Quote - Well, it really depends on what your priorities are. I for one spend a lot of time staring at text (= Poser source code) and therefore want a 100% flicker free and razor sharp display. Also, a pixel on a LCD monitor is an exact square, where on a CRT it is usually a somewhat roundish blur. CRTs are a bit more forgiving there, to me it always seems as if they added their own slight blur and make aliasing effects not as pronounced as LCDs. Since part of my job is fighting aliasing, I of course need to work on equipment which truthfully shows me jaggies when there are some.

Of course, I'm not saying that I don't like LCDs, it's just those limitations.  CRTs are big, bulky, heavy, emit heat (which can be good in winter), and are not good for your eyes (esp. at lower refresh frequencies).

I just wish that they'd get them to the point where they are viable alternatives to CRTs.  My 21" cost about $500.  Again, something that can do near the resolution (an Apple Cinema 23") costs about $1000 for 1920x1200 (max).  This is a very good LCD display (and HD to boot) - I've had several Apple Cinema Displays and they are crisp and, at last report, had the lowest frequency of dead pixels (another concern).  To beat my current resolution (barely), you have to go to the next step up - a 30" Apple Cinema Display.  That's four times the cost of the CRT at $2000 (and that's down by a $1000)!!  Is it worth it?  Not to me honestly.

Everyone has their reasons and needs.  When LCDs can replace the CRTs for the reasons and needs that I require and not empty my wallet in the process, I will reconsider them. :)  Obviously, your reasons and needs are fulfilled - and that's all the reason you need.

Robert

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