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17" CRT for a new computer

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I am a little confused on what to purchase. I don't know what really is good, and after only having a Compaq monitor I need a change. I am looking to spend $100-150. I will be using it mostly for gaming and watching movies. However, being able to read word docs on it is a must.

What brands are good? I am finding mostly NEC/Mistubishi, Viewsonic/Optiquest, and Philips. And what about dot pitch? Most are .25 mm, but there are some .27 mm. Is lower better? I know I want anti-static, anti-glare, anti-reflection; due to my current monitors horrible reflectivity. And lastly, is 38-40 pounds alot for a monitor? That just seems really high to me, but again I am not familiar with monitors. Thanks for your help!
 
*Yes, I posted the same answer to your other thread, but that was locked for being a duplicate*

How big of a monitor do you want? For $100 - 150, you're limited to a selection of 17 inch CRT monitors (new monitors).

Anti-static, anti-etc is present on almost all new monitors these days, and you have to take care of the monitor so it keeps that anti-glare coating (you know, like not using ammonia or alcohol based cleaners to clean the screen).

I like NEC and Viewsonic monitors. Some of the Sony Trinitron monitors are good, but the Sony ones are more than you want to spend for.

For your price range, look at a Viewsonic E70 or NEC FE770 monitors, and quite possibly the Samsung 753. They're not exactly amazing, but they're pretty good for the price, and for $150, it's not like you have the pick of the litter.

As for other things:
Dot Pitch - lower is better. On most CRTs, you'll find that they fall between .25 - .27 mm. This is generally the norm. The monitor with the lowest dot pitch is the Sony F520 with a .22 pitch, but it costs $1700, so it's out of your (and mine and many others') league.

Weight - 40 pounds is normal for a CRT monitor. The CRT tube makes the monitor very heavy. My monitor weighs 60 pounds (19 inch NEC FP912).

There are other things to consider too, but I won't get into them here since I just wanted to answer your questions. Oh yeah, and about word docs. I don't get what you're getting at. If you want them to display clearly, then all the monitors should do it, but from experience, the Samsung 753 is a little blurry.
 
That helped me a lot, thank you! I figured I would be sticking with a 17" for now, maybe someday I will go bigger. I do like that NEC, it looks like a decent monitor. My only other question is, why would the dot pitch be .21-.25? Is it not something they can control?


And I am sorry about double posting, but if I get no replies I am going to ask around. Hence, a repost. No harm intended, just needed answers.
 
seems like BillLeeLee got here before me.... btw, that was very well explained

also, LCDs are another thing to consider if you have the money... LCDs are aka flat-panel monitors.. they generally cost more but depending on your situation, may be worth it for the looks and space saving ability... however, i dont know much about LCDs than CRTs so would any kind passerby please do a touchup on LCDs?

thanks and gl findin that monitor
 
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