Suggestions on a good 19-21" CRT? - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

Mikado · 12-01-2003, 03:11 PM

I've been looking online for some good deals on a nice sized CRT. Lately I've been looking at the ViewSonic 19" (18.0" viewable) A90f+ UltraBrite. The lowest price I've found is about $210 which includes shipping. Do any of you guys have suggestions or comments on the Viewsonic or any other 19-21" CRT?

Lasereth · 12-01-2003, 03:12 PM

I've always heard that ViewSonic is the best. $120 sounds good; I paid $170 for my 17" a few years ago.

-Lasereth

Elitegibson · 12-01-2003, 03:36 PM

The best looking monitors are usually the Sony Trinitron CRTs, but they cost about a hojillion dollars.

http://www.sonystyle.com/is-bin/INTE...u_Displays_CRT

Hitachis are really nice too, but slightly less than the Sonys.

http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProduc...134-009&depa=1
My friend has this 19" Flat hitachi and it looks like fucking God's monitor, although I've never been in the presence of a high-dollar Sony.

I've had a 19" KDS for ~3 years now and it's never given me a problem. They're not a very well known brand but have great value.

Wyodiver33 · 12-01-2003, 04:23 PM

A local computer show had over a dozen used Dell trinitron 21 inch CRTs for sale this last weekend for $140 to $175. I really should have bought one. Well, hopefully the guy has more at next months show.

sailor · 12-01-2003, 04:55 PM

Ill second the Trinitrons. Excellent monitors.

charliex · 12-01-2003, 05:08 PM

i found dell trinitrons last week or so for someone on here for about the same price on the web.

excellent monitors, if you dont mind the mask lines and most don't

of course our friendly chap will be along in a minute to tell us sony is overpriced rubbish

drawerfixer · 12-01-2003, 05:34 PM

Actually is overpriced, but I likes.

oiekeooiyw · 12-01-2003, 05:46 PM

picked up a Samsung 19" 955DF a few weeks ago for $180 and i'm really happy with it

a_divine_martyr · 12-01-2003, 05:56 PM

I like my ViewSonic.

Distraction · 12-01-2003, 08:39 PM

I also have a KDS Xflat and it's great. Have had it for about a year and no problems at all.

12-01-2003, 03:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
Mikado Crazy Location: Houston, Texas	Suggestions on a good 19-21" CRT? I've been looking online for some good deals on a nice sized CRT. Lately I've been looking at the ViewSonic 19" (18.0" viewable) A90f+ UltraBrite. The lowest price I've found is about $210 which includes shipping. Do any of you guys have suggestions or comments on the Viewsonic or any other 19-21" CRT?

12-01-2003, 03:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
Lasereth Knight of the Old Republic Location: Winston-Salem, NC	I've always heard that ViewSonic is the best. $120 sounds good; I paid $170 for my 17" a few years ago. -Lasereth __________________ "A Darwinian attacks his theory, seeking to find flaws. An ID believer defends his theory, seeking to conceal flaws." -Roger Ebert

12-01-2003, 03:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
Elitegibson More Freedom, Less Bullshit Location: Tulsa, OK	The best looking monitors are usually the Sony Trinitron CRTs, but they cost about a hojillion dollars. http://www.sonystyle.com/is-bin/INTE...u_Displays_CRT Hitachis are really nice too, but slightly less than the Sonys. http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProduc...134-009&depa=1 My friend has this 19" Flat hitachi and it looks like fucking God's monitor, although I've never been in the presence of a high-dollar Sony. I've had a 19" KDS for ~3 years now and it's never given me a problem. They're not a very well known brand but have great value. __________________ -Erik Stupid people shouldn't breed.

12-01-2003, 04:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
Wyodiver33 Just here for the beer. Location: Ft. Lauderdale, Floriduh	A local computer show had over a dozen used Dell trinitron 21 inch CRTs for sale this last weekend for $140 to $175. I really should have bought one. Well, hopefully the guy has more at next months show. __________________ I like stuff.

12-01-2003, 04:55 PM	#5 (permalink)
sailor beauty in the breakdown Location: Chapel Hill, NC	Ill second the Trinitrons. Excellent monitors. __________________ "Good people do not need laws to tell them to act responsibly, while bad people will find a way around the laws." --Plato

12-01-2003, 05:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
charliex Junkie Location: North Hollywood	i found dell trinitrons last week or so for someone on here for about the same price on the web. excellent monitors, if you dont mind the mask lines and most don't of course our friendly chap will be along in a minute to tell us sony is overpriced rubbish

12-01-2003, 05:34 PM	#7 (permalink)
drawerfixer Stonerific Location: Colorado	Actually is overpriced, but I likes. __________________ They that can give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. - Benjamin Franklin

12-01-2003, 05:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
oiekeooiyw Insane	picked up a Samsung 19" 955DF a few weeks ago for $180 and i'm really happy with it

12-01-2003, 05:56 PM	#9 (permalink)
a_divine_martyr Insane	I like my ViewSonic. __________________ Censorship and thought control can only exist in secrecy and darkness...

12-01-2003, 08:39 PM	#10 (permalink)
Distraction Tilted Location: Florida	I also have a KDS Xflat and it's great. Have had it for about a year and no problems at all.