900NF vs 900IFT Whats the difference/Which is better?

[Jittles]

I'm looking to buy one or the other... or another comparably priced 19" monitor.

What is the difference between the two?

 

[GT1999]

One is shadow mask and the other is Trinitron/Diamondtron/etc. I think the IFT looks better, but I recommend looking at them yourself before you make a decision.

 

[Jittles]

Any other opinions on this? The 900NF says it has .25mm dp aperture grill vs the 900IFT has .20mm dp horizontal
I wanted at least .24 dp so maybe there is something better out therE?

 

[Hard_Boiled]

When the 900IFT says its .20mm dp, it's measured in a different way and can't be compared to the dp rating on most monitors. I own the 900IFT, it's a good monitor. But in terms of overall bandwidth and picture quality, the 900NF is better. The 900NF is an aperture grille/diamondtron like Geekish mentioned. Usually aperture grille monitors are inherently better when it comes to showing vibrant colors, or so I hear. The 900IFT is however a very high quality shadow mask.

I always heard text and such would look better on the 900IFT, but pictures and games would look better on the 900NF. Never seen the 900NF so I can't say for certain if this is true.