Community weekly poll: Will you buy an LCD monitor?
- 12/15/05 11:40 AM
Will it work with an older 750 MHz processor?
by pc-healer - 12/16/05 5:23 AM In reply to: Will you buy an LCD monitor? by Marc Bennett
I recently bought a new Computer station.
When I was done putting it together, I realized that the monitor shelf was designed to accomodate only flat panes or LCD. So I'm working with the Old CRT that's placed way over to the right. My neck is getting kinks in it from rubber necking to the right all day.
So, I want to replace it with an LCD 19", but I don't know if my video card will accept the plug from the new type of monitor. Are the LCD data cables the same amount of pins as the CRT's?
CRT and LCD - same cable connectors
by icm_dan - 12/16/05 6:17 AM In reply to: Will it work with an older 750 MHz processor? by pc-healerBoth the CRT and LCD monitors have the same cable (unless you buy an Apple monitor -- but there's converts out there if you would).
I don't believe there is any reason you would need a higher video card, as an LCD displays the same as an CRT as far as the computer is concerned. The LCD is mainly for your own space requirements and viewing pleasure.
Good luck with that new LCD monitor.
RE: CRT and LCD - same cable connectors
by audiopainter - 12/16/05 10:58 AM In reply to: CRT and LCD - same cable connectors by icm_danCRT monitors use a VGA (video graphics array) connector and LCD monitors use either VGA or DVI (digital video interface). Very few have both.
If you're going to pony-up the dough for an LCD (which is more expensive than a CRT), get one with a DVI connection since a VGA connection sucks!
Why, do you ask? LCDs are digital by nature and have the best viewing quality when you have an entirely digital connection from the monitor to the computer (DVI). An LCD with a VGA connector has to take that digital video signal from the monitor and convert it to an analog signal before it goes into your computer so you're not getting the full advantage of the digital monitor you just paid for.
Why do they sell them like that then? Because tech companies know that most people don't know anything about computers or their components, plus it's cheaper to make an LCD monitor with a VGA connection than with DVI. And when it comes to most consumers here in america, they want the "best product for the cheapest price" (which never really happens) so when they see that 19" LCD (with VGA) for a couple hundred less than that other 19" LCD (with DVI), they go for the cheapest one EVERYTIME thinking they got a great deal. NOT REALLY!
By the way, Apple uses DVI on their displays which isn't this Apple-only technology, it's an LCD industry standard. A couple years back, they used an ADC connector on their displays which was basically a modified DVI connector that carried the video, USB, and power signals over ONE CABLE instead of three. They were wonderfully simple to set up and added no cable clutter. Alas, they don't use ADC anymore because too many PC users whined about wanting to use Apple's Cinema Displays without using an ADC to DVI converter box.
Makes sense
by pc-healer - 12/18/05 4:30 AM In reply to: RE: CRT and LCD - same cable connectors by audiopainterI've been in prison for a couple yrs., and so I'm old hat when it comes to newer devices. If I get a LCD with a digi cord, then, do I have to get a card to adapt that into my older system?
RE: CRT and LCD - same cable connectors
by audiopainter - 12/16/05 10:59 AM In reply to: CRT and LCD - same cable connectors by icm_danCRT monitors use a VGA (video graphics array) connector and LCD monitors use either VGA or DVI (digital video interface). Very few have both.
If you're going to pony-up the dough for an LCD (which is more expensive than a CRT), get one with a DVI connection since a VGA connection sucks!
Why, do you ask? LCDs are digital by nature and have the best viewing quality when you have an entirely digital connection from the monitor to the computer (DVI). An LCD with a VGA connector has to take that digital video signal from the monitor and convert it to an analog signal before it goes into your computer so you're not getting the full advantage of the digital monitor you just paid for.
Why do they sell them like that then? Because tech companies know that most people don't know anything about computers or their components, plus it's cheaper to make an LCD monitor with a VGA connection than with DVI. And when it comes to most consumers here in america, they want the ''best product for the cheapest price'' (which never really happens) so when they see that 19'' LCD (with VGA) for a couple hundred less than that other 19'' LCD (with DVI), they go for the cheapest one EVERYTIME thinking they got a great deal. NOT REALLY!
By the way, Apple uses DVI on their displays which isn't this Apple-only technology, it's an LCD industry standard. A couple years back, they used an ADC connector on their displays which was basically a modified DVI connector that carried the video, USB, and power signals over ONE CABLE instead of three. They were wonderfully simple to set up and added no cable clutter. Alas, they don't use ADC anymore because too many PC users whined about wanting to use Apple's Cinema Displays without using an ADC to DVI converter box.
Thanx for the oneup~
by pc-healer - 12/18/05 4:26 AM In reply to: CRT and LCD - same cable connectors by icm_danI've been in prison for a couple yrs. and relapsed for a couple more yrs. before that after a nasty divorce and disillusionment. That's why I'm a tech, yet don't know about some modern upgrades; catching up now tho, and studying alot. Spiritually marvelous and drug free for 2 yrs., prison free for 4 mos.
I'm trying to get back into the field of desktop support and networking, but it's hard without a license to drive. If you know of any work in the arena, pls let me know, I'm stable and hard working now after much rehab. God Bless you for answering, that's what it's all about, service for others when you feel down especially.
lcd
by huttoca - 12/16/05 5:23 AM In reply to: Will you buy an LCD monitor? by Marc Bennett
Replaced crt with lcd this year---size & space restraints makes it so much better than my old crt.
I just bought a 19" Dell based on CNET reviews
by v2003 - 12/16/05 5:28 AM In reply to: Will you buy an LCD monitor? by Marc Bennett
I've been a web designer for the last few years using CRTs. I now plan on setting up 2 monitors, my old CRT set at 800x600 and my new 19in at its native resolution.
Doing this I not only save my eyes from no flicker from the LCD but I can work on a site and view it quickly in multiple resolutions, plus view several windows(applications)simultaneously on my 19in.
crt v lcd
by terryfowler - 12/16/05 5:42 AM In reply to: I just bought a 19" Dell based on CNET reviews by v2003I upgraded my system and went to a 19" gnr LCD. I am pleased with it. I haven't seen any reviews of it because it doesn't seem a mainstream maker. I have my old system running with a 17" CRT and it seems so archaic. The gnr displays http://www.gnr.co.uk/ come with a 3 year warranty. In the future I will always buy LCD, brighter cleare and pleasant to watch and use. Takes up less space and uses less power.
LCD - No Flicker !
by ddesigns - 12/17/05 5:43 AM In reply to: I just bought a 19" Dell based on CNET reviews by v2003Boy Howdy !!
You are right, there. The last 3-4 years of staring at CRT's Flickering has totally destroyed my eyes !
I am now having to wear some cheap drugstore magnifying glasses just to be able to read. Thank goodness for LCD's.
LCD - No Flicker !
by ddesigns - 12/17/05 5:43 AM In reply to: I just bought a 19" Dell based on CNET reviews by v2003Boy Howdy !!
You are right, there. The last 3-4 years of staring at CRT's Flickering has totally destroyed my eyes !
I am now having to wear some cheap drugstore magnifying glasses just to be able to read. Thank goodness for LCD's.
If you FLICKER your doing it WRONG!
by bl8de - 12/30/05 11:35 PM In reply to: LCD - No Flicker ! by ddesignsI continued screening this post after responding earlier,and I am amazed at the number of posts(ie people) that had trouble with CRT flicker!
Two years ago my daughter baby-sat a house for a friend who set her up with a Guest Account for the duration.She asked me to come over because she thought the screen was odd.When I walked in I could see the problem. The resolution was set at high colour 16 bit 800x600@60mhz! The flicker was obvious from across the room.
I reset it at true colour 32bit 1024x768@85mhz.Problem solved!
Many of you complaining of Flicker should look into this before rushing out the door.
LCD Monitors
by whizzer - 12/16/05 5:41 AM In reply to: Will you buy an LCD monitor? by Marc Bennett
Have no quarrel with LCD technology, but in my work, I need a 20" screen, and the 20" LCD's are way too expensive--unreasonably so!
CRT
by sanperyaq - 12/16/05 5:54 AM In reply to: Will you buy an LCD monitor? by Marc Bennett
THE COST IT'S IMPORTANT TO ME, THE SAME " DEFINITION IT'S THREE TIME COST OF CRT TO LCD
15" CRT: U$S 099
15" LCD: U$S 299
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