LCD vs. CRT monitor help (Samsung or HP variety...)

[Aaron Chan]

Hey all,

I am currently using a 17" CRT monitor at 1024x768 @ 85Hz. I am planning
to buy an LCD monitor. My question is, will I notice anything different in
terms of viewing area if I buy a 15" LCD monitor? Will it be smaller, bigger
or the same? As well as this, will there be more or less flickering? Since I
think 15" LCD monitors run at a native resolution of 1024x768 @ 75Hz.

Another question, would I be better off getting a 17" LCD? And as well
as this, are LCDs good for gaming? I am looking to buy one of the following
LCD monitors:

* Samsung 15" 153 TFT LCD Monitor *
* HP Pavilion F1503 TFT LCD Monitor *

Has anyone used/tried any of the above? Any comments? Any other
suggestions?

Thanks in advance,
Aaron Chan

 

[Chris Stolworthy]

It will be smaller but only slightly so. As far as flicker, no because a
LCD doesn't "Refresh" as a traditional monitor. However if you play alot of
fast paced games where there is a lot of redraw, LCD's have a problem where
they blur when redrawing rapidly. Not badly but annoying. But you do save
ALOT of desk space.

ParanoiaBOTS

 

[Aaron Chan]

Thanks Chris!

 

[Aaron Chan]

BTW, sorry for the duplicate posting (I tried to cancel right after I posted
the second one). When I posted the second one, I was under the impression
that the first one did not get sent (this is because my "Sent Date" column
was set to ascending instead of descending ). Sorry once again..

 

[Devang Devani]

I myself have a Samsung 150MP 15" LCD and am loving it. I play games on it
all the time and have seen no problems or lag. I know that the refresh rate
on my LCD is about 65Hz but Viewsonic LCD's have a higher refresh rate.

As for size, the 15" LCD is approximately the same viewable as a 17" CRT

In my opinion your probably going to be paying too much or an HP LCD monitor
just becuase of the brand.