My 17" CRT monitor is approaching its last days.
I have a dual monitor setup & I use the better, calibrated CRT (the dying one, at present) to process images.
I understand that only the pricey LCD monitors (roughly above USD 500) can be considered similar in their color/tone reproduction to not-so-special CRT monitors. I also know that ordinary CRT monitors are no longer in production.
I have two choices:
A) A "new" 17" CRTwith no bells & whistles. This offers 85Hz refresh rate for 1024 x768 and lower rates for higher resolutions. (Price: USD60 with a warranty period of 3 years)
B) An above average 20-22" LCD monitor with less than 80% gamut coverage. (Price USD200 with one year warranty, a few dead pixels are considered normal).
I have enough space, so that is not a concern.
Do you think that a common garden 17" CRT monitor can outshine an average 20-22" LCD monitor for image processing work? Would you consider buying a CRT for your work these days?
Thank you
(PS: I did read the earlier discussion on this subject).