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UltraShy · 09-07-2009, 02:04 PM

When did you purchase a new monitor? Are you like me, buying one only because the prior one has died?

Or do you buy a new one just to upgrade?

TorLin · 09-07-2009, 02:14 PM

the last one i had died, so i voted "When the old one died"

but there are other reasons to get a new computer monitor.

Mercurochrome · 09-07-2009, 04:34 PM

It was a gift from mommy and daddy.

Hank Scorpio · 09-07-2009, 06:08 PM

I only get a new monitor when I get a new computer. This one I have now is great. About 22 inches wide screen and it tilts and turns(Sometimes I stand at the computer. I'm weird). It's better than my tv. I just wish these flat monitors didn't get brighter and darker depending on the angle you look from.

nightrain · 09-07-2009, 06:22 PM

I upgraded. My old one kinda sucked.

Ospi · 09-07-2009, 06:23 PM

I began doing a lot of 3d modeling and technical drawing work so I wanted double monitors. Really handy.

Iced Soul · 09-07-2009, 06:59 PM

I got a new one because my aunt and uncle (who works with computers) thought my old one was old, so they bought me a new flat screen monitor... along with a computer.

huh · 09-07-2009, 08:25 PM

To upgrade. My huge CRT had to go. It was just a huge waste of space. Replaced it with a comparable LCD.

Syrena · 09-07-2009, 08:50 PM

Normally, my answer would be 'when the last one died', but my parents got me a lcd for xmas time. It's so great, and I didn't have to kill myself lifting it up like the old clunky one.

UltraShy · 09-07-2009, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hank Scorpio

I just wish these flat monitors didn't get brighter and darker depending on the angle you look from.

That's one reason I liked my old 21" CRT. Damn fine monitor till it died. In terms of picture quality it simply doesn't get any better than a CRT, though they are exceptionally heavy.

shyvr6 · 09-07-2009, 09:54 PM

I'm still using my original one from about six years ago. I really need to get a new one.

Amocholes · 09-08-2009, 02:42 AM

the old one was dying but not dead yet. Video was getting fuzzy and turning green.

coldmorning · 09-08-2009, 03:01 AM

For a dual montior setup.

Null · 09-08-2009, 03:36 AM

The old one was wearing out, so I got a new one for Christmas.

Duke of Prunes · 09-08-2009, 04:05 AM

I replaced my fairly decent CRT (some old 19" Diamondtron) with the best CRT ever (Sony GDM-FW900, aka 24" widescreen Trinitron). No tacky LCDs for me, thanks. With LCDs you can either choose lousy picture quality but acceptable gaming performance, amazing picture quality and unacceptable gaming performance or a mediocre mix between the two. Staring at a CRT, contrary to popular belief, isn't that hard on your eyes at all unless your refresh rate is too low, you've got the contrast and brightness RIGHT UP and no ambient lighting in your room, or it's one of those ancient 50s TVs that leaks radiation and explodes if you so much as tap on the tube.

Just Lurking · 09-08-2009, 05:38 AM

I have two computers and previously had a pair of 17" CRTs to go along with them. It was probably some time in 2005 (?) that I upgraded them both to 19" LCD (did them both on the same day, same make). I couldn't take those monstrosity CRTs any longer.

I'll probably keep these LCD monitors until they die.

ShyFX · 09-08-2009, 09:01 AM

I still have the same 15" flat screen that came with my desktop computer. It'd be nice to have one of those huge 20+ inch monitors but I can't justify buying one while this one is still working.

Freedom2010 · 09-08-2009, 12:43 PM

I haven't ever brought a new moniter- just a new computer.

Toad Licker · 09-10-2009, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Freedom2010

I haven't ever bought a new moniter- just a new computer.

Same, usually with an upgrade to a larger monitor.

ecotec83 · 09-10-2009, 11:05 AM

I replaced a cheap kds 15 inch walmart lcd when i built a new computer. My logic was why spend 1000$ building a core2quad computer with a high end graphics card only to use a small 15 inch monitor with a 1024x768 resolution. I upgraded to a 21.6" samsung widescreen

View Poll Results: When did you buy a new monitor?
When the old one died.	14	25.45%
To upgrade, even though the old one still worked.	31	56.36%
When I wanted to add a second monitor so I could have two.	2	3.64%
Never bought a new one -- this is my first.	8	14.55%
Voters: 55. You may not vote on this poll

09-07-2009, 02:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
UltraShy Status: Accident of Birth Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Milwaukee, WI (Atheist, Libertarian) Gender: Male Age: 36 Posts: 24,572	Computer Monitor When did you purchase a new monitor? Are you like me, buying one only because the prior one has died? Or do you buy a new one just to upgrade? __________________ Nothing is ever the way it should be What we deserve we just don't get you see http://www.insureyourgunrights.com/

09-07-2009, 02:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
TorLin Status: MayTheForceBeWithYou Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: California Gender: Male Posts: 17,058	the last one i had died, so i voted "When the old one died" but there are other reasons to get a new computer monitor. __________________ MTFBWU (May The Force Be With You) - TORLIN AIM, MSN, YIM: T0RL1N Skype: Tor_Lin Visit me at; ToryLing.com \| LivingAnxious \| Facebook \| Myspace \| Last.fm

09-07-2009, 04:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
Mercurochrome Status: see other Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: away Age: 29 Posts: 2,964	It was a gift from mommy and daddy. __________________ well acquainted with worms and dirt

09-07-2009, 06:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
Ospi Status: Swoit Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Brisbane, Australia Gender: Male Age: 22 Posts: 1,499	I began doing a lot of 3d modeling and technical drawing work so I wanted double monitors. Really handy. __________________ "Racing is life. Anything that happens before or after...is just waiting"

09-07-2009, 06:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
Hank Scorpio Status: SAS Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Underground Posts: 333	I only get a new monitor when I get a new computer. This one I have now is great. About 22 inches wide screen and it tilts and turns(Sometimes I stand at the computer. I'm weird). It's better than my tv. I just wish these flat monitors didn't get brighter and darker depending on the angle you look from.

09-07-2009, 06:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
nightrain Status: SAS Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NC Gender: Male Age: 22 Posts: 825	I upgraded. My old one kinda sucked.

09-07-2009, 06:59 PM	#7 (permalink)
Iced Soul Status: Dancing on Rainbows Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Calilalaland Gender: Female Age: 21 Posts: 1,775	I got a new one because my aunt and uncle (who works with computers) thought my old one was old, so they bought me a new flat screen monitor... along with a computer. __________________ I scraped my knees while I was praying And found a demon in my safest haven. Seems like, it's getting harder to believe in anything Than just to get lost in all my selfish thoughts. I wanna know what it'd be like To find perfection in my pride To see nothing in the light Just turn it off In all my spite, in all my spite, I'll turn it off. - Turn It Off - Paramore http://twitter.com/MissEerie

09-07-2009, 08:25 PM	#8 (permalink)
huh Status: Statistical Anomaly Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: WI Gender: Male Age: 24 Posts: 1,037	To upgrade. My huge CRT had to go. It was just a huge waste of space. Replaced it with a comparable LCD. __________________ "It takes two to lie. One to lie and one to listen."

09-07-2009, 08:50 PM	#9 (permalink)
Syrena Status: SAS Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Northern Illinois Gender: Female Age: 25 Posts: 265	Normally, my answer would be 'when the last one died', but my parents got me a lcd for xmas time. It's so great, and I didn't have to kill myself lifting it up like the old clunky one.

09-07-2009, 09:54 PM	#11 (permalink)
shyvr6 Status: Makin Waves Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Somewhere on a map. Gender: Male Posts: 9,645	I'm still using my original one from about six years ago. I really need to get a new one. __________________ Music

09-08-2009, 02:42 AM	#12 (permalink)
Amocholes Status: Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Hello my freaky darlings! Gender: Male Age: 49 Posts: 12,599	the old one was dying but not dead yet. Video was getting fuzzy and turning green. __________________ In the kingdom of the blind, the one legged man is king.

09-08-2009, 03:01 AM	#13 (permalink)
coldmorning Status: Add water and shake Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Northern California Gender: Male Posts: 2,125	For a dual montior setup.

09-08-2009, 03:36 AM	#14 (permalink)
Null Status: Absolute Zero Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: PA Gender: Male Posts: 5,452	The old one was wearing out, so I got a new one for Christmas.

09-08-2009, 04:05 AM	#15 (permalink)
Duke of Prunes Status: A prune isn't a vegetable Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: England Gender: Male Age: 18 Posts: 208	I replaced my fairly decent CRT (some old 19" Diamondtron) with the best CRT ever (Sony GDM-FW900, aka 24" widescreen Trinitron). No tacky LCDs for me, thanks. With LCDs you can either choose lousy picture quality but acceptable gaming performance, amazing picture quality and unacceptable gaming performance or a mediocre mix between the two. Staring at a CRT, contrary to popular belief, isn't that hard on your eyes at all unless your refresh rate is too low, you've got the contrast and brightness RIGHT UP and no ambient lighting in your room, or it's one of those ancient 50s TVs that leaks radiation and explodes if you so much as tap on the tube.

09-08-2009, 05:38 AM	#16 (permalink)
Just Lurking Status: Student.. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada Gender: Male Posts: 2,852	I have two computers and previously had a pair of 17" CRTs to go along with them. It was probably some time in 2005 (?) that I upgraded them both to 19" LCD (did them both on the same day, same make). I couldn't take those monstrosity CRTs any longer. I'll probably keep these LCD monitors until they die. __________________ "The psychiatrist says, 'I think you're crazy.' The man says, 'I want a second opinion.' The psychiatrist says, 'Okay, you're ugly, too!'" ~Henny Youngman

09-08-2009, 09:01 AM	#17 (permalink)
ShyFX Status: shake 'n bake Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Canada Age: 27 Posts: 2,936	I still have the same 15" flat screen that came with my desktop computer. It'd be nice to have one of those huge 20+ inch monitors but I can't justify buying one while this one is still working.

09-08-2009, 12:43 PM	#18 (permalink)
Freedom2010 Status: breaking free Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Here, there, and eveywhere Gender: Female Posts: 2,214	I haven't ever brought a new moniter- just a new computer. __________________ "Live right now- just be yourself. Doesn't matter if it's good enough for someone else." - Jimmy Eat World

09-10-2009, 11:05 AM	#20 (permalink)
ecotec83 Status: Ascending from the dark Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Belleville, Ontario, Canada Gender: Male Age: 26 Posts: 367	I replaced a cheap kds 15 inch walmart lcd when i built a new computer. My logic was why spend 1000$ building a core2quad computer with a high end graphics card only to use a small 15 inch monitor with a 1024x768 resolution. I upgraded to a 21.6" samsung widescreen __________________ ~Our greatest battles are those with our own mind.~