My vision is screwed, are LCDs better?

2nd May 2007, 10:27

I'm down to 80% and I must know if ditching my CRT would be a good idea.

piotke · 2nd May 2007, 10:58

I also wear glasses. for about 5 years I'm using a TFT right now, a lot better for my eyes. I can work straight all day at the computer, with CRT I had to take a half hour break every 2 hours minimum. Less taxing for my eyes now.

2nd May 2007, 11:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by piotke

I also wear glasses. for about 5 years I'm using a TFT right now, a lot better for my eyes. I can work straight all day at the computer, with CRT I had to take a half hour break every 2 hours minimum. Less taxing for my eyes now.

Yes, but did your doctor recommend anything regarding CRT vs LCD?

piotke · 2nd May 2007, 11:29

I was one of the first with a TFT, so no, there wasn't any advice. Just talking personal experience here.

2nd May 2007, 21:34

I switched to an LCD partially because I could feel my eyes being worn out, and when I took them of the monitor and put them back on I could feel the strain. This was 1280x1024 at 60Hz. This also caused me to play games at 1024x768 at 85Hz just so my eyes wouldn't wear out. I miss my CRT alot cause it had beautiful colors, but I love my new LCD cause I don't feel as tired anymore and bigger resolution = great image.

2nd May 2007, 21:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nessmaster

I switched to an LCD partially because I could feel my eyes being worn out, and when I took them of the monitor and put them back on I could feel the strain. This was 1280x1024 at 60Hz. This also caused me to play games at 1024x768 at 85Hz just so my eyes wouldn't wear out. I miss my CRT alot cause it had beautiful colors, but I love my new LCD cause I don't feel as tired anymore and bigger resolution = great image.

Interesting, it is exactly the same for me but it hasn't started until recently.

2nd May 2007, 21:57

I've got a dual screen setup at home with a 19" CRT flatron 1280*1024 at 85hz and a 19" TFT (first generation samsung 191T) 1280*1024 at 60hz. I've noticed that watching even an older TFT is more relaxed for the eyes.

Partly due to the "non existing" flicker on a TFT but following my own opinion much more because the image is less bright. You that strong backlight from a CRT al the time for 8 our a day.

I'me for one planning to get rid of my 19" monitors and buy me 1 or 2 24" TFTs. Better for my eyes and it free's up some space on my already cluttered desk.

2nd May 2007, 22:45

I always worked with a CRT, usualy at 70Hz (when I was very young, I even had it set at 60Hz, until I started to get headaches

) and at a way too high resolution (=lots of space, but slightly unsharp image)

.
I didn't realy noticed any troubles like lazy or sore eyes -except after 5 hours

- but since I started using LCDs, my eyes realy get tired a lot faster when I'm using my CRT

. I sometimes feel my eyes aren't as good as they used to be

.
So switching to LCD is suggestable if you want to protect your eyes, but I do suggest to spend some extra time and money, because $100 isn't going to get you CRT quality (no ghosting, good colors and contrast and no overpowered (back)light).

3rd May 2007, 10:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by HardFreak

So switching to LCD is suggestable if you want to protect your eyes, but I do suggest to spend some extra time and money, because $100 isn't going to get you CRT quality (no ghosting, good colors and contrast and no overpowered (back)light).

I am buying the Samsung 226BW, which nuked the competition in the behardware review (and even more in the not shown input lag tests)

ships on the 30th

jmke · 3rd May 2007, 15:15

widescreen

2nd May 2007, 10:27	#1
Rutar Posts: n/a	My vision is screwed, are LCDs better? I'm down to 80% and I must know if ditching my CRT would be a good idea.

2nd May 2007, 10:58	#2
piotke [M] Reviewer Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 5,003	I also wear glasses. for about 5 years I'm using a TFT right now, a lot better for my eyes. I can work straight all day at the computer, with CRT I had to take a half hour break every 2 hours minimum. Less taxing for my eyes now. __________________ .

2nd May 2007, 11:29	#4
piotke [M] Reviewer Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 5,003	I was one of the first with a TFT, so no, there wasn't any advice. Just talking personal experience here. __________________ .

3rd May 2007, 15:15	#10
jmke Madshrimp Join Date: May 2002 Location: 7090/Belgium Posts: 79,021	widescreen __________________

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2nd May 2007, 21:34	#5
Nessmaster Posts: n/a	I switched to an LCD partially because I could feel my eyes being worn out, and when I took them of the monitor and put them back on I could feel the strain. This was 1280x1024 at 60Hz. This also caused me to play games at 1024x768 at 85Hz just so my eyes wouldn't wear out. I miss my CRT alot cause it had beautiful colors, but I love my new LCD cause I don't feel as tired anymore and bigger resolution = great image.

2nd May 2007, 21:57	#7
sandstorm Posts: n/a	I've got a dual screen setup at home with a 19" CRT flatron 12801024 at 85hz and a 19" TFT (first generation samsung 191T) 12801024 at 60hz. I've noticed that watching even an older TFT is more relaxed for the eyes. Partly due to the "non existing" flicker on a TFT but following my own opinion much more because the image is less bright. You that strong backlight from a CRT al the time for 8 our a day. I'me for one planning to get rid of my 19" monitors and buy me 1 or 2 24" TFTs. Better for my eyes and it free's up some space on my already cluttered desk.

2nd May 2007, 22:45	#8
wutske Posts: n/a	I always worked with a CRT, usualy at 70Hz (when I was very young, I even had it set at 60Hz, until I started to get headaches ) and at a way too high resolution (=lots of space, but slightly unsharp image) . I didn't realy noticed any troubles like lazy or sore eyes -except after 5 hours - but since I started using LCDs, my eyes realy get tired a lot faster when I'm using my CRT . I sometimes feel my eyes aren't as good as they used to be . So switching to LCD is suggestable if you want to protect your eyes, but I do suggest to spend some extra time and money, because $100 isn't going to get you CRT quality (no ghosting, good colors and contrast and no overpowered (back)light).