Topic: Sony 24" Gdm-fw900 Crt Monitor (Read 243 times)

the_iLLmatic_one · « **on:** January 22, 2006, 09:10:00 PM »

I plan on getting this monitor soon. its a FD Trinitron wide-screen professional crt monitor with a 16:10 aspect ratio. its native resolution is 1920 x 1200 at 80 Hz. I was wondering since the 360 will force it to 60hz and me picking 1280x768 as my resolution, would the screen show funny or flicker? Any help would be great. thanks in advance. one

Foe-hammer · « **Reply #1 on:** January 22, 2006, 10:05:00 PM »

No, it will work fine.

Foe-hammer · « **Reply #2 on:** January 22, 2006, 11:15:00 PM »

I just checked the specs on that monitor, and i just had to add that is one sweet monitor!

Are you buying it new or used? How much, and where from?

I'd love to replace my 19" sony trinitron G420s flat crt's for one of those babies; 24" flat widescreen pc crt is to die for.

the_iLLmatic_one · « **Reply #3 on:** January 23, 2006, 09:30:00 PM »

U Can get one here

Grade A. $470 with free shipping. also check ebay.

i'ma snatch one next month hopefully

create · « **Reply #4 on:** January 24, 2006, 09:36:00 AM »

I just wanted to add that Sony's 24" CRT widescreen monitors are legendary. I'm glad I saw this thread because the monitor has been in the back of my head for a while; prices have dropped I see and at $470 or around that I'm going to look to get one myself.

twistedsymphony · « **Reply #5 on:** January 24, 2006, 09:45:00 AM »

That monitor is totally sweet

JNasty4G63 · « **Reply #6 on:** January 24, 2006, 05:00:00 PM »

QUOTE(Dualtriamp @ Jan 23 2006, 07:07 AM)

It is the very best computer monitor ever made.

Well, it might be if you have never seen or used the legendary IBM T221. A 22" widescreen LCD with a 3840x2400 resolution....Now THAT is the best monitor ever. Do a quick google on the T221 and you'll see that I'm not the only person who thinks that. I went to school for computer animation at AIPX, and was lucky enough to see and use one of these in once. Words simply cannot describe the image it makes.

Sure, now a days its specs aren't THAT great. But, its not meant for gaming like other monitors out there. The FW900 would be great for that. And actually, the FW900 is one of very few monitors out there whos pixel pitch is small enough that it can physically show ALL of the resolution of a 1080p image. Many monitors can display a 1920x1080 image, but some of that image is lost in the pixel pitch. But, with Sony's "Super Fine Pitch" screen on the FW900, you will actually be seeing the whole image. Great monitor.

And, another side note to this thread. There was also a HP version of this monitor that Sony made for them. It was the A7217A. Same exact monitor, just in a beige case. But, more often than not, you can find it for a good deal cheaper than the Sony model. If you want a great monitor, and a sexy silver/gray case, get the Sony. But, if you just wan the great monitor, and don't need the sexy case colors, go for the HP.

Hilg

Foe-hammer · « **Reply #7 on:** January 24, 2006, 11:33:00 PM »

Wow, that is an amazing LCD.

I still prefer CRT's for its black levels and color vibrance over an LCD, though.

JNasty4G63 · « **Reply #8 on:** January 25, 2006, 03:02:00 PM »

QUOTE(Foe-hammer @ Jan 25 2006, 12:40 AM)

Wow, that is an amazing LCD.

I still prefer CRT's for its black levels and color vibrance over an LCD, though.

Oh, for sure. That IBM monitor is the farthest thing you can get from a "gaming" monitor. Its meant for 3D, CAD, medical, and government uses. It only has a 48hz refresh rate. But HOLY HELL does it look great with Softimage or Maya running on it.

I also can't stand LCDs for gaming, or even general usage for that matter. I have a Viewsonic P225fb-6 for my pc. I love the looks and sexy cosmetics of the newer widescreen LCDs and what not. But, you just can't beat the color gamut and smooth refresh rates of a sweet CRT.

Hilg

the_iLLmatic_one · « **Reply #9 on:** January 25, 2006, 10:28:00 PM »

Just order one. They're on ebay for $365 shipped. Grade A Perfect Screen

Check Em' Out

IPB Image

Foe-hammer · « **Reply #10 on:** January 25, 2006, 11:44:00 PM »

QUOTE(the_iLLmatic_one @ Jan 25 2006, 10:35 PM)

Just order one. They're on ebay for $365 shipped. Grade A Perfect Screen

Check Em' Out

IPB Image

lol!

I was the first to buy one from that ebay seller all but 30 min ago, and just came here to post the info.

Dreamcazman · « **Reply #11 on:** January 26, 2006, 12:00:00 AM »

Hot damn! I never knew you could buy widescreen CRT monitors. Good luck me trying to find one in Australia

Foe-hammer · « **Reply #12 on:** January 26, 2006, 12:56:00 AM »

All though the HP is the exact same as the sony, and the only difference is the name and color, i would have rather have gotten the Sony; for the name and black and silver color. The HP's is off white:(

ksw870 · « **Reply #13 on:** January 27, 2006, 12:27:00 AM »

i actually want to get one of these and use it as a tv, is that possible?

Dreamcazman · « **Reply #14 on:** January 27, 2006, 03:27:00 AM »

QUOTE(ksw870 @ Jan 27 2006, 05:34 PM)

i actually want to get one of these and use it as a tv, is that possible?

You can, one option is to get a HD digital set top box that has VGA output, easy.

Another option is to get a line doubler to take a composite or S-video signal and convert it to a signal the monitor can handle. The picture will no doubt look like shit, which is the case with line doublers, but it's an option.

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