21" monitor recomendations...

SUBMAN1 · 07-17-06, 07:12 PM

Been running this 21" CRT monitor I writing this on right now for a couple days, and I've decided to return to my 19" CRT. I can't find a 21" that I like that compares to the Color and Contrast of my LG 19"! Hellpp! My LG has such high black levels, exceptional color, and incredible contrast - its the ideal gaming monitor even though it is a few years old!

The problem is, the 21 on my desk right now is a Sony Aperture Grill based IBM monitor. The LG is an Invar Shadowmask based monitor which typically isn't as sharp and has more glare than a Sony based tube, but will be much much better color wise - better than LCD as well, and CRT is always a better gaming monitor than LCD for more than one reason.

So, my question is, who is left that makes Invar Shadowmask based CRT's in large sizes?

The best company for large sized monitors like that was Hitachi, but they no longer make them. I see Samsung has one - http://www.samsung.com/Products/Moni.../CF21GSBUK.asp - and I love Samsung monitors. I am a current owner of a Samsung 8 ms LCD flat panel (currently on a secondary computer) and that is one of the best flat panels I have ever seen. I also have seen their smaller CRT's which are also some of the best CRT's I have seen, but I know nothing of their larger CRT's. Who else makes large CRT's that are Invar Shadowmask based??? This is harder that I thought.

-S

PS. I don't want a $2000 CRT either. $500 to $700 is a good range.

PPS. I have 2x Sony 21" at work too (dual screen), same problem there. Looks OK for everyday biz use though.

07-17-06, 07:12 PM	#1
SUBMAN1 Rear Admiral Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 11,866 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	21" monitor recomendations... Been running this 21" CRT monitor I writing this on right now for a couple days, and I've decided to return to my 19" CRT. I can't find a 21" that I like that compares to the Color and Contrast of my LG 19"! Hellpp! My LG has such high black levels, exceptional color, and incredible contrast - its the ideal gaming monitor even though it is a few years old! The problem is, the 21 on my desk right now is a Sony Aperture Grill based IBM monitor. The LG is an Invar Shadowmask based monitor which typically isn't as sharp and has more glare than a Sony based tube, but will be much much better color wise - better than LCD as well, and CRT is always a better gaming monitor than LCD for more than one reason. So, my question is, who is left that makes Invar Shadowmask based CRT's in large sizes? The best company for large sized monitors like that was Hitachi, but they no longer make them. I see Samsung has one - http://www.samsung.com/Products/Moni.../CF21GSBUK.asp - and I love Samsung monitors. I am a current owner of a Samsung 8 ms LCD flat panel (currently on a secondary computer) and that is one of the best flat panels I have ever seen. I also have seen their smaller CRT's which are also some of the best CRT's I have seen, but I know nothing of their larger CRT's. Who else makes large CRT's that are Invar Shadowmask based??? This is harder that I thought. -S PS. I don't want a $2000 CRT either. $500 to $700 is a good range. PPS. I have 2x Sony 21" at work too (dual screen), same problem there. Looks OK for everyday biz use though. __________________ Last edited by SUBMAN1; 07-17-06 at 07:14 PM.