Michael Frommer
Grip
- Joined
- Nov 24, 2001
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I edited my choices, the LCD is now a Planar 17.4", not a Dell 17"
Hello. I'm new to this forum (I've been lurking for some time though). I have used the search function to help me make some decisions already but there is one thing that I haven't been able to get enough input on to help me decide which monitor to get. Will I be happier with a 19" (17.9" v.i.s.) CRT or a 17.4" v.i.s. LCD Flat Pannel? (See the specs for each below).
Actually, I already ordered the 19" CRT with my new PC from Dell on 1/3/02. (Their customer service rep said the PQ is better with the CRT specified). I just keep 2nd guessing myself wondering if I made the right choice. I love the Flat pannel I use at work, but that is strictly for business applications and some web surfing; no games, no DVD. I believe it's not too late for me to amend my purchase order so I need some thoughts from you very soon. I do want the best PQ that I can get, though I have to (that is to say, I want to) make a choice from
the monitor choices offered by Dell.
First let me say that I am not an avid gamer though I enjoy a game now and then. That is partly because my old PC is totally obsolete (PI 133MHz 64MB RAM 2Gig HD Win98 unknown video/audio cards). I suspect I may get a little more into gamming after getting my new PC, or at least my son will have an alternative to his Playstion or Nintendo. My PC is for general use: burn CD's, games, business applications, word processing, son's school work, web surfing (I'm an active member in the Audio & HiFi area at avsforum.com), e-mail. I will also use it to listen to CD's (and perhaps to watch DVD's) in my bedroom. In the hopefully near future I want to purchase a digital camcorder w/ still picture capability, so I want the ability to transfer/edit stills and video as well. Although this will not be a dedicated HT or Gaming PC, I want the best PQ I can get (within
the monitor choices offered by Dell and my budget (of course). (The Planar LCD is offerede by Dell though not listed in the link I provided).
CHOICE 1 (CRT):
P992 FD Trinitron
(customer service rep claimed it has a flat screen, not usual slightly curved screen, but I'm not sure about this)
Monitor Size: 19"
Vuiewable Screen Size: 17.97"
Dot pitch: .24 - .25mm AG
Horizontal Scan: 30Khz - 107Khz
Vertical Scan Refresh: 48Khz - 120Khz
Optimal Resolution: 1024 x 768 or 1280 x 1024 @ 85Hz Dimensions: H: 18.50" W: 17.80" D: 18.20"
Monitor Weight: 56.10lbs
CHOICE 2 (FLAT PANNEL / LCD):
Planar PV174
Display Panel: 17.4" color active matrix LCD (TFT)
Color: 16.7 million
Viewing Angle: 160° Horizontal and Vertical
Brightness (typical): 220 cd/m2
Contrast Ratio (typical): 400:1
Response Time (typical): 15 ms rise, 10 ms fall
Refresh Rate: 50-90 Hz analog
56-85 Hz digital
Supported Resolutions: SXGA (1280 x 1024), XGA (1024 x 768), SVGA (800 x 600), VGA (640 x 480), and others
Audio Stereo speakers with integral amp, 1W/channel
Pixel Pitch: 0.27 mm x 0.27 mm
Display Active Area: (WxH) 17.4-in diagonal, 13.61-in x 10.89-in
Display Dimensions: (WxHxD) 17.5-in x 17.8-in x 8.8-in
Weight 18.9 lbs/8.6kg
Supply Voltages: 110-220 VAC, 50-60 Hz
Power Consumption: 50W max (5W standby)
Video Inputs (Type): Analog RGB, Digital DVI
External Connections: DC input connector: standard receptacle
Video-input jack(s): Analog D-sub 15-pin & Digital DVI 24-pin
Audio port: Standard 1/8-inch audio jack
USB Hub: USB (1 upstram, 2 downstream)
Features: Multi-language support, On screen display (OSD)
Options: Built in VESA compatible (75 mm)
Software: Pivot® Pro version 6.0 included
This is the PC I ordered together with the P992 FD Trinitron CRT:
Dell Dimension 8200 series P4 @ 1.8Ghz
80 GB Ultra ATA/100 7200 rpm HD
256 MB PC800 RDRAM @ 400 MHz
Windows XP Home Edition OS
NVIDIA GeForce3 Ti200 graphics card
(4x AGP 64MB DDR DVI but no TV Out! :frowning: )
Turtle Beach Santa Cruz DSP Sound Card
16X Max. Variable DVD-ROM Drive
24x/10x/40x CD-RW Drive with
Roxio's Easy CD Creator
Microsoft Office Small Business software bundle
Norton Antivirus 2002 (90 day introductory offer)
Dell Jukebox powered by MusicMatch 6.0 for XP
Image Expert 2000 for XP, Dell Edition
3.5" Floppy Drive
56K Telephony Modem for Windows XP
Intel Pro 100+ PCI Ethernet Network Card
Dell Enhanced Performance USB keyboard
Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer
3 Yr Ltd Warranty / 3 Yr Ltd At-Home Service + Lifetime Phone Support
6 months of DellNet By MSN Internet Access
So, knowing the rest of my PC's components, which of the two monitors specified above do you suggest I get, and what are your reasons for your recommedation?
Hello. I'm new to this forum (I've been lurking for some time though). I have used the search function to help me make some decisions already but there is one thing that I haven't been able to get enough input on to help me decide which monitor to get. Will I be happier with a 19" (17.9" v.i.s.) CRT or a 17.4" v.i.s. LCD Flat Pannel? (See the specs for each below).
Actually, I already ordered the 19" CRT with my new PC from Dell on 1/3/02. (Their customer service rep said the PQ is better with the CRT specified). I just keep 2nd guessing myself wondering if I made the right choice. I love the Flat pannel I use at work, but that is strictly for business applications and some web surfing; no games, no DVD. I believe it's not too late for me to amend my purchase order so I need some thoughts from you very soon. I do want the best PQ that I can get, though I have to (that is to say, I want to) make a choice from
the monitor choices offered by Dell.
First let me say that I am not an avid gamer though I enjoy a game now and then. That is partly because my old PC is totally obsolete (PI 133MHz 64MB RAM 2Gig HD Win98 unknown video/audio cards). I suspect I may get a little more into gamming after getting my new PC, or at least my son will have an alternative to his Playstion or Nintendo. My PC is for general use: burn CD's, games, business applications, word processing, son's school work, web surfing (I'm an active member in the Audio & HiFi area at avsforum.com), e-mail. I will also use it to listen to CD's (and perhaps to watch DVD's) in my bedroom. In the hopefully near future I want to purchase a digital camcorder w/ still picture capability, so I want the ability to transfer/edit stills and video as well. Although this will not be a dedicated HT or Gaming PC, I want the best PQ I can get (within
the monitor choices offered by Dell and my budget (of course). (The Planar LCD is offerede by Dell though not listed in the link I provided).
CHOICE 1 (CRT):
P992 FD Trinitron
(customer service rep claimed it has a flat screen, not usual slightly curved screen, but I'm not sure about this)
Monitor Size: 19"
Vuiewable Screen Size: 17.97"
Dot pitch: .24 - .25mm AG
Horizontal Scan: 30Khz - 107Khz
Vertical Scan Refresh: 48Khz - 120Khz
Optimal Resolution: 1024 x 768 or 1280 x 1024 @ 85Hz Dimensions: H: 18.50" W: 17.80" D: 18.20"
Monitor Weight: 56.10lbs
CHOICE 2 (FLAT PANNEL / LCD):
Planar PV174
Display Panel: 17.4" color active matrix LCD (TFT)
Color: 16.7 million
Viewing Angle: 160° Horizontal and Vertical
Brightness (typical): 220 cd/m2
Contrast Ratio (typical): 400:1
Response Time (typical): 15 ms rise, 10 ms fall
Refresh Rate: 50-90 Hz analog
56-85 Hz digital
Supported Resolutions: SXGA (1280 x 1024), XGA (1024 x 768), SVGA (800 x 600), VGA (640 x 480), and others
Audio Stereo speakers with integral amp, 1W/channel
Pixel Pitch: 0.27 mm x 0.27 mm
Display Active Area: (WxH) 17.4-in diagonal, 13.61-in x 10.89-in
Display Dimensions: (WxHxD) 17.5-in x 17.8-in x 8.8-in
Weight 18.9 lbs/8.6kg
Supply Voltages: 110-220 VAC, 50-60 Hz
Power Consumption: 50W max (5W standby)
Video Inputs (Type): Analog RGB, Digital DVI
External Connections: DC input connector: standard receptacle
Video-input jack(s): Analog D-sub 15-pin & Digital DVI 24-pin
Audio port: Standard 1/8-inch audio jack
USB Hub: USB (1 upstram, 2 downstream)
Features: Multi-language support, On screen display (OSD)
Options: Built in VESA compatible (75 mm)
Software: Pivot® Pro version 6.0 included
This is the PC I ordered together with the P992 FD Trinitron CRT:
Dell Dimension 8200 series P4 @ 1.8Ghz
80 GB Ultra ATA/100 7200 rpm HD
256 MB PC800 RDRAM @ 400 MHz
Windows XP Home Edition OS
NVIDIA GeForce3 Ti200 graphics card
(4x AGP 64MB DDR DVI but no TV Out! :frowning: )
Turtle Beach Santa Cruz DSP Sound Card
16X Max. Variable DVD-ROM Drive
24x/10x/40x CD-RW Drive with
Roxio's Easy CD Creator
Microsoft Office Small Business software bundle
Norton Antivirus 2002 (90 day introductory offer)
Dell Jukebox powered by MusicMatch 6.0 for XP
Image Expert 2000 for XP, Dell Edition
3.5" Floppy Drive
56K Telephony Modem for Windows XP
Intel Pro 100+ PCI Ethernet Network Card
Dell Enhanced Performance USB keyboard
Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer
3 Yr Ltd Warranty / 3 Yr Ltd At-Home Service + Lifetime Phone Support
6 months of DellNet By MSN Internet Access
So, knowing the rest of my PC's components, which of the two monitors specified above do you suggest I get, and what are your reasons for your recommedation?