Dropping in a couple new monitors in xp pro

[Mark G.]

I have been running my trusty old 21" Sony Trinitron Multiscan G500 for the
last 6-7 years. When it came out, it was very high end and even at today's
standards, it does well. But this monitor is HUGE! About 100 pounds to boot.
Anyhow, got a couple of free monitors from work as they were upgraded. One
19" and one 21". Both LCD's. Would like to go to LCD's now and will run the
19" between 2 computers with a KVM switch. Anyhow, I was double checking the
specs between my old Trinitron against the two newer Viewsonic LCD's and
while I know they are different technology, it seems that maybe my Trinitron
may still out perform the larger Viewsonic that was going to replace it.
Below are some links for the 3 monitors. Am I reading them correctly? What I
am trying to figure is this. I use my computer/monitor for photo editing,
games, internet, and other general items. Will the larger Viewsonic perform
as well if not better than my old Trinitron? Seems that the response time
for the larger Viewsonic is 16ms. Old CRT's don't measure in those units.
But it does seem that the resolution 'could' be better, but will it be as
fast or faster? I know these are free so that is a good thing and I know I
can just see how I like it after the switch, but I wanted to see if I could
get some input from here on the board as to your alls thoughts on this? Here
are the links for the specific monitors and sorry about the long post:

Smaller Viewsonic:

http://www.viewsonic.com/products/desktopdisplays/lcddisplays/proseries/vp920b/

Larger Viewsonic:

http://www.viewsonic.com/support/desktopdisplays/lcddisplays/proseries/vp201b/

Sony Trinitron:

http://multi-com.stores.yahoo.net/sonmul21in24.html

Oh, one thing I should add. These Trinitrons always had 3 distinct
horizontal lines at the 'thirds' of the monitor. But in the past 3-4 months,
I notice mine now has about 15-20 diagonal (about 15-20 degrees) lines too
when viewing black or darker screens. Is this a tell tell sign that it 'may'
be going out or something? If it works out that I do end up using the LCD's
and that my Trinitron isn't going out, are these older high end graphic
monitors worth much? Especially with their bulk?

Thanks much for all the input you can provide and again, sorry for the long
post!

 

[Onsokumaru]

Re: Dropping in a couple new monitors in xp pro

Just swap monitors for a while and see how you like it. Try a few different
things and see if you notice any difference.
16 ms doesn't matter much for general usage, but can leave trails if you
watch movies.
It's going to be down to you since you use it. Make sure you calibrate the
monitors first.

It seems wasteful that a business would "upgrade" two good monitors for no
reason.

CRTs aren't worth much, maybe $50 for the one you describe.
I always saw the weight as an advantage - no one is going to carry it off in
a hurry.
Go into the advanced settings for the CRT and you may be able to get rid of
any anomalies via the settings.

It's inevitable the two monitors will feel different, since the CRT has a
glass front, but you will save electricity and desk space.

You could always add an new videos card and have both monitors hooked up.


"Mark G." <askmefirst@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:ua0VXxDLJHA.1012@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>I have been running my trusty old 21" Sony Trinitron Multiscan G500 for the
>last 6-7 years. When it came out, it was very high end and even at today's
>standards, it does well. But this monitor is HUGE! About 100 pounds to
>boot. Anyhow, got a couple of free monitors from work as they were
>upgraded. One 19" and one 21". Both LCD's. Would like to go to LCD's now
>and will run the 19" between 2 computers with a KVM switch. Anyhow, I was
>double checking the specs between my old Trinitron against the two newer
>Viewsonic LCD's and while I know they are different technology, it seems
>that maybe my Trinitron may still out perform the larger Viewsonic that was
>going to replace it. Below are some links for the 3 monitors. Am I reading
>them correctly? What I am trying to figure is this. I use my
>computer/monitor for photo editing, games, internet, and other general
>items. Will the larger Viewsonic perform as well if not better than my old
>Trinitron? Seems that the response time for the larger Viewsonic is 16ms.
>Old CRT's don't measure in those units. But it does seem that the
>resolution 'could' be better, but will it be as fast or faster? I know
>these are free so that is a good thing and I know I can just see how I like
>it after the switch, but I wanted to see if I could get some input from
>here on the board as to your alls thoughts on this? Here are the links for
>the specific monitors and sorry about the long post:
>
> Smaller Viewsonic:
>
> http://www.viewsonic.com/products/desktopdisplays/lcddisplays/proseries/vp920b/
>
> Larger Viewsonic:
>
> http://www.viewsonic.com/support/desktopdisplays/lcddisplays/proseries/vp201b/
>
> Sony Trinitron:
>
> http://multi-com.stores.yahoo.net/sonmul21in24.html
>
> Oh, one thing I should add. These Trinitrons always had 3 distinct
> horizontal lines at the 'thirds' of the monitor. But in the past 3-4
> months, I notice mine now has about 15-20 diagonal (about 15-20 degrees)
> lines too when viewing black or darker screens. Is this a tell tell sign
> that it 'may' be going out or something? If it works out that I do end up
> using the LCD's and that my Trinitron isn't going out, are these older
> high end graphic monitors worth much? Especially with their bulk?
>
> Thanks much for all the input you can provide and again, sorry for the
> long post!
>

 

[Touch Base]

Re: Dropping in a couple new monitors in xp pro


"Mark G." <askmefirst@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:ua0VXxDLJHA.1012@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
I have been running my trusty old 21" Sony Trinitron Multiscan G500 for the
last 6-7 years. When it came out, it was very high end and even at today's
standards, it does well. But this monitor is HUGE! About 100 pounds to boot.
Anyhow, got a couple of free monitors from work as they were upgraded. One
19" and one 21". Both LCD's. Would like to go to LCD's now and will run the
19" between 2 computers with a KVM switch.

<snip>

All About CRT vs. LCD

http://www.webopedia.com/DidYouKnow/Hardware_Software/2005/all_about_monitors.asp

http://www.touchscreens.com/intro-displaytech.html

http://www.bootstrike.com/Articles/LCDvsCRT/


--
Regards,
Touch Base
Report back on the results, good or bad so others may benefit

 

[the granter of sina]

Re: Dropping in a couple new monitors in xp pro

most cards have 2 outputs to connect 2 monitors nowadays

"Onsokumaru" <onsok-sama@ninja.village.jp> wrote in message
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> Just swap monitors for a while and see how you like it. Try a few
> different things and see if you notice any difference.
> 16 ms doesn't matter much for general usage, but can leave trails if you
> watch movies.
> It's going to be down to you since you use it. Make sure you calibrate the
> monitors first.
>
> It seems wasteful that a business would "upgrade" two good monitors for no
> reason.
>
> CRTs aren't worth much, maybe $50 for the one you describe.
> I always saw the weight as an advantage - no one is going to carry it off
> in a hurry.
> Go into the advanced settings for the CRT and you may be able to get rid
> of any anomalies via the settings.
>
> It's inevitable the two monitors will feel different, since the CRT has a
> glass front, but you will save electricity and desk space.
>
> You could always add an new videos card and have both monitors hooked up.
>
>
> "Mark G." <askmefirst@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:ua0VXxDLJHA.1012@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>I have been running my trusty old 21" Sony Trinitron Multiscan G500 for
>>the last 6-7 years. When it came out, it was very high end and even at
>>today's standards, it does well. But this monitor is HUGE! About 100
>>pounds to boot. Anyhow, got a couple of free monitors from work as they
>>were upgraded. One 19" and one 21". Both LCD's. Would like to go to LCD's
>>now and will run the 19" between 2 computers with a KVM switch. Anyhow, I
>>was double checking the specs between my old Trinitron against the two
>>newer Viewsonic LCD's and while I know they are different technology, it
>>seems that maybe my Trinitron may still out perform the larger Viewsonic
>>that was going to replace it. Below are some links for the 3 monitors. Am
>>I reading them correctly? What I am trying to figure is this. I use my
>>computer/monitor for photo editing, games, internet, and other general
>>items. Will the larger Viewsonic perform as well if not better than my old
>>Trinitron? Seems that the response time for the larger Viewsonic is 16ms.
>>Old CRT's don't measure in those units. But it does seem that the
>>resolution 'could' be better, but will it be as fast or faster? I know
>>these are free so that is a good thing and I know I can just see how I
>>like it after the switch, but I wanted to see if I could get some input
>>from here on the board as to your alls thoughts on this? Here are the
>>links for the specific monitors and sorry about the long post:
>>
>> Smaller Viewsonic:
>>
>> http://www.viewsonic.com/products/desktopdisplays/lcddisplays/proseries/vp920b/
>>
>> Larger Viewsonic:
>>
>> http://www.viewsonic.com/support/desktopdisplays/lcddisplays/proseries/vp201b/
>>
>> Sony Trinitron:
>>
>> http://multi-com.stores.yahoo.net/sonmul21in24.html
>>
>> Oh, one thing I should add. These Trinitrons always had 3 distinct
>> horizontal lines at the 'thirds' of the monitor. But in the past 3-4
>> months, I notice mine now has about 15-20 diagonal (about 15-20 degrees)
>> lines too when viewing black or darker screens. Is this a tell tell sign
>> that it 'may' be going out or something? If it works out that I do end up
>> using the LCD's and that my Trinitron isn't going out, are these older
>> high end graphic monitors worth much? Especially with their bulk?
>>
>> Thanks much for all the input you can provide and again, sorry for the
>> long post!
>>
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