You left out

Cost alot more
Quality Ain't garaunteed
life expectancy not greatr on some brands
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well I intentionally left those out cause if put them in my list...it wouldnt be a hype now would it ;D

I for one prefer my good old CRT monitor

[yogi_hm]

[quote author=matronyx link=board=3;threadid=755;start=15#msg5999 date=1053526595]
well I intentionally left those out cause if put them in my list...it wouldnt be a hype now would it ;D

I for one prefer my good old CRT monitor
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Well come to the club. 8) CRT rocks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[matronyx]

[quote author=yogi_hm link=board=3;threadid=755;start=15#msg6007 date=1053528869]
Well come to the club. 8) CRT rocks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
[/quote]

Hey bub look behind you...
I'm sure you see my picture on the club wall ;D

President of CRT Club

[Ropy]

Hey bub look behind you...
I'm sure you see my picture on the club wall

President of CRT Club

You are a joker... ;D ;D