i am planning to buy a monitor but i want to save some money.... i always see that LCD are more expensive than CRT almost double the price of CRT monitors... what is a good choice? which has a longer life span? i heard LCD has a short life span..... can you help me decide guys... and what brand and size (17 inch, 19 inch, etc...) would be a great choice..... thanks everyone
2006-10-19 04:13:48 · 9 answers · asked by Drew 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Monitors
if i remember right LCD have glass screens so when you touch them, nothing will happend and the CRT is just a screen like a laptop has (well most) where you can touch it and it goes all strange
If that is right i got a CRT and its lasted me 4 years but its hard ot wash without braking it
2006-10-19 04:17:10 · answer #1 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
benefits of LCD
1. resolution of LCD monitors are higher. meaning more detailed,smoother images.
2. power consumption - a CRT (conventional) monitor can use up to 3 times more electricity.
3. Response time (important for gamers) LCDs are now faster than CRTs
4. Heat generation (CRT much hotter) extensive use can cause burn-out
5. LCDs have much less radiation (if any) than CRTs, which over prolong use, increases the chances of cancer.
6. LCDs dont flicker but produce a constant image. CRTs flicker rapidly, just that we cant see it flicker, but its not good for our eyes.
7. LCDs are able to produce pricisely-natural colours that are easy on the eyes.
8. Many configerations of LCD monitors
9. LCDs support the high quality imagery through DVI connection.
10. Light weight and space-saving
2006-10-21 17:39:41 · answer #2 · answered by Ask, and it shall be answered~ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
CRT are better, because the radiation is lower, and they bugg less. You should buy CRT 17'' or 19'' flat, don't forget FLAT.
LCD are more expensive because the system of hardware inside is smaller and more expensive, LCD lasts in normal conditions 3-5 years without buggs, CRT lasts arround 5 years without buggs.
2006-10-19 07:36:14 · answer #3 · answered by GANDALF 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its not worthy to buy a LCD,it has shorter life span and also only a person who sits exactly straight (face to face) can view the items displayed properly.
CRT is the best
2006-10-25 05:24:38 · answer #4 · answered by karthick s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
LCDs are fantastic... if you get the right one for what you want to do with it. If you do a lot of gaming especially FPS type games get one with a fast refresh time.
Viewsonic makes great LCDs. Get the biggest one you can afford. 19" is a great size definitely worth the extra cost.
Go to newegg.com and read some reviews.
2006-10-19 04:21:23 · answer #5 · answered by br1teside 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
19 inch crt is the best unless u want space conservation, samsung is a good brand, one of my monitor is abt 7 years and still running
2006-10-19 04:16:11 · answer #6 · answered by ammu 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2006-10-20 14:52:10 · answer #7 · answered by Gina Rocks 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if you want to work with Photoshop or corel or like these the best choose is CRT.
If you are an ordinary user the LSD is yours.
2006-10-22 09:40:20 · answer #8 · answered by Nitron 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
LCD it's pretty bad!!! Ahh..
2006-10-19 04:15:26 · answer #9 · answered by crazgrss 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋