CRT or LCD

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Which type of monitor is preferred when using/working with Photoshop or
other graphics programs? I have a Dell 20" flat panel that I use as my
regular monitor but have read that LCDs cannot be calibrated with
regards to gamma, etc.

I also have a Dell 21" CRT but haven't hooked it up lately (in storage)
so I don't know how it compares using the same criteria. Frankly, I
don't want to drag it out only to see that it's not up to snuff compared
to the LCD. Which is better at "what-you-see-is-what-you-print" with
regards to more accurate color rendition?

Both monitors produce crisp and clear images, with the LCD being more
contrasty (nature of the beast) but can't really "mentally" visualize
how the colors compare.

Thanks in advance

Zach

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The lcd monitor is probably fine. CRT are not better at color display any
longer. But be the judge compare your monitor to your prints/photos. I
have a Dell 17" E172f and find it outstanding for color exacts.
So my opinion is no dont break out the old CRT its a waste of time.

"Zach" <zsmith@cox.net.nospam> wrote in message
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> Which type of monitor is preferred when using/working with Photoshop or
> other graphics programs? I have a Dell 20" flat panel that I use as my
> regular monitor but have read that LCDs cannot be calibrated with
> regards to gamma, etc.
>
> I also have a Dell 21" CRT but haven't hooked it up lately (in storage)
> so I don't know how it compares using the same criteria. Frankly, I
> don't want to drag it out only to see that it's not up to snuff compared
> to the LCD. Which is better at "what-you-see-is-what-you-print" with
> regards to more accurate color rendition?
>
> Both monitors produce crisp and clear images, with the LCD being more
> contrasty (nature of the beast) but can't really "mentally" visualize
> how the colors compare.
>
> Thanks in advance
>
> Zach