Tom's Hardware > Forum > Computer Peripherals > CRT Monitors > Help on buying a 19 inch flat screen CRT monitor>>

Help on buying a 19 inch flat screen CRT monitor>>

Forum Computer Peripherals : CRT Monitors - Help on buying a 19 inch flat screen CRT monitor>>

Tom's Hardware: Over 1.4 million members in 6 different countries available to answer all your high-tech questions. Sign up now! Its free!
Ask the community Add a reply
Word :    Username :           
 
Anonymous   09-16-2001 at 09:52:40 PM

okay, i am planning to buy a Flat screen 19 inch CRT monitor


i have these 4 choices in my mind, unfortuantely, i can only buy one of them.

here are the choices

Samsung 900NF
ViewSonic PF790
ViewSonic G90F
NEC FP955

can u help me making up my mind??

or are there any better ones?

keep in mind that i can only spend $600 cdn below

thanx!!!
thanx!

Add a reply
Sponsored Links
Register or log in to remove.
Red_Zealot   09-16-2001 at 10:08:31 PM
- 0 +

LG Flatron 915FT PLus....There are lots of posts just like yours...try searching the forums

"If you teach a child to read, then he or her will be able to pass a literacy test" - George W.

Reply to Red_Zealot
Anonymous   09-20-2001 at 02:52:27 AM
- 0 +

I would recomend you Samsung 955DF/900IFT to 900NF.
I read a review that 900NF has noticable lines.
955DF has lower refresh rate than 900IFT. he all have flat screens, and have 0.24 dot pitch. It does 1024x768@100Hz, and 900IFT does 1024x768@120Hz and goes up to 2048xXXX resolution, while 955DF does only 1600x1200.
955DF monitor is cheap and looks great, get it at www.emscomputing.com

Reply to Anonymous
Anonymous   09-20-2001 at 03:42:12 AM
- 0 +

The KDS Avitron 195TF is an excellent monitor. Same as the Sony G400, but for a lot less money. The only thing the Sony does better is the corners. The corners on the G400 are a little sharper.

Reply to Anonymous
AMD_Man   09-20-2001 at 01:36:44 PM
- 0 +

KDS isn't a very popular company so support may be a problem.

AMD technology + Intel technology = Intel/AMD Pentathlon IV; the <b>ULTIMATE</b> PC processor

Reply to AMD_Man
Anonymous   09-23-2001 at 08:22:30 PM
- 0 +

>>KDS isn't a very popular company so support may be a problem.<<

That's not true.. KDS KARES system is head over heals better compared to what you get from Sony support. But I will agree with the post about the Avitron 195TF compared to the Sony, both are using the same tube. I don't know why the Sony seems to have a little sharper image in the corner, but it does.


***check the jumpers 1st then check em again***

Reply to Anonymous
AMD_Man   09-23-2001 at 10:40:28 PM
- 0 +

Why do Sony monitors (and any Sony products for that matter) seem overpriced compared to the other brands? Don't tell me better quality, I've seen monitors that are just as good as Sony's for a lot less!

AMD technology + Intel technology = Intel/AMD Pentathlon IV; the <b>ULTIMATE</b> PC processor

Reply to AMD_Man
Anonymous   09-23-2001 at 11:55:02 PM
- 0 +

I'm to lazy to do the currency conversion from $600cdn to USDs, but I recently bought a LG Flatron 915FT+ and love it. The thing is dead flat both inside and out, really bright can clear, no damper lines, and the colors are great. Compared to some other 19" flat CRTs, this can be had for a pretty resonable price.

The only other monitors I was considering when shopping for a new monitor were this one, the Hitachi CM772, Samsung 955NF, and maybe and Iilyma. Hope this helps.

Tap

Reply to Anonymous
AMD_Man   09-24-2001 at 01:58:11 AM
- 0 +

$600CDN is approximately $400 USD

AMD technology + Intel technology = Intel/AMD Pentathlon IV; the <b>ULTIMATE</b> PC processor

Reply to AMD_Man
Red_Zealot   09-24-2001 at 04:35:55 AM
- 0 +

I got my Flatron for $370 US shipped. It is a pretty big monitor, though. Bring it to a LAN party and it will absolutely dwarf everybody elses OEM monitors. I like the little touch buttons for adjustment control. Very cool, very easy.

"If you teach a child to read, then he or her will be able to pass a literacy test" - George W.

Reply to Red_Zealot
Anonymous   10-06-2001 at 02:54:30 PM
- 0 +

I'm debating between the Viewsonic PF790 and G90F also. Have you found anything out? I'm trying to set up a side-by-side comparison with a local vendor to pick one--I'll let you know what I see.

Save the children :smile:

Reply to Anonymous
AMD_Man   10-06-2001 at 04:10:53 PM
- 0 +

Notebook wireless LAN parties with GeForce2 GO and Mobility Radeon 7500 are the future. People aren't going to be carrying huge monitors around.

AMD technology + Intel technology = Intel/AMD Pentathlon IV; the <b>ULTIMATE</b> PC processor

Reply to AMD_Man
Flamethrower205   10-06-2001 at 04:55:48 PM
- 0 +

IMO, laptops still suck. I won't carry around a CRT though- getting an LCD:)

U got a problem?! Then dial 1800-328-7448!

Reply to Flamethrower205
AMD_Man   10-06-2001 at 10:40:52 PM
- 0 +

With a Mobility Radeon 7500 coming out, hardcore Notebook gaming may become a reality.

AMD technology + Intel technology = Intel/AMD Pentathlon IV; the <b>ULTIMATE</b> PC processor

Reply to AMD_Man
Red_Zealot   10-07-2001 at 01:25:24 AM
- 0 +

Have you ever been to a LAN party with a laptop? Man, it sucks like hell. I don't care if my monitor weighs 70 pounds, give me pure 1280x1024 on 18 inches rather than a few dots and horrible screen sizes (talking less than 8 inches length).

"If you teach a child to read, then he or her will be able to pass a literacy test" - George W.

Reply to Red_Zealot
Arbee   10-07-2001 at 02:04:38 AM
- 0 +

Another vote for the Flatron 915+

Simply the best 19" CRT I'ver ever seen (or bought :wink: ).

How terrible is wisdom when it brings no profit to the wise

Reply to Arbee
AMD_Man   10-07-2001 at 02:46:16 AM
- 0 +

Laptop LAN parties are not viable now, but they might be when 15.7" laptop screens and the Mobility Radeon 7500 become affordable. Attach a USB gamepad to the laptop and you're set!

AMD technology + Intel technology = Intel/AMD Pentathlon IV; the <b>ULTIMATE</b> PC processor

Reply to AMD_Man
wkadviser   10-17-2001 at 03:49:39 AM
- 0 +

I bought my Samsung 900nf for cdn$529 at PC Village Canada a few months ago. It is the best monitor you can get at this price. Refresh rate and colour are incredible. Samsung support is also excellent. Unless you open a light background, you probably won't notice the wires. I definitely don't notice the wires while playing games :)

Reply to wkadviser
bighead111   10-23-2001 at 01:13:19 PM
- 0 +

CTX 960f is good one, and cheap.

Reply to bighead111
novice   10-28-2001 at 04:51:19 PM
- 0 +

Flatron 915ft+ is the one...

I try to smile everyday but I can't... :smile:

Reply to novice
Ask the community Add a reply
Tom's Hardware > Forum > Computer Peripherals > CRT Monitors > Help on buying a 19 inch flat screen CRT monitor>>
Go to:

There are 1342 identified and unidentified users. To see the list of identified users, Click here.

Forum map
Bestofmedia Forum ©
2000-2009 Bestofmedia Group
Page generated in 2.556 seconds
Please mind

You are about to answer a thread that has been inactive for more than 6 months.
If you still wish to proceed, please ensure that your posting is original and does not duplicate or overlap any prior responses to this thread.

Add a reply Cancel
Sponsored links
  • Ask the community now
  • Publish
Ad
Related Topics
See all relatives topics
They won a badge
Join us in greeting them
  • 01:00 Ishaan won the Uniformed badge
  • 01:00 nofun won the Uniformed badge
  • 01:00 ElMoIsEviL won the Spy badge
  • 01:00 mparham won the Freshman badge
  • 01:00 ishaan won the Freshman badge
  • 01:00 Mario097 won the Uniformed badge
  • 01:00 timobkg won the Freshman badge
  • 01:00 ethr won the Freshman badge
  • 01:00 amirp won the Freshman badge
  • 01:00 steelmartin won the Freshman badge