I want to buy a new Monitor, but I'm honestly not sure what to get. I'm already failing at the decision to either buy a TFT or a normal old school Monitor
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I recently switched to a TFT and I can absolutely recommend it. The image is sharper and in my experience a TFT is better for the eyes, especially if you're working on the computer a lot.
Check Alternate.de; they have good prices in general, and that's where I got my HannsG 19" widescreen FTF. As TFTs go it's cheap AND the picture quality is brilliant (I did some research beforehand and had only heard good things about it). Only downside about that specific TFT: the Standfuß is a little wobbly, but considering price and quality, I think that's something one can live with (I can anyway).
On a more general note: if you plan on getting a monitor above 17", and perhaps even a widescreen, check beforehand if your graphic card supports those formats. If not, you may get problems with the resolution. I had them, but managed to fix them with software (freeware) I found online. Should those problems arise for you, feel free to poke me and I'll link you.
Since you're into webdesign I recommend getting a 19". I got a widescreen one because I watch most 'TV' on the computer.
You can adjust Kontrast and Helligkeit, of course, but yeah, it's better than a Röhrenmonitor. Pictures, icons included, look VERY sharp, in a good way. It's awesome.
Personally, I prefer CRT monitors. You get better quality for a lower price range, and there isn't the frame rate delay when doing things like playing computer games. The downside is the obvious size and weight issue :(
Sadly, a lot of the mid-range LCD monitors give a sharpness to static images that I don't care for. Specifically with icons, everything always looks a lot sharper and more pixeled when I'm using mid to low quality LCDs. You can adjust that a bit, but it's still usually there.
However! if you're willing to spend more, then I'd definitely go with a LCD. More desk space, widescreen options, easier to move, decreased eye strain with long use. All definite pluses. I recommend going to your local Best Buy or whatever, testing them all out and then purchasing the actual monitor from http://www.newegg.com
Yeah... the size is a huge issue for me... if it weren't, I'd go with CRT in a heartbeat. Because the colors and kontrast are more realistic.
The rest is better on the lcd... I just wish I could see what it looks like on an lcd.. I have no way of checking...except if I find a store which allows me to bring my own cd.
And I will buy my computer using work..cos we get it cheaper here *g* and faster too.
I'm just scared it will be like my laptop monitor... the icons don't look too good on it... the color si wrong...everything is way to small. And it seems weird.. I wish I could tryout a monitor somewhere...but it isn#t really possible anywhere...
I bought it largely based on the recs at Amazon, and in a computer mag. And yes, the amount of space it freed up is bliss - it's also so lovely and light in comparison to my old 19" monitor, which nearly broke my back when I got rid of it!
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Check Alternate.de; they have good prices in general, and that's where I got my HannsG 19" widescreen FTF. As TFTs go it's cheap AND the picture quality is brilliant (I did some research beforehand and had only heard good things about it). Only downside about that specific TFT: the Standfuß is a little wobbly, but considering price and quality, I think that's something one can live with (I can anyway).
On a more general note: if you plan on getting a monitor above 17", and perhaps even a widescreen, check beforehand if your graphic card supports those formats. If not, you may get problems with the resolution. I had them, but managed to fix them with software (freeware) I found online. Should those problems arise for you, feel free to poke me and I'll link you.
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And how about when you create webpages or icons... is the screen really that much lighter? Or sharp do the icons seem?
And I'm thinking either 17 or 19.
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Since you're into webdesign I recommend getting a 19". I got a widescreen one because I watch most 'TV' on the computer.
You can adjust Kontrast and Helligkeit, of course, but yeah, it's better than a Röhrenmonitor. Pictures, icons included, look VERY sharp, in a good way. It's awesome.
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I will have to check it out some.. it sucks that at most stores..you cannot really tryout the monitors because morons abuse that.
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Sadly, a lot of the mid-range LCD monitors give a sharpness to static images that I don't care for. Specifically with icons, everything always looks a lot sharper and more pixeled when I'm using mid to low quality LCDs. You can adjust that a bit, but it's still usually there.
However! if you're willing to spend more, then I'd definitely go with a LCD. More desk space, widescreen options, easier to move, decreased eye strain with long use. All definite pluses. I recommend going to your local Best Buy or whatever, testing them all out and then purchasing the actual monitor from http://www.newegg.com
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The rest is better on the lcd... I just wish I could see what it looks like on an lcd.. I have no way of checking...except if I find a store which allows me to bring my own cd.
And I will buy my computer using work..cos we get it cheaper here *g* and faster too.
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OTOH, I get headaches when I look at CRT monitor for too long. No problems with LCD though.
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Cos my laptop rocks.. but really not so much for art.
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