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July 26th, 2005 04:00

Flat CRT vs. Flat Panel?

Are old CRT's better for video and photograph editing?
 
My son complains about my flat panel giving him a headache and doesn't like it; he prefers a CRT.
 
Opinions?
 
 
  • chromey

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    Posted July 26th, 2005 07:00

    Some people say flat panels give them headaches, some say the same about CRTs. CRTs cause headaches because of their low refresh rates and flickering that normally you don't see. However, even though you don't see it, your eyes pick the flickering up and it gives you headaches after a while. LCD headaches are typically based on them being substantially brighter than CRTs in most cases. I've found LCDs a little easier on the eyes after having CRTs for about 15 years. As for image/video editing, again it depends. LCDs typically have better color representation with the exception of blacks (LCDs have a hard time displaying a TRUE black color - it's usually more of a very dark grey).
  • spddemun

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    Posted July 26th, 2005 17:00

    Thanks for your opinion.:smileyhappy:  I think I'll go by a Dell kiosk here and see what the new FP's look like...if they have any on display.  Mine is an older one, analog, before digital; so he may see a difference.

     

  • reddice

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    Posted July 31st, 2005 06:00

    I had CRT and it use to give me a headache after a short time. I can be on the LCD all day and no headaches.
  • spddemun

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    Posted July 31st, 2005 07:00

    Is yours digital?
     
    Mine is analog, and maybe that's the difference?
  • spddemun

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    Posted September 3rd, 2005 00:00

    I finally decided on the 19" Flat CRT, since it was what my son really wanted.  He is very happy with it and the picture is really crisp. 
     
    I think the headaches he gets on my flat panel (analog) may be because I have the res set low for failing eyesight.:smileyindifferent:  My new laptop is causing me viewing problems, though.:smileyhappy:

    Message Edited by spddemun on 09-17-2005 08:30 AM