Does anyone have this monitor?

BWX · Nov 16, 2005, 11:26 PM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824116282

ViewSonic G90FB Black 19" CRT Monitor

I am looking for a somewhat inexpensive 19" Flat CRT that can push higher resolutions than my 17".... I love my 17" flat CRT.. It looks great and even though it is 4 yrs old it still looks as good as the day I bought it.

1200x 900 @75hz is the best it will do (at above 75hz), and that is only with Omega drivers. With Stock CATS it is 1152 x 864 @75hz..

Anyway the monitor above can do 1600 x 1200 and higher.. 1600 x 1200 @ 77hz would be fine for games. 1280 x 960 @ 85hz would be good enough for me even.

Does anyone have this monitor? If so what do you think about it?

Brand ViewSonic
Model G90FB
Cabinet Color Black
Display
Panel RGB medium/short persistence, Tint: TM~52.6%, anti-static, anti-reflection screen coating
Screen Size 19"
Viewable Size 18"
Maximum Resolution 1920x1440 @ 64Hz
Recommended Resolution 1600x1200 @ 77Hz
Dot Pitch 0.21mm horizontal, 0.14mm vertical, 0.25mm diagonal
Bandwidth 202MHz
Horizontal Fresh Rate 30~97kHz
Vertical Fresh Rate 50~180Hz
Connectivity
Input Video Compatibility RGB analog (75 ohms, 0.7/1.0 Vp-p)
Connectors D-Sub
Power
Complies with Meets ENERGY STAR and TCO 99 standards
Power Supply AC 90-132V / 198-264V AC (auto switch) AC, 50-60(+/-3)Hz
Power Consumption 100W (typ)
Convenience
User Controls Contrast, brightness, H/V position, H/V size, pincushion, pin balance, trapazoid, parallelogram, tilt, top/bottom hook control, H/V moire reduction, video level, degauss, ViewMatch Color (9300, 6500, 5000, User), OSD function, language, ViewMeter®, recall
Regulatory Approvals UL, cUL, DHHS, FCC-B, TCO 99, ENERGY STAR® CE, CB, PSB, VCCI, C-TICK, NORDIC, BSMI, NOM, TUV/GS, TUV-ERGO
Built in Speakers No
Features SuperClear® technology, ARAG® screen treatment
Dimensions
Dimensions (W×H×D) 17.6" x 18.3" x 18.1"
Weight 48.5 lbs
Temperature Range Operating 32-104°F (0-40°C)
Humidity Range Operating 5-95% (non-condensing)
Warranty
Manufacturer Warranty 3 year limited warranty on CRT, parts and labor

http://www.viewsonic.com/products/de...cseries/g90fb/

Edit- also I think I can find this one somewhere- I heard that it was really nice.. but those lines on the screen would bug me.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824006008
SONY CPD-G410R 19" CRT Monitor 0.24mm Dot Pitch

swimtech · Nov 17, 2005, 10:24 PM

Decent bandwidth, great company reputation, solid warranty. Looks like it would be a solid and steady performer. Sorry I've never seen one - but other Viewsonics I have seen look good and have been reliable.

BWX · Nov 17, 2005, 11:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swimtech

Decent bandwidth, great company reputation, solid warranty. Looks like it would be a solid and steady performer. Sorry I've never seen one - but other Viewsonics I have seen look good and have been reliable.

Thx..

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824001068
SAMSUNG 997mb-TwoTone Silver-Black 19" CRT Monitor 0.20mm Dot Pitch D-Sub - Retail

That one looks good too- more bandwidth (250), but people are complaining of distortion on some of them.. and if it is messed up it will cost a crap load to ship it back and forth for RMA.

Actually that Samsung is a lot cheaper. I might just go with that.

daedal · Nov 18, 2005, 01:09 AM

I've worked with a crapload of Viewsonics and have never had any issues whatsoever. I wouldn't hesitate on buying one; they're a very solid brand and that looks like a solid monitor.

I've no experience my Samsung products though.

BWX · Nov 18, 2005, 01:18 AM

Cool, I would like the Viewsonic more- but I am kinda broke so I am getting the Samsung.

I called Samsung to see about their warranty, it is a 3 year CRT, parts and labor and there is a service center 5 min away from my house. If there are any problems I can get it fixed w/o paying shipping.

There is quite a big difference in price and the Samsung has 250mhz of bandwidth.. looks like it will do just fine.

Thanx for all comments.

Finally 1280 x 960/ 1600 x 1200 @ playable refresh rates will be mine.

I still love this old KDS X-Flat CRT... (I got a good one)...
it still looks great after all these years, but my video card needs more for games.
Extra space of higher resolutions and a bigger screen in general for windows will be awesome too.

swimtech · Nov 18, 2005, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BWX

Thx..

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824001068
SAMSUNG 997mb-TwoTone Silver-Black 19" CRT Monitor 0.20mm Dot Pitch D-Sub - Retail

That one looks good too- more bandwidth (250), but people are complaining of distortion on some of them.. and if it is messed up it will cost a crap load to ship it back and forth for RMA.

Actually that Samsung is a lot cheaper. I might just go with that.

All those plusses add up in favor really well - and $50.00 cheaper too - sorry I didn't get the chance to look through some others when you posted, but I'd buy that one as well over the Viewsonic. Nice choice. Shame though, that they have a limit of 9999 available per customer...

BWX · Nov 18, 2005, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swimtech

All those pluses add up in favor really well - and $50.00 cheaper too - sorry I didn't get the chance to look through some others when you posted, but I'd buy that one as well over the Viewsonic. Nice choice. Shame though, that they have a limit of 9999 available per customer...

LOL- yeah only 9999! I wanted 10000!
For me if I wanted the Viewsonic I would have to wait, and I could get the samsung TODAY... So the choice was simple.

Glad you like that one, being you know just a little bit more about monitors than the average joe..

I think I will be happy with it.

I was searching for info and came across this thread-
http://forums.anandtech.com/messagev...9571&forumid=1

So I signed up and joined the discussion about this "true black issue"... It will be interesting to see what happens. I'm pretty psyched about this monitor.. I have seen many, and for some reason my cheap monitor looks better than most I have seen, it just won't push the resolution and refresh rates I want. -plus it is getting a little small. Should get the new one early next week.

mkk · Nov 18, 2005, 08:16 PM

I've just ordered a Samsung 959NF 19" with Diamondtron tubing. It can do 100Hz at 1280 and has a good reputation on image quality, especially sharpness wich is most important to me. It seems that Samsung may end manufacturing the model fairly soon in favor of its Dynaflat range. The more expensive Diamondtron technology and the extra weight probably makes it tough on the profit now that CRT's have fallen so much in price. I don't really mind that it's heavy though.

BWX · Nov 18, 2005, 11:02 PM

Yeah those and the old sony tubes are great. It is hit or miss if you buy them used and someone said the new ones have lower QC and it is hit or miss there too.. Who knows if there is any truth to that. I have a feeling I will be happy if this thing is just not defective in any way.. It is going to look huge to me.

Nov 16, 2005, 11:26 PM	#1
BWX unplugged Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: USNY Posts: 19,669 Rep Power: 110 System Specs	Does anyone have this monitor? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824116282 ViewSonic G90FB Black 19" CRT Monitor I am looking for a somewhat inexpensive 19" Flat CRT that can push higher resolutions than my 17".... I love my 17" flat CRT.. It looks great and even though it is 4 yrs old it still looks as good as the day I bought it. 1200x 900 @75hz is the best it will do (at above 75hz), and that is only with Omega drivers. With Stock CATS it is 1152 x 864 @75hz.. Anyway the monitor above can do 1600 x 1200 and higher.. 1600 x 1200 @ 77hz would be fine for games. 1280 x 960 @ 85hz would be good enough for me even. Does anyone have this monitor? If so what do you think about it? Brand ViewSonic Model G90FB Cabinet Color Black Display Panel RGB medium/short persistence, Tint: TM~52.6%, anti-static, anti-reflection screen coating Screen Size 19" Viewable Size 18" Maximum Resolution 1920x1440 @ 64Hz Recommended Resolution 1600x1200 @ 77Hz Dot Pitch 0.21mm horizontal, 0.14mm vertical, 0.25mm diagonal Bandwidth 202MHz Horizontal Fresh Rate 30~97kHz Vertical Fresh Rate 50~180Hz Connectivity Input Video Compatibility RGB analog (75 ohms, 0.7/1.0 Vp-p) Connectors D-Sub Power Complies with Meets ENERGY STAR and TCO 99 standards Power Supply AC 90-132V / 198-264V AC (auto switch) AC, 50-60(+/-3)Hz Power Consumption 100W (typ) Convenience User Controls Contrast, brightness, H/V position, H/V size, pincushion, pin balance, trapazoid, parallelogram, tilt, top/bottom hook control, H/V moire reduction, video level, degauss, ViewMatch Color (9300, 6500, 5000, User), OSD function, language, ViewMeter®, recall Regulatory Approvals UL, cUL, DHHS, FCC-B, TCO 99, ENERGY STAR® CE, CB, PSB, VCCI, C-TICK, NORDIC, BSMI, NOM, TUV/GS, TUV-ERGO Built in Speakers No Features SuperClear® technology, ARAG® screen treatment Dimensions Dimensions (W×H×D) 17.6" x 18.3" x 18.1" Weight 48.5 lbs Temperature Range Operating 32-104°F (0-40°C) Humidity Range Operating 5-95% (non-condensing) Warranty Manufacturer Warranty 3 year limited warranty on CRT, parts and labor http://www.viewsonic.com/products/de...cseries/g90fb/ Edit- also I think I can find this one somewhere- I heard that it was really nice.. but those lines on the screen would bug me. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824006008 SONY CPD-G410R 19" CRT Monitor 0.24mm Dot Pitch __________________

Nov 17, 2005, 10:24 PM	#2
swimtech HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,040 Rep Power: 124 System Specs	Decent bandwidth, great company reputation, solid warranty. Looks like it would be a solid and steady performer. Sorry I've never seen one - but other Viewsonics I have seen look good and have been reliable. __________________ It's not so much getting your way that matters or not - what matters is how you go about getting it.

Nov 18, 2005, 01:09 AM	#4
daedal Uber Coffee Drinker Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gatineau, Quebec Posts: 2,250 Rep Power: 0	I've worked with a crapload of Viewsonics and have never had any issues whatsoever. I wouldn't hesitate on buying one; they're a very solid brand and that looks like a solid monitor. I've no experience my Samsung products though. __________________

Nov 18, 2005, 01:18 AM	Thread Starter #5
BWX unplugged Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: USNY Posts: 19,669 Rep Power: 110 System Specs	Cool, I would like the Viewsonic more- but I am kinda broke so I am getting the Samsung. I called Samsung to see about their warranty, it is a 3 year CRT, parts and labor and there is a service center 5 min away from my house. If there are any problems I can get it fixed w/o paying shipping. There is quite a big difference in price and the Samsung has 250mhz of bandwidth.. looks like it will do just fine. Thanx for all comments. Finally 1280 x 960/ 1600 x 1200 @ playable refresh rates will be mine. I still love this old KDS X-Flat CRT... (I got a good one)... it still looks great after all these years, but my video card needs more for games. Extra space of higher resolutions and a bigger screen in general for windows will be awesome too. __________________

Nov 18, 2005, 11:02 PM	Thread Starter #9
BWX unplugged Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: USNY Posts: 19,669 Rep Power: 110 System Specs	Yeah those and the old sony tubes are great. It is hit or miss if you buy them used and someone said the new ones have lower QC and it is hit or miss there too.. Who knows if there is any truth to that. I have a feeling I will be happy if this thing is just not defective in any way.. It is going to look huge to me. __________________

Nov 18, 2005, 08:16 PM	#8
mkk Cthulhu/Dagon 2012 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Gefle, Sweden Posts: 4,490 Rep Power: 132 System Specs	I've just ordered a Samsung 959NF 19" with Diamondtron tubing. It can do 100Hz at 1280 and has a good reputation on image quality, especially sharpness wich is most important to me. It seems that Samsung may end manufacturing the model fairly soon in favor of its Dynaflat range. The more expensive Diamondtron technology and the extra weight probably makes it tough on the profit now that CRT's have fallen so much in price. I don't really mind that it's heavy though.