LCD A good choice for Drafting/3D Modeling?

Hey,

I was wondering if any of you use LCD Monitors and if you have found any
disadvantages with using them, such as latency and brightness, etc. If you
could be so kind to suggest a make and model, I would greatly appreciate it.

Thanks
Chris

 

Chris...

I use a Sony 21" CRT at work and have a Samsung 213T LCD at home and use
both with Solidworks.

The Samsung is way better... IMHO

Latency is not an issue.... processor speed is.

 

We'ver had this discussion here several times already, even as recently as a
few months ago. I was in the minority, is stating that I still hold a slight
preference for the CRT. The overwhelming majority of contributors stated
that, having experience with both, they have switched to LCD displays, and
would not consider going back. Some models mentioned were Planar PX191 and
Nec AccuSync LCD91vm, both users reporting great satisfaction.

While it is obvious that latency is visible with these displays, to say it is
an "issue" is less obvious. I don't know why a CAD designer would spend "a
lot of time spinning 3D models". You spin it to where you need to work. It's
not a video game.

Don't beat a dead horse - get a good LCD monitor.

G Faris

 

I was wondering if any of you use LCD Monitors and if you have found any

The boss has a fairly nice ViewSonic. Had it for a while now (two years?)
and just the other day I asked him how he was liking now that it was not new
and cool. Still quite happy with it. Hasn't bugged me about a more stable
base but probably wouldn't mind if I found one.

Doesn't make sense. They should be quite smooth but maybe a bit ghosty. If
they are herky jerky its may be because the critique was made by somebody
blaming the display for the faults of an underpowered laptop.

I'd have thought that pulling the display surface to your usual location
would INCREASE the amount of space behind.

 

Michael.... you can read all you like. I'm just telling Chris my 'real
world' experience.

That's what he asked for.

I notice no latency on my LCD and would prefer to use it all the time.

For me, of far more importance is processor speed for productivity. You need
enough ram for head room, but a faster processor means all operations are
faster, including graphics even if you have the fastest card on the market.

At home I use an old Gforce 3 card and at work I have a Quadro 3400. I
notice little difference in the graphics speed of both.

 

Chris-

I read through all the reply posts to your request.

Here's a simple answer

. I use TeklaStructures version 10 (solid modeling, and believe me, we can
make the model spin!) and AutoCAD. I've used three different LCD monitors
with both. A Microtek C893 18", a Sceptre DCL9 19", and a Hyndai L70N 17".
All have GREAT display with both modeling and drafting. Latency has NEVER
been an issue.

I don't care what the 'experts' claim (argue). I have an IBM G94 CRT
sitting here beside the LCD, and it doesn't compare well with the LCDs. I
won't go back to a plain CRT alone. The LCD is easier on the eyes with no
flicker, and the performance with brightness and color can't be matched and
maintained in either a CRT or Plasma display. Both the latter will degrade
over time. Not so with the LCD.

If you want to get an LCD for 3D work, I would recommend not buying the
cheapest (i.e. slowest, with d.p.>.26). Buy something you'll be happy with
for a long time, because it will last a long time. This G94 is only about 3
years old, and it's losing it's brightness, just like the 17" CRT before it.
I've had the Microtek monitor almost three years now, and it's still as
bright as the day I pulled it out of the box.

I wouldn't use anything less than an LCD. Personal preference, yes, and with
good reason. I've tried and proved them. Better Color, Better long term
performance, Run cooler, use less power, Better on the eyes.......

My wife is a photographer, and she prefers the color performance of the LCD
over any of the CRT monitors we've had.

I agree with Greg Farris in his post. Latency is NOT an issue. I do
'flybys' with TeklaStructures and they look/work great. Same with
AutoCAD......

Like he said..... 'Stop beating the dead horse', and go buy a 'good' LCD.
You'll not be sorry.

Norm - NorthSlope Detailing