LCD Monitor and Gaming

[Rilder]

Eh, just compared this computer (CRT) with our other computer (LCD) at 1280x1024 and the CRT looks so much better.

[Husar]

Eh, just compared this computer (CRT) with our other computer (LCD) at 1280x1024 and the CRT looks so much better.

It's blurry, and like I said, a 19" LCD has bigger pixels, on a 17" LCD they are less noticeable and thus you get a better picture when watching from the same distance. You may also have a very bad LCD, a bit more info could help, or maybe you just like blurry pictures.

[sapi]

Eh, just compared this computer (CRT) with our other computer (LCD) at 1280x1024 and the CRT looks so much better.

Than you, sir, are insane

You could either have a very good CRT or, more probably, a very bad LCD - but trust me, a direct comparison will almost always have the LCD coming out on top

For a 19" LCD pixel size shouldn't be an issue

In many ways it's what you're used to though

[Rilder]

This is actually our crappy CRT; it might but just cheap LCD's, (1 was 160 or so Dollars and the other came with a gate-way pc (its not my gate-way)

[The Foolish Horseman]

i have a 27 in hdtv lcd screen which is perfect for gaming. The only brightness problem i have noticed is in oblivion when your at the mythic dawn caves, it is so hard to see in the dark but i co0uld do that on my cheapo 14in lcd screen. Now i have to get out an ingame torch

[caravel]

CRTs basically have better image quality to LCDs. LCDs are limited to their native resolution, which tends to be rather low. For example your average 19" LCD tends to have a native res of 1280*1024, which is quite low for that screen size, leading to a rather pixelated looking image. Many 19" CRTs can go up to 1600*1400 and more, and still maintain a decent refresh rate. To achieve such a resolution on a CRT you'd need at least a 20" screen - but this is basically, more or less, increasing the screen size to add those extra pixels and not increasing the pitch.

[Lemur]

CRTs basically have better image quality to LCDs.

When you say "image quality," and then go on to talk about resolution, you're sowing confusion. Yes, LCDs function best at their native rez. But image quality? Color saturation? Contrast? I don't know about that. A properly calibrated LCD can be used for high-end image editing, as can a CRT. Neither one will give you the full gamut that the human eye can perceive, but then we're getting into color spaces, which is a barrel of bees we probably don't want to open ...

Anyway, if your beef with LCDs is the resolution restriction, that's fine and good. But don't go equating resolution to image quality.

[sapi]

Agreed.

And seriously - who cares if a 22" LCD, like the one on the desk in front of me, can only do 1680x1050 - I mean, that's such a small resolution as it is

[_Martyr_]

Just ordered a brand new LG 226WA 22 inch widescreen monitor! My old 19 inch Dell P991 is slowly giving up life! As someone else was saying, the screen is getting blurry and its begining to strain the eyes at 1600x1280. So I figured its about time to splash out (had this P991 for about 6 years...) and get something that will hopefully last another 6! This new thing is pretty unbelievable... 1680x1050 native resolution, 3000:1 contrast ratio (dynamic), 2ms response time, HDMI, DVI, Component! Cant wait for it to arrive now!

[caravel]

When you say "image quality," and then go on to talk about resolution, you're sowing confusion. Yes, LCDs function best at their native rez. But image quality? Color saturation? Contrast? I don't know about that. A properly calibrated LCD can be used for high-end image editing, as can a CRT. Neither one will give you the full gamut that the human eye can perceive, but then we're getting into color spaces, which is a barrel of bees we probably don't want to open ...

Anyway, if your beef with LCDs is the resolution restriction, that's fine and good. But don't go equating resolution to image quality.

Perhaps my use of the term "image quality" was incorrect. What I was trying to say was that with the 15" up to 20" LCDs the native res is usually lower than the maximum possible res of a CRT, this equates to a smaller workspace and more pixelated/ugly image.

I have looked at stacks of LCDs and CRTs, as my job involves repair and redistribution of PCs, printers and components. I deal with CAD designers and graphic designers, that won't touch any LCDs below roughly 21", and will only too gladly stick with a 19" CRT capable of 1600*1400. I can't give the things away to them! When you're doing design work, the smaller screened LCDs are simply too grainy and pixelated, and unless you're prepared to dig deeper into your pockets and really pay this is usually always the case.