Why the 2001FP over a 19\'\' CRT?
 

I'm going to buy a new monitor for multi-tabling. A 19'' CRT@1600x1200 is $250, and the 2001FP is $700. Is it worth the extra $? Why?

Re: Why the 2001FP over a 19\'\' CRT?
 

the 2001 is not 700$ and CRTs blow [censored] ass.

Re: Why the 2001FP over a 19\'\' CRT?
 

Yea, you should be able to find a dell coupon or deal to use to get your 2001FP to about $500 (probably even less). The ONLY semi-plausible reason you'd go with a CRT insead of the 2001FP is that the couple hundred bucks more you would spend on the 2001FP are THAT important to you. That is the ONLY possible reason.

Re: Why the 2001FP over a 19\'\' CRT?
 

How is the LCD better?

Re: Why the 2001FP over a 19\'\' CRT?
 

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- Super razor-sharp text, at 1600x1200. Most CRTs at that resolution are a little on the fuzzy side, especially the cheaper ones.
- No flicker whatsoever. This, combined with the first point, means you can stare at your monitor for hours with absolutely no eye strain. It's like reading off a very well lit piece of paper.
- Thin and lightweight. Believe me, lug a 20" or 21" monitor around a couple times, and that alone will be worth the money. [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]
- CRTs put out radiation, the long-term effects of which are still uncertain.
- Somewhat less power consumption. Although the 2001 is a bit power-hungry, so it doesn't save you all that much on the power bill vs. CRT.
- They just look cool!

There are probably other advantages I'm missing.

-- Kevin

Re: Why the 2001FP over a 19\'\' CRT?
 

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I'm going to buy a new monitor for multi-tabling. A 19'' CRT@1600x1200 is $250, and the 2001FP is $700. Is it worth the extra $? Why?

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The only way to really convince you of this would be to sit you down in front of a 2001FP and a 19" CRT. They are light-years apart. I have a really nice viewsonic 19" CRT next to my 2001FP's now, and it really looks terrible in comparison.

Re: Why the 2001FP over a 19\'\' CRT?
 

yeapretty much everything kross said. Also one thing I love about the 2001FP is you can rotate it easily (making it 'tall'), so that when you're writing a paper or something, you can see the entire page really easily. I love that feature.

Re: Why the 2001FP over a 19\'\' CRT?
 

First, the 2001fp is not 700 unless you're a prag. wait for the right time use a coupon, keep it in the low 5s.

Second it's way more pimp.

Re: Why the 2001FP over a 19\'\' CRT?
 

I have no idea what you're talking about. Please explain. Also please notice my avatar [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img] [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

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I have no idea what you're talking about. Please explain. Also please notice my avatar [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img] [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

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I think he's talking about how you can rotate it 90 degrees so that it's tall & narrow.