would a 17" LCD help me in this sense?

GenIV · 02-13-2003, 03:03 AM

I've been spending alot of times in from of the computer lately. like 10+ hours a day and will probably do so for a while.

and I get alot of eyestrains and sometimes my left eye would involuntarily twitch. (I know it's from the computer cause if I stay way from the computer/monitor for a day or two it would stop)
and my eyes get tired

anyway I'm currently using a 19" CRT.

would getting a LCD ease the strain on my eyes?
also I know it's bad to be too close to a CRT monitor. but is it the same case with an LCD?

also I like the display size of a 19" monitor. so should I get a 19" monitor or save the $ and get a 17" instead. (cause I know CRT is not measured by screen size and LCD is actual screen size)

**phx** · 02-13-2003, 07:47 AM

I think LCD monitors are much better for eyes then CRT's . If you use you computer that long i would suggest buying a LCD.

**OS-Wiz** · 02-13-2003, 08:53 AM

I've found that moderate, indirect lighting really helps with eyestrain. I use a single, 100w torch lamp in the corner of the room furthest from the CRT. I also run the CRT a little low on brightness and contrast.

**punkrawk** · 02-13-2003, 09:59 AM

i mnust say LCDs are much easier on my eeyes. Another thing that woul.d really scare me is that if i spent too much time on the computer, say like 5 hours or so in the evening playing mutliplayer games, the skin on my cheeks would get warm to the touch, appear red, and feel dry.

God i hope i wasnt cooking my skin with CRT radiation. Ever since i got my LCD, ive never felt this again, and never feel the eyestrain i used to. and keep in mind i haid a a fiarly goodmonitor at a lower resooltuoion than i have it now at a high refresh rate too, so i definately say go for the LCD, potentially ruining your eyesight is not worth saving $200 bucks or so now if it means bigger and more severe problems later.

**russ_watters** · 02-13-2003, 12:43 PM

Have you tried increasing your refresh rate?

**OS-Wiz** · 02-13-2003, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by russ_watters
Have you tried increasing your refresh rate?

Very good, missed that. And a resolution of 1024x760 or lower might help too.

**sna** · 02-13-2003, 07:23 PM

Get a TFT it is better and dont worry about the money u r paying for ur eyes how much u pay for ur eyes

?

I d recommend the samsung T series (the best available)

and a 17inch TFTis very close to a 19inchCRT dont bother paying so much for 19TFT unless u got the cash

and finally
be sure to check these thing out

contrast (choose it 400:1, 450:1 or 500:1) the bigger the better
brightness 250
refresh 25MS (the less the better)
view angle 80/80/80 or at least 70
also DVI!!!!!

check the samsung 17 inch T series it is the best u wont regret it

GenIV · 02-13-2003, 09:53 PM

thanks for the input guys.

cost is an issue for me now that I"m unemployed but
I'll try to set asside a budget of $450 for it.

I've worked with first gen LCD and honest it looks crappy compared to CRT.

not that I'm too familiar with specs. but how are LCD qualities compared to CRT now?

I mostly do work on it but someones go on gamming binges so I want something that's also good for gaming also (FPS)

there was a a Planar 18" for $464 deal from slickdeals.net but now its' expired.. I guess I would have to wait until another LCD deals come around again

**sna** · 02-13-2003, 10:33 PM

well, the LCD looks great in some models better tan CRT these days
keep in mind the specs 400:1 at least, 25ms at most and 250 brightness or above

for games u should look for a refresh rate less then 25ms it is not perfect like crt but acceptable.

dont go for a cheap 18 inch go for a pricy 17 inch u ll be amazed by the difference in image quality

for me the samsung T series is the right one

**Seventh Order** · 02-14-2003, 04:57 AM

Well, actually there is no gaming LCD in the market right now *finger crossed*. If you consider youself as a hardcore gamer, forget the LCD. It's just not worth it.

The perfect gaming LCD won't be available for another 2-3 years.

02-13-2003, 03:03 AM	#1
GenIV Sleeps with the Fishes Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: brooklyn, NY USA Posts: 367	would a 17" LCD help me in this sense? I've been spending alot of times in from of the computer lately. like 10+ hours a day and will probably do so for a while. and I get alot of eyestrains and sometimes my left eye would involuntarily twitch. (I know it's from the computer cause if I stay way from the computer/monitor for a day or two it would stop) and my eyes get tired anyway I'm currently using a 19" CRT. would getting a LCD ease the strain on my eyes? also I know it's bad to be too close to a CRT monitor. but is it the same case with an LCD? also I like the display size of a 19" monitor. so should I get a 19" monitor or save the $ and get a 17" instead. (cause I know CRT is not measured by screen size and LCD is actual screen size) Last edited by GenIV; 02-13-2003 at 03:05 AM.

02-13-2003, 08:53 AM	#3
OS-Wiz Old School OCer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: St. Louis, Mo, USA Posts: 12,125	I've found that moderate, indirect lighting really helps with eyestrain. I use a single, 100w torch lamp in the corner of the room furthest from the CRT. I also run the CRT a little low on brightness and contrast. __________________ The Money Trap = Intel i7 930 \| Swiftech H2O-220 Ultima XT quad fans w/AS5 \| ASUS Rampage III Extreme ROG \| 3 x 2GB G.Skill DDR3 2000 6-9-6-24 \| 2 x EVGA GTX 480 SC SLI \| OCZ Vertex Turbo 60GB SSD \| WD VelociRaptor \| X-Fi Fatal1ty \| Klipsch ProMedia \| Cooler Master HAF 932 \| Antec TPQ-1200W \| Dell U2711 2560 x 1440 27" \| Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit \| APC RS1500

02-13-2003, 09:59 AM	#4
punkrawk Hammerhead Shark Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: sd,ca,usa Posts: 1,237	i mnust say LCDs are much easier on my eeyes. Another thing that woul.d really scare me is that if i spent too much time on the computer, say like 5 hours or so in the evening playing mutliplayer games, the skin on my cheeks would get warm to the touch, appear red, and feel dry. God i hope i wasnt cooking my skin with CRT radiation. Ever since i got my LCD, ive never felt this again, and never feel the eyestrain i used to. and keep in mind i haid a a fiarly goodmonitor at a lower resooltuoion than i have it now at a high refresh rate too, so i definately say go for the LCD, potentially ruining your eyesight is not worth saving $200 bucks or so now if it means bigger and more severe problems later. __________________ Specs: Hercules Prophetview 920 17" LCD of * kicking WIN XP Pro of * kicking P3 733 @ 792 384 MB Crucial CAS 3 RAM Geforce 4 4200 64 MB of * kicking Lite-On 48x12x48 CDRW of * kicking thanks so some firmware updates SB LIVE! Value Altec Lansing ACS 54W Soyo 7KCA+ or something like that

02-13-2003, 07:23 PM	#7
sna Hammerhead Shark Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Germany Posts: 1,805	Get a TFT it is better and dont worry about the money u r paying for ur eyes how much u pay for ur eyes? I d recommend the samsung T series (the best available) and a 17inch TFTis very close to a 19inchCRT dont bother paying so much for 19TFT unless u got the cash and finally be sure to check these thing out contrast (choose it 400:1, 450:1 or 500:1) the bigger the better brightness 250 refresh 25MS (the less the better) view angle 80/80/80 or at least 70 also DVI!!!!! check the samsung 17 inch T series it is the best u wont regret it __________________ My first PC...Apple //e 1982 Then a Mac switch 1-Amiga 2000 switch 2-386SX Then 486 DX4 100 Then PIII 500 Then P4 2.53B Now (upgraded) 2.4 AMDX2 ,ASUS SLI ,nf4ultra,2G DDR400 X1900XT,2x Raptors 74 in raid 0,300G MAXTOR SATA2/16cache/ncq ,Lian-Liv1000,Enermax 600WATT,NEC 16x DVDr,SB aud.card,BlueTooth keyb+mouse Coming soon Quad core Intel Last edited by sna; 02-13-2003 at 07:29 PM.

02-13-2003, 09:53 PM	#8
GenIV Sleeps with the Fishes Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: brooklyn, NY USA Posts: 367	thanks for the input guys. cost is an issue for me now that I"m unemployed but I'll try to set asside a budget of $450 for it. I've worked with first gen LCD and honest it looks crappy compared to CRT. not that I'm too familiar with specs. but how are LCD qualities compared to CRT now? I mostly do work on it but someones go on gamming binges so I want something that's also good for gaming also (FPS) there was a a Planar 18" for $464 deal from slickdeals.net but now its' expired.. I guess I would have to wait until another LCD deals come around again Last edited by GenIV; 02-13-2003 at 09:54 PM.

02-13-2003, 07:47 AM	#2
phx Reef Shark Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: tr Posts: 361	I think LCD monitors are much better for eyes then CRT's . If you use you computer that long i would suggest buying a LCD.

02-13-2003, 12:43 PM	#5
russ_watters Mako Shark Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Philadelphia, PA, USA Posts: 4,401	Have you tried increasing your refresh rate?

02-13-2003, 10:33 PM	#9
sna Hammerhead Shark Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Germany Posts: 1,805	well, the LCD looks great in some models better tan CRT these days keep in mind the specs 400:1 at least, 25ms at most and 250 brightness or above for games u should look for a refresh rate less then 25ms it is not perfect like crt but acceptable. dont go for a cheap 18 inch go for a pricy 17 inch u ll be amazed by the difference in image quality for me the samsung T series is the right one __________________ My first PC...Apple //e 1982 Then a Mac switch 1-Amiga 2000 switch 2-386SX Then 486 DX4 100 Then PIII 500 Then P4 2.53B Now (upgraded) 2.4 AMDX2 ,ASUS SLI ,nf4ultra,2G DDR400 X1900XT,2x Raptors 74 in raid 0,300G MAXTOR SATA2/16cache/ncq ,Lian-Liv1000,Enermax 600WATT,NEC 16x DVDr,SB aud.card,BlueTooth keyb+mouse Coming soon Quad core Intel

02-14-2003, 04:57 AM	#10
Seventh Order Tiger Shark Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: BC. Canada Posts: 570	Well, actually there is no gaming LCD in the market right now finger crossed. If you consider youself as a hardcore gamer, forget the LCD. It's just not worth it. The perfect gaming LCD won't be available for another 2-3 years.

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