CRTs for Luddites |
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![]() 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. More resources
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NEC MultiSync FE992 |
ThinkVision C190 |
ViewSonic G220fb |
| Review date | October 27, 2005 | October 31, 2005 | November 3, 2005 |
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| Review summary | Though CRTs are moving toward obsolescence, the NEC MultiSync FE992 offers good performance and a lot of screen real estate for a low price. | The ThinkVision C190 offers good overall performance and streak-free images for gamers, but graphics pros should look for a monitor with more vivid color. | The ViewSonic G220f is a large CRT that provides good mainstream performance, but serious graphics professionals should look elsewhere. |
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| Display (projector) technology | CRT | CRT | CRT |
| Display (projector) diagonal size | 19 in | 19 in | 21 in |
| Viewable screen size | 18 in | 18 in | 20 in |
| Compatibility | PC | PC | PC , Mac |
| Max resolution | 1600 x 1200 | 1600 x 1200 | 2048 x 1536 |
| Dot pitch | 0.25 mm | 0.22 mm | 0.21 mm |
| Input device type | None | None | None |
| Service & support type | 3 years warranty | 3 years warranty | 3 years warranty |
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| Product name | NEC MultiSync FE992 | ThinkVision C190 | ViewSonic G220fb |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
| Price range | Email me when this product is available | Email me when this product is available | Email me when this product is available |