Analog Flat screen vs. LCD Flat screen computer monitor?

Question

I'm sure LCD is better but what is an analog?

It wouldn't be the "bubble" like CRT it says it's an analog flat screen...

Answer 1

analog better for ur eyes..

Answer 2

What you are saying is an "analog" flat screen that's not a CRT.

All I can imagine is a LCD based screen that doesn't have DVI inputs (and only VGA inputs (those are analog). typically these are the cheaper models. The display quality loss due to not having the digital input is there, and setting it up so that the pixels on the screen align with those on the card is a bit tricky to get perfect, but once you've done that, in general the results will be fine.

For future proofing: get the one with the DVI connection.

Answer 3

Analog screen is the CRT based monitor. It's big and heavy. LCD is much more thinner and lighter. Analog and digital also mean the types of connection that your flat screen monitor can have. An analog connector will have 15 pins and they are called VGA. A digital connector will have 24 pins and they're called DVI-D. Some monitor and video cards will one or the other connector. Newer and more expensive monitor/video cards can have both types.

Answer 4

I'm adding to what "traciatim" posted

CRT Advantages:
1) Colour reproduction
2) Multi-resolution support
3) Clarity
4) Cost

CRT Disadvantage
1) prone to flicker
2) Screen (viewable) Size is smaller, since the material use some of the screen size. Eg 17" CRT actual 16.1 viewable"
3) much heaveir than LCD estimately 40 lbs vs 15 lbs

LCD Advantages:
1) Size
2) uses less space
3) uses far less power
4) have longer lifespam than CRT

LCD Disadvantage
1) view changes on diferent angles
2) more expensive than CRT

Ok this sums things up.

Answer 5

CRT's produce to much heat LCD's produce less heat and conserve more energy and LCD's actaulyl give u a sharper picture than CRT's do and thats a lie about the mouse pointer myth man LCD's dont do that prjectors do like PLasmas lol and yes i know LCDs are projectors too

Answer 6

It's really a matter of personal preference, but if you're not willing to spend a BOATLOAD of cash on a nice LCD, I would suggest you stick with high end CRT.

CRT Advantages:
1) Colour reproduction
2) Multi-resolution support
3) Clarity
4) Cost

LCD Advantages:
1) Size

Which one is more important to you? Then decide which one to buy.

[Edit] Added in response to Gary below:

Only incorrectly set CRT's are prone to flicker. Using 85hz+ is recommended. This is a huge disadvantage to LCD's since they ghost because you can't turn on and off a pixel fast enough to keep up with a moving image. Using overdrive will help reduce chosting at the cost of colour clarity.

Answer 7

Todays LCD's do not leave ghost trails and such. They have been much more refined. LCD offers a birghter and crisper looking picture over the CRT (Analog). Crt's are cheaper, but LCD's and Plasma's offer not only a nicer look, but save a large amount of space.

Answer 8

Go CRT because i have heard on Lcd panels images on your screen (mouse pointers ,etc) ghost and leave a trail on your screen

if you have a CRT get it from Viewsonic or Sony

Answer 9

I am not sure about "analog" but LCD and plasma screens are the best, plasma being slightly better

Answer 10

If you're a gamer look for a screen with a response time of 6ms or less.