Hmm, which 19inch Flat CRT

[Anomander]

I have been doing some monitor research, in preparation for putting a new system together, and am trying to work in a cheap but nice 19inch Flatscreen CRT. While Sharky's guide reccomends the Samsung 955DF, I have read about quite a few people having problems with them ranging from monitor distortion to all kinds of things. In particular they have a lot of convergence problems. I haven't heard anything bad about the Viewsonic E90FB however, though it is about 20 bucks more. And it uses the PerfectFlat method, which is essentially a modified version of trinitron, not quite as good though. Since I am a big Trinitron fan, that is definately appealing. Anyone here have experience with these 19inch flat screen CRTs, or others you might reccomend?

[Avatar28]

Since you like Trinitron, why not just get one of those? It doesn't have to be explicitly a Sony. Dell and many other OEMs use Trinitron monitors as well (look for the P992 if you get a Dell).

[Anomander]

The Classic reason of course, I am cheap:) The Viewsonic I can get for 220 or so, that is including all tax and shipping, about 195 for the Samsung. I don't want to spend any more than that.

[CGR]

My Samsung Syncmaster has never let me down. However I do not have the dynaflat model so not sure how flat it is exactly..

[OnDborder]

http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/ProductDetail.aspx?category_id=207&keyword=&mnf=&prst=&prEnd=&sku=789460-4&mnfsku=&SearchType=&Page=productlisting.aspx&spagenum=1&Pageb4Search=&InStock=&items_per_page=25&orderby=&image_flag=True&refurbished=&c=us&l=en&cs=19&iCompatid=

[sentry]

Take a look at that Philips 109B43.
• Flat shadow mask tube
• 18-inch viewing area and .25mm dot pitch
• 1600 by 1200 maximum resolution at 70-Hz refresh rate
• 91-Hz maximum refresh rate at 1280 by 1024 resolution. Prices do variy so look around. $(220-260)

[Aslan]

The Samsung Dynaflat has a flat screen, but tube and lens inside is convex.

The higher-level model Samsung monitor, the Natural-Flat (Which has been discontinued from what I have heard), has both, as well as using a Diamondtron Tube. However, it is quite a bit more expensive still.

With the Dynaflat, there are many distortion problems in some of the monitors, but others are of very good quality and picture. My older 900IFT has a Dynaflat tube, and it does have a very slight curvature at the top, but it does not bother me, and since it was very slight, I was able to hide it somewhat with the screen settings, and overall, after more than 2 years, it is very nice to look at.

I suggest, that if you are to buy one of these, that you buy it locally, and if the monitor you have has the problems, exchange it, (Although I can't imagine that it would be fun lugging a 50 lb monitor back and forth :p )

[snowmobile74]

well I guess ill chime in with my recomendation
http://www.viewsonic.com/products/crt_p90f.htm
very nice this is what i have right now its supper flat and doesn thave thos damn anoying stripes across the monitor

[TidyBowl]

My recomendation would be a Samsung 9xxMB series -- those are new models and really sweet. I've steered a bunch of ppl to them and they've all been extremely pleased.

Check out PCWorld for some reviews and some decent pricing -- Yeah i know its PCWorld -- but i've bought several monitors they have recommended and I've been happy with all of them.

Good luck let us know what ya end up with.

T

[Anomander]

Think I am going to go with the G90FB, I can get a great deal, and I know people with them and they rock. As for the Samsung 9xxMB, I am sure they are nice but they are conventional, not flat. After having a flat screen I can never go back:)

[TidyBowl]

The ones I saw were definitely flat and I think Samsungs site has them listed as Flat too.

But I do agree the G90 is a nice monitor as well -- ya can't go wrong with it either.

Congrats on the nice purchase.

T

[Hookem]

If you do not mind black, you can get the Dell 922 at Directron for 169.00 plus shipping http://www.directron.com/m992.html :)

[Kektex]

Originally posted by snowmobile74
well I guess ill chime in with my recomendation
http://www.viewsonic.com/products/crt_p90f.htm
very nice this is what i have right now its supper flat and doesn thave thos damn anoying stripes across the monitor

I just purchased this monitor and all i have to say is WOW
i would definatley recommend the p90f to anyone buying a CRT flat screen. :)

[gouda96]

I would get the cheapest sony crt. as long as it is a sony it is the best. NEC uses sony, but they call it something different.

[metra]

PCWolrd just made a review of the top 19" monitors. The G90F (no 'b') is 3rd. A phillips for $150 is second. Would this be worth buying?

[Anomander]

Well, keep in mind that their reviews take price into account, which is the best for the buck, not which is the best. As for the G90fb, I just returned mine. the screen dipped a bit at top, and a bit more in the bottom left, so both sides had curves, and I couldn't get straight lines, a convergence issue perhaps. I am going to spring for a sony CPD 440, screw this other stuff, I am getting a Trinitron. I am going to be staring at this thing for years, it is worth the money to treat my eyes right.

[heezer7]

I have the Samsumg SM955DF and i Love it. I am looking real close right now and cannot see any curves at the sides. Looks great when watching a movie or playing a game.

[AmBo]

The CHEAPEST and nicest monitor you are going to get is right here:
http://www.micropro.com/pricewatch/index.htm?item_id=MRPH109B40-BK

It's throught pricewatch so its only 190 SHIPPED. It's black, Philips 109B4 1944x1400 max res and .25 dot. I bought TWO and both are amazing.
-Ambo

[metra]

Thats the monitor i was talking about. Except you can get it for $180 shipped if you search at pricegrabber.com

[CharlesHF]

I just bought a Viewsonic P95f+B 19" from newegg for $259 and I love it :D

[timmyqwest]

Originally posted by OnDborder
http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/ProductDetail.aspx?category_id=207&keyword=&mnf=&prst=&prEnd=&sku=789460-4&mnfsku=&SearchType=&Page=productlisting.aspx&spagenum=1&Pageb4Search=&InStock=&items_per_page=25&orderby=&image_flag=True&refurbished=&c=us&l=en&cs=19&iCompatid=

I may just buy that

[moz_21]

Originally posted by Hookem
If you do not mind black, you can get the Dell 922 at Directron for 169.00 plus shipping http://www.directron.com/m992.html :)

how much would shipping be on that? dell wants $249 edit: +$95 for shipping - but it says its free shipping on orders over $99! /edit
Anyone know the shipping through Directron?
Excellent deal, though( i want one :cry: ) I may get that. I have a somewhat crappy Mag 19"

And is it for sure a Trinitron? man, thats a beautiful monitor :drool:

EDIT: its not a trinitron its a "Samsung Flat Shadowmask tube" :cry:

[OnDborder]

Originally posted by timmyqwest


I may just buy that


Dell usually runs a discount sale where they discount their monitors 10% with free shipping. That's when I bought my g-90fb for 217.
They usually run it every 2 or 3 weeks, maybe they'll have one this weekend.

[Anomander]

Any word on the NEC/Mitsubishi 930SB? Dell has it and I hear good things.