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Originally posted by: JaNeMentNeMusor
Flickering is not a problem for most people if the CRT refresh rate is kept above 85Hz. Thus, ignoring flickering, it is reasonable to say that CRT and LCD has the same effect on eyes of the user (provided the same screen size, viewing distance etc.). A person that sits in front of the screen 16/7 will equally screw up own eyes regardless of the monitor type. That is due to the following two reasons:
- We uncounciasly forget to blink our eyes in front of a bright source, which is not good for the eyes
- By looking at a monitor, we essentially look at one very limited area in front of us. It is not natural for eyes to be pointed in one direction (as well as focused at a fixed depth). Muscles that control eye position get strained very fast and worn out, thus resulting in their worse functionality in the future (read: worse vision)
I've got a Sony 19" Pro CRT @ 85Hz 1280x1024 next to a Dell 19" LCD @ 1280x1024
The difference is dramatic.
I believe the LCD panel is an 8-bit. I'd argue that the colors are much better on the LCD then the aged CRT. The black level is the only thing the CRT "might" be able to hold over the LCD.
You'd need a damn good CRT to be better then an LCD for office use... and at those prices ... you might as well just get an LCD.
Back on topic ... I a little too much rebate. Sub $100 LCD is what will finally kill the CRTs even in the super budget segment. (Which has gone LCD already for the most part.)