Originally Posted by
Marko
Why is he selling two very similar models for such different prices (well, ok, starting bids)?
That'd be the first question to ask.
Next, you should ask him if the RGB guns can be adjusted separately (important for calibration).
Also, the age of each monitor would be important as well.
Finally, the current bid for the first one is already approaching what you would pay for some new LCDs of equivalent image size.
All being said, I am not very fond of second-hand CRTs as they are usually a lottery of sorts. If I were you, I'd much rather consider LaCie LCDs, especially last year's models that they occasionally sell at a discount. Not the top of the pack, but not the bottom either and very usable and easily calibrated.
Since you're on a budget at the moment, it also pays to "downgrade" from a 20" LCD to a 19" one, as they most likely have the same resolution but differ in price, some times significantly. Same thing for the aspect ratio - 16:9 (wide) is "in" and commands more than a "regular" 4:3 of similar characteristics.
Also bear in mind that viewable area on a CRT is usually an inch or two smaller than the screen size, while on LCD the two are the same.
Good luck!
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