15" LCD Monitor suggestions plz

[esumitkumar]

Hi

I have 7 yrs old 14 " CRT monitor ..It went dead yesterday. Can anyone suggest which 15" LCD to buy ? I hav efew concerns :

1. Ppl say LCD bad for eyes ? is that true ? ( i work in office 8-10 hrs on a CRT and then at home i do some surfing + watching movie daily)

2. We frnds usually watch movies on my PC..will LCD position and viewing angle will be a problem for movie watchers ?

3. Which brand is cheapest and best in LCD ?

Thanks
Sumit

[janitha]

1. Quite contrary.Your eyes will get a lot of relief after switching to LCD and there will be much less radiation.
2. The matter is not the same here. Those sitting at an angle will have a poorer viewing experience.
3. Vewsonic, which was very costly once have become cheap now. Get a 15" for about Rs.7400/-. But better still, get a 17" by paying another 700 rupees.

[zyberboy]

Originally Posted by esumitkumar

1. Ppl say LCD bad for eyes ? is that true ? ( i work in office 8-10 hrs on a CRT and then at home i do some surfing + watching movie daily)

Lcd is definetly uncomfortable if use it with default brightness and contrast, reduce the brightness to appropriate levels, expect some uneasiness for the first month, ur eyes need to cope with the new Lcd.

[ssk_the_gr8]

samsung 540n is my suggestion
i am usin it & it is very good

[janitha]

Originally Posted by ssk_the_gr8

samsung 540n is my suggestion
i am usin it & it is very good

May be, but I think it will cost about Rs. 8.2K.

[ssk_the_gr8]

^^it was also the best performer in 15" category in digit

[janitha]

Originally Posted by ssk_the_gr8

^^it was also the best performer in 15" category in digit

But for that price or even less, he will get a Viewsonic 17". Two inches matter a lot and Viewsonic is not a bad brand.

[ssk_the_gr8]

i bought it 4 months ago & then 17" wasnt that cheap.. now if its cheaper then he can go with viewsonic

[PikachuTrAiNeR]

Well, I'd just want to point out that you'd be better off going with a 17" flat panel. I'd also advise using your TV for the purpose of watching movies, since a screen just won't help with the angle issue. You could get a line out cable for the purpose.
And do NOT get a CRT again. A LCD will help your eyes a tad better. Whoever told you LCDs hurt is a nublet. After you get one, you'll no longer have those hurting, itchy, red eyes you have / used to have.

[zyberboy]

^^thats not always the case,a small percentage of people r allergic to lcd's back light

[janitha]

Originally Posted by cyberboy_kerala

^^thats not always the case,a small percentage of people r allergic to lcd's back light

Allergic to Light?

[zyberboy]

^^at least for some http://www.cloanto.com/users/mcb/19960719lcd.html

For most, lcd is better than crt..no radiation or other kind of emissions

[esumitkumar]

Thanks all..so viewsonic 17" which model should i take and whats the price ?

Whoever told you LCDs hurt is a nublet

i read this in all digit threads..do a search with keyword LCD ..

[janitha]

Originally Posted by cyberboy_kerala

^^at least for some http://www.cloanto.com/users/mcb/19960719lcd.html

For most, lcd is better than crt..no radiation or other kind of emissions

Interesting. But the author still prefers to use LCD!

[zyberboy]

^^yeah,i have problem with lcd, but i still prefer lcd becoz crt has radiation and other thermionic emissions.

[esumitkumar]

viewsonic 17" which model should i take and whats the price

somebody tell

[a_k_s_h_a_y]

actually sorry i cant help much

but recent issue of digit had a complete review of Monitors !! it rocked !! i think it was 2 months back !!

go for the ViewSonic 17inch WideScreen (16:10)...there is only 1 such offering from viewsonic btw..so no confusions
17 inch cost abt 500 Rs more then 15 inch monitors !! big deal so go for 17