TFT Monitors -advice sought

GrizzlyAdams_2

I wish to replace my CRT. I have been looking at a number of sub-200 pound ones but can't seem to make up my mind. What should I be looking for? Bearing in mind the following:

My main reason for buying is because I get intense headaches, eyestrain and bloodshot eyes when using the CRT for more than 10 minutes or so. I have been told that a TFT would be much gentler in this respect.

All advice on any of the above will be greatly appreciated.

Reluctant_spender

Have a look at this site. It lays out what I think you want.

http://www.pcpro.co.uk/buyer-labs/176/17in-19in-tft-monitors/introduction.html

If you still want a TFT then look here. Good refresh rates, 3 yr warrenty and good prices
http://www.aria.co.uk/ProductsList.asp?Category=29&SubCat=MON-T17&Name=&Page=&ShowPictures=Yes&SortBy=

domestic_goddess

also if u r using it for games u need at most 19ms response no higher or u will get lagg

espresso

If you have an Aldi nearby, they are selling a 17" TFT LCD monitor with a 3 year warranty for £99 on Thursday 12th Oct.

VGA input
Brightness 300 CD/m2
Horizontal viewing angle of 150°
Vertical viewing angle of 135°
Maximum resolution 1280 × 1024
On screen display
Universal line power
Sub-connection cable
Fixed audio cable
Response time 8MS
Contrast ratio 700:1
SXGA LCD colour monitor
2 built-in speakers

An LCD screen will give a sharper, flicker free display.

HTH

John_Gray

Expresso's 17" one would be cheaper, but if I had £200 to spend I'd be looking at the 19" ones...!

John

GrizzlyAdams_2

Thanks for the replies.

I have been looking at a few 19" ones. I think I will go for that size.

Just one question though, how would I tell if the monitor will be compatible with my PC?

Reluctant_spender

Where your current monitor plugs in - do you see any of the following shapes

http://www.interfacebus.com/Design_Connector_Digital_Visual_Interface_DVI_Bus.html

espresso

Reluctant_spender wrote:

Where your current monitor plugs in - do you see any of the following shapes

http://www.interfacebus.com/Design_Connector_Digital_Visual_Interface_DVI_Bus.html

If he is replacing a CRT, he is unlikely to have DVI output unless the graphics card has recently been upgraded, so they will all be compatible unless DVI only input.

wolfman

espresso wrote:

If he is replacing a CRT, he is unlikely to have DVI output unless the graphics card has recently been upgraded, so they will all be compatible unless DVI only input.

Could always have an up-to-date machine though...

Also I had a graphics card (9700 Pro) with d-Sub and DVI ouputs back at the beginning of 2003 so it wouldn't have to be too recent.

Think I see where you're going though, ie CRT = probably quite old machine.

everythingblogcast

wolfman wrote:

Could always have an up-to-date machine though...

Also I had a graphics card (9700 Pro) with d-Sub and DVI ouputs back at the beginning of 2003 so it wouldn't have to be too recent.

Think I see where you're going though, ie CRT = probably quite old machine.

Some designers still use CRT today.

GrizzlyAdams_2

Reluctant_spender wrote:

Where your current monitor plugs in - do you see any of the following shapes

http://www.interfacebus.com/Design_Connector_Digital_Visual_Interface_DVI_Bus.html

Noper, none of the above. It's just the normal (I assume old) socket. The cable from teh monitor is the same as the ones I have seen for ages. Mind you, I had the machine custom built about 2 years ago.

Does this mean that I wouldn't be able to use a TFT with DVI on my machine?