Monitor (Which to choose?)

[Utsuse]

I'm about to buy a new computer kit so since I'm not an expert I'd preciate some insight from you experts.

Would like to have some input on which monitor to buy. Are they more or less the same, or is there any differences except in price and size?

My monitor budget is around 2-3-400 € and i have been looking at 17'' and 19''

(Found a 19'' wide mirai for €300 - anyone know if it's any good?)

[Stomis]

Well let me advise you 19 can strain your eyes reading text...Only bad thing about my Samsung 19"

[Slots]

how can it strain your eyes... i ahve been looking at this 19" for 3-5 years without straining them whilke staring at if for like 8-12 hour sittings each time. that would be the refreshrate messing with your eyes. but there isnt anything else i can tell you too look for...

[Shinzui]

Resolution can play a factor in straining. x_X If it's too high obviously your eyes are going to strain a bit, you can always turn it down luckily.

[Sykoi]

A monitor is pretty much a monitor, but for safety's sake, google the brand + review and see if there are any serious problems with them.

If you're asking which is better, LCD vs CRT - I say CRT, but then again I use insanely high resolutions and don't like paying $6-700.

[Raku]

A monitor is pretty much a monitor, but for safety's sake, google the brand + review and see if there are any serious problems with them.

If you're asking which is better, LCD vs CRT - I say CRT, but then again I use insanely high resolutions and don't like paying $6-700.

Im with you on the $750-1200 (In Aus :() but id hav to say if you can get a decent 16' or 17' LCD at a good price its all good. (Ebay FTW!)

[Shinzui]

Are you thinking about buying a regular, flat screen, or flat panel at all? It would help to know, that sort of narrows the options a bit.

[Utsuse]

I was into the tft flats... But am open even for crt...