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February 17th, 2004, 11:19 PM
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Re: OT: 17" CRT Monitors..
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February 18th, 2004, 12:12 AM
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Re: OT: 17" CRT Monitors..
The given specs are not the only factors that determine quality when considering a CRT. The brand of the tube (? - well, the thing with vacuum inside) determines factors like brilliance and how long it will Last.
There are noticable differences even between units of the same series. Best thing is to check them out yourself in a store where they are sitting next to each other. Be sure to check the settings for "contrast" and "brightness". Contrast already set to the max in order to achieve a good performance = short life of the CRT, generally.
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February 18th, 2004, 12:18 AM
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Re: OT: 17" CRT Monitors..
Thanks for the feedback, I thought about a 19 inch but space on my desk is scarce. (it's 26" deep. and a 17" monitor is 16" deep, a 19" monitor is about 18.5" deep. So, just due to space limitations the 19" is out of the question.)
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February 18th, 2004, 12:48 AM
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Re: OT: 17" CRT Monitors..
I'm never buying a flat, at least until they fix the blurring and I like the higher screen sizes that CRTs can goto.
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February 18th, 2004, 01:16 AM
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Re: OT: 17" CRT Monitors..
You can get a refurb 17" from dell for 73 US right now.
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February 18th, 2004, 03:49 AM
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Re: OT: 17" CRT Monitors..
I have a Triniton 19" and its great. I'll never go back to a 17" again. Its so much nicer, 18' viewable, for these old eyes it definitly beats a 17". Your best bet would be to just shop around and check them out in stores, or Dell has a refurbished section for monitors, computers, etc with all the same warranties, you may want to look them up on the net see what they have available... They do have good warranties
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February 18th, 2004, 04:44 AM
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Re: OT: 17" CRT Monitors..
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