Light-weight CRT monitors?

[Bodah]

Are there any CRT monitors that don't weigh so much and would be easy to take to LAN parties? I don't want to buy an LCD, too expensive.

 

[DaveSimmons]

No, most of the weight is the picture tube, so any decent size will be very heavy.

 

[otispunkmeyer]

the picture tube has lead or some other really dense material to absorb electrons/ radiation

then u got the glass on the front which is heavy

if u want light and portable LCD is the only option

 

[Bodah]

That sucks, is there a good, decent sized LCD for $300?

 

[Bodah]

Why is this monitor so cheap?
http://www.newegg.com/app/View...=24-103-189&depa=1
Is there a catch?

 

[AWhackWhiteBoy]

25ms won't be thrilling for gaming, plus i have no experience with CTX.

hold out a little long, LCD prices are still taking a dump. get a high quality 15".

 

[dc5]

you can get a nice samsung 15'' lcd for about $300.

 

[Bodah]

Heh heh didn't notice the response time, do you guys have any suggestions for monitors? What response time is good for monitors, 16ms?

 

[Bodah]

dc5, is this the monitor you were talking about? http://www.newegg.com/app/View...=24-001-173&depa=1 I guess I'll go with that one if no one else has suggestions (I over use that word )

 

[Bodah]

I just noticed that there are tons of 17" monitors on newegg with 16ms response times that are very cheap. Are these good, what else do I have to look for in the monitor?

 

[WobbleWobble]

Originally posted by: Bodah
Why is this monitor so cheap?
http://www.newegg.com/app/View...=24-103-189&depa=1
Is there a catch?

25ms is decent and will play your games with miminal ghosting. It's just that some of you are very picky. Look for BenQ models as they have plenty of 16ms models and are pretty cheap.

CTX is big is Europe and Asia, they just haven't penetrated the American market.

One reason why it's cheap is it doesn't have DVI, a personal must for me. But if you're on a budget, you can't be too choosey.

If you were too choose between this CTX and that Samsung you linked, I'd choose the Samsung. Cheaper too

 

[otispunkmeyer]

bemq are nicely priced have good specs and pretty good quality

i have an iiyama prolite.....and in the uk it was under 300. and they way i see most things...if its 300 pounds here its only 300 dollars to u so
this iiyama has zero dead pixels, and nice bright sharp image. i love it

DVI, 16ms refresh....zero ghosting

i agree wit wobblewobble my m8 has a 25ms refresh rate lcd he got with a package deal computer.....plays games nicely

 

[Bodah]

15" seems a bit too small, so I want this Samsung:
http://www.newegg.com/app/View...24-001-158R&depa=1 in the pictures it looks like the screen is slightly tilted back, my friend has an LCD like that, and its really annoying how you can't make it completly vertical could I adjust this monitor? And since its refurbished and OEM, what cables will I need to buy? Do you guys think its safe to buy monitors refurbished?

 

[Elcs]

LG Flatron L1710B... 17", DVI and VGA, 16ms response time. Couldnt be happier with a new monitor including zero dead pixels.

It was £260 here inc next day delivery. Its bound to be cheaper in the US and perhaps within your budget. Worth considering IMO.

 

[Bodah]

^Theres a silver version of that monitor on newegg but its 350, I'll consider it if there are no good 17" monitors that are cheaper than it.

 

[sandorski]

A 12" CRT is pretty lightweight!

Don't mind me, couldn't resist.

 

[RCmayor]

NEC has a new line of LCDs the 1935 and 1735 series. Good 16ms LCDs. The 17" is about 450 and the 19" is about 600-650.

I know it is more than 300 you want to spend, but at least a 17" LCD is worth the money.

My 19" dinosaur flaked out yesterday morning. I had to go out and search for a monitor. Settled on the 1935nxm for 600 after a rebate at CompUSA.

 

[Bodah]

I really like this monitor http://www.newegg.com/app/View...=24-005-019&depa=1 is it good?

 

[Bodah]

bump

 

[Bodah]

So, is the LG monitor good?

 

[Bodah]

Or this monitor
http://www.newegg.com/app/View...=24-170-009&depa=1
Which one is better, Albatron or LG?

 

[Bodah]

Anyone?

 

[RCmayor]

I prefer monitors with a thin frame.

 

[RCmayor]

and ones that have a DVI interface along with analog...

 

[dc5]

Originally posted by: RCmayor
and ones that have a DVI interface along with analog...

not for under $300...

seriously though, if you're looking to spend around $300-350 i'd rather get a better quality 15'' rather than a 17''.