looking for 19" CRT

[minibubba]

I'm looking for a new 19" CRT monitor folks and I'd prefer not to spend more than $200 (US) if possible.

I picked up the Samsung SyncMaster 955df today, but I'm not happy with it so it's going back to the store tomorrow. I plan to research some monitors myself, but I'd like to get some suggestions first.

thanks guys
:cheers:

[Thoric]

take a look at the Viewsonic G95+ (i think) or the Professional series; the Pro might be a tad too expensive but they are very nice if you are after sharpness & brightness etc.

[The__tweaker]

It can be a bit tricky to find any real good 19" on that budget, many of them crt's within the 200 range haven't the most clear image/color separation etc. Try and see iy you can stretch a bit higher since the performance is way higher in the 250-300 range. :2cents:

I just got myself an Syncmaster 959NF Diamondtron which can do

1280x1024 - 100Hz
1600x1200 - 85Hz

I'm very pleased with it so far, the color separation etc is great!

[minibubba]

It can be a bit tricky to find any real good 19" on that budget, many of them crt's within the 200 range haven't the most clear image/color separation etc. Try and see iy you can stretch a bit higher since the performance is way higher in the 250-300 range. :2cents:

unfortunately I'm beginning to realise that :( I think I'm just going to have to stick with my viewsonic 17" until I can better afford a larger quality monitor. I appreciate the replies :thumb:

[zeradul]

What didn't you like about the DF?

[minibubba]

refresh rates, supported resolutions, this strange ghosting/hazy crap on the desktop (very noticable with a black background), this very strange distortion (wavy lines, but that doesn't describe it well), the colors were off despite any tweaking, ect...

just about everything I don't want in a monitor aside from physical malfunctions

[amd_man2005]

refresh rates, supported resolutions, this strange ghosting/hazy crap on the desktop (very noticable with a black background), this very strange distortion (wavy lines, but that doesn't describe it well), the colors were off despite any tweaking, ect...


just about everything I don't want in a monitor aside from physical malfunctions

My old NEC makes wavy lines, because its shot

[zeradul]

Wow, I think you must have gotten one that was dying... I don't have any DF's but I have friends who do and are very picky quality wise...

I have a 1200NF, (the most expensive line samsung makes) and it is absolutely gorgeous. 1920 X 1440 @ 79 Hz!!

I can't say about the DF's in general but I have found that cheap 'flat' CRT's of other brands are often very poor.

[amd_man2005]

My Moms had a 753DF for two years now and it's never had a falter yet

[minibubba]

I'm just going to stick with my 17" for now and put the money towards something else. I wanted a 19" to complement my new 9800 pro ( :D ) that I was able to get by a freak accident. But it still looks damn fine on my 17", so I'm jut not going to worry about it right now.

Thanks :)

[drenader]

Yeah i just went to best buy and got the biggest crt there, ended up doing good spending something like $250 got the viewsonic with the solver trim cant remember the model name im sure its in my sig or something.