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Flat screen (CRT) or panel (LCD)?

Feb 28, 2006 2:20PM PST

I think my mom's monitor is about to die, as it randomly changes colors now and then. A white screen will take on a purple tint, then green, then white, then off-white, ec.
I've been looking on newegg for a new monitor, and I'm wondering if maybe I should give her my monitor (ViewSonic E70 - LOVE it), and get the new one for myself. I was originally thinking flat screen CRT:
ViewSonic E70F+SB Metallic on Black 17"
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16824116254

But then, I thought about some LCDs, and thought maybe I could get one of them.
Acer AL1511 Black 15"
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16824009047
HP L1506 Black 15"
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16824176040

I know they're not the speedy-est monitors, but I don't do much gaming. However, I do watch my DVDs on my PC. Is 25ms too slow for watching movies? If so, how about 16ms? I've never owned an LCD display (unless you count my Pocket PC).
I suppose I don't really /need/ the LCD, but it would be nice.

Thoughts/comments/suggestions? Thanks...
Or even better yet, any suggestions on a different monitor that's better than the three listed above? If it's CRT, I want flat screen if possible.
Thanks again!
-Christopher

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Planar PL1700
Mar 1, 2006 10:26AM PST

17" flat panel with a 3 year 2 day replacement policy. Look at Price Grabber for the lowest price. I paid