To summarise then:

Desire to free up desk space + need for kudos +/- (dummy variable to take into account fear of new technology or propensity to spend) = Buy TFT

Have an expensive CRT + Want to keep budget low = Stick with CRT

I would say that if you're buying new monitor, go for TFT with DVI connections. I love my TFT as the picture is perfect, no dead pixels, colours are sharp and the image crisp. Just be prepared to spend more!

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Out of interest which TFT have you got Marc?

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Well, here's he "thang", it was actually a cheap! I'd set my heart on a TFT, and after arming myself with response times and all the jargon that goes with new technology, I eventually settled on an ATEC AL181N - http://www.atech.co.kr/eng/product/neoview_al181n.htm

If you're really picky, you could say that the contrast ratio is lower at 350 : 1 than the 500 : 1 claimed by the big manufacturers, but I honestly am VERY pleased with the monitor. As I say, no dead pixels plus you get a whole host of input connections and optional tv tuner to boot. Oh, and the viewing angle is superb!

Sure, there are better monitors, but not this cheap!!! http://www.dabs.com/uk/channels/hard...quicklinx=2BD6

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Mark, does your TFT ever get blurry when youre watching video? Someone told its just a bunch of liquid on comb... and that its gets blurry with video because the liquid cant move as quick... or something like that?

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srry, I know this is old but I just had to clear this up. A TV is very low resolution. A standard TV has a resolution of 800x600 which yes, can make it hard to read text and hurt your eyes.