23 replies to this topic

[togerland]

I like the ability to change my resolution especially with older games.... Is possible to buy them new somewhere?

[Dot Matrix]

You're kidding, right? New? No way.

Used? Look in your local computer shop.



Also, it should be said that graphics cards can adjust the resolutions of LCD monitors automatically, but it needs to be set up in the settings.

[+articuno1au]

What he said but more politely..

[JonathanMarston]

CRTs really are better than LCDs in every way besides size and power consumption. I tried playing Thief 2 on an LCD recently...not nearly as immersive due to the constant glow that LCDs give off...

And graphics cards cannot "adjust" the resolution of LCDs. All they do is scale the image up or down before sending it to the LCD, blurring the image.

[torrentthief]

yes... in a time machine.

[+DJ Dark]

Umm CRT's give a constant glow too, actually it's worse the LCD's oh and lets not forget the fact that CRT's are actually worse for your eyes...

[RandPC]

They still manufacture 1280x1024 19" LCD's. You'll still have to suffer the poor resolution scaling but at least it hopefully won't be as bad, and you won't have to worry about the aspect ratio issues anymore.
That's the best you're likely to be able to do though, nobody is manufacturing consumer CRT monitors at all anymore so low resolution 5:4/4:3 panels are the best solution you're going to find, you'll be paying a definite price premium as their pretty low volume.

[Tilt090]

have a couple of sony trinitron in box brand new 21" crt but manufactured in 2000/2001 and shipping will cost a bomb.

[daniel_rh]

I have two providers Marty McFly and Dr. Emmett Brown, call them and I'm sure you'll find what you're looking for

[tsupersonic]

Did you try ebay or craigslist or such sites? You should really try and find a new LCD monitor, imo, but hey it's your money!

[Kelxin]

If you're worried about the "glow", get an OLED Monitor since they don't use backlights.

[neufuse]

If you're worried about the "glow", get an OLED Monitor since they don't use backlights.

every time someone brings up "I want a CRT" we go down the OLED route just to find out they are extreamly rare in larger sizes (greater then 15") and cost a TON!

[Kelxin]

Heh, I never said it would be cheap, or big lol

Edit: But it looks like they might release a 55"er in July!!!! http://www.engadget....le-9-000-price/

[protocol7]

New is probably going to be tricky but see if you can find one on ebay/CL etc for local pickup. They do weigh a ton, so shipping would hurt.

I got a nice 21" Trinitron one with an old Mac I bought a year or so ago. Wasn't one of these, sadly.

[nub]

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