Good monitor for graphic design?

[jetgrind]

my 19inch viewsonic just exploded on me (literally ) and i was wondering if you guys have any suggestions on my next monitor purchase.

i'm going to be mostly using it for graphic design and video production.

also i'm going to be dual screening it with a sony 17inch multiscan 210GS.

so far the Samsung SyncMaster 997MB Dynaflat 19IN looks to be the way to go - if possible i would prefer a 21 inch CRT but ncix doesn't seem to sell those.

http://www.ncix.com/products/index.p...acture=Samsung

[tweakerxp]

If you're doing graphics work, I've heard many people with positive experiences with Sony CRTs. I've also heard some great things about NEC. Obviously you won't be getting another Viewsonic! I can't say that I'm surprised in the least, I've had my fair share of Viewsonic incidents... hopefully you weren't hurt!

If you decide to go the LCD route, be prepared to spend upwards of $1000 on an LCD with good colour representation.

[Sash[DSL]]

just what tweaker said - you can't go wrong getting a monitor with a sony trinitron\diamondtron tube. Im using Nec FE700+, it cost a fortune when I bought it but that was ~5yrs ago and it's still spectacular and worth every penny. Much better quality than any LCD I've ever seen and also a step above every CRT I've seen except a few.

Most cheaper budget CRTs like Samsung 753DF will not give you a consitent plain colour, any pure colour surface will look grainy, like an LCD.

However, if you're doing pre-press you need a better colour accuracy than what a consumer-level monitor can offer you. So look for a LaCie Electorn Blue or something if you can afford it.

[Kasakato]

I use one Sony and one Viewsonic for GA. Works fine.

[chiumanji]

I have the 997MB that you were looking at and I used it while I was in my final year of the York/Sheridan Bachelor of Design program. It suited me well, so it should for you.

Although If i could afford it I'd rather spend extra money on a really good monitor. You could always get a apple cinema display monitor. or the Dell 2005 20" wide LCD which is what I also use and have read that is comparable to the apple 20" cinema display