CRTs for Luddites

Lara Luepke
Lara Luepke
Assistant editor
Updated November 30, 2005

CRTs are slowly but inevitably being replaced by sleek, thin LCD monitors. Both technologies have advantages and disadvantages, but most manufacturers have given up producing better CRTs, instead focusing on improving the performance of crowd-favorite LCDs. Though most of us have been won over by LCDs' slim form factor; flat, bright screen; flexibility; and small footprint, some gamers and digital artists still prefer CRTs. For those who'd rather stick with the 100-year-old technology, these reviews are for you.

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