Do any of you still use a CRT monitor?

1. 2019-11-13 at 8:16 PM UTC

   #61
   

   -SpectraL coward [the spuriously bluish-lilac bushman]
   Most idiots don't know that the main reason electronics break down is continually turning it off and on. This causes stress to the circuits. When you leave the monitor on continually and never turn it off, it lasts decades. I haven't turned this monitor off for years and years.
2. 2019-11-13 at 8:17 PM UTC

   #62
   

   vindicktive vinny Black Hole

   Originally posted by -SpectraL It's still functioning perfectly.
   
   
   
   
   

   
   thats not monochrome thats polychrome.
3. 2019-11-13 at 8:18 PM UTC

   #63
   

   -SpectraL coward [the spuriously bluish-lilac bushman]

   Originally posted by vindicktive vinny thats not monochrome thats polychrome.

   
   No, it's full color, and it was built in the late 80's and it's a CRT.
4. 2019-11-13 at 8:18 PM UTC

   #64
   

   vindicktive vinny Black Hole

   Originally posted by Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country This post upset me greatly.

   
   because computers used to be white ?
5. 2019-11-13 at 8:20 PM UTC

   #65
   

   vindicktive vinny Black Hole

   Originally posted by -SpectraL No, it's full color, and it was built in the late 80's and it's a CRT.

   
   idk.
   
   you said monochrome in post #53.
6. 2019-11-13 at 8:22 PM UTC

   #66
   

   -SpectraL coward [the spuriously bluish-lilac bushman]

   Originally posted by vindicktive vinny idk.
   
   you said monochrome in post #53.

   
   
   
   
   

   Originally posted by -SpectraL I'm on it right now, son. 1280x1024 on a Spectre 14" CRT color monitor from the '80's.
   
   Timeline of Sceptre's consumer electronics:
   
   1984 Monochrome/ Color Display for PC
   
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sceptre_Incorporated

7. 2019-11-13 at 8:27 PM UTC

   #67
   

   vindicktive vinny Black Hole

   Originally posted by -SpectraL

   
   it wasnt obvious when they werent bolded.
8. 2019-11-13 at 8:32 PM UTC

   #68
   

   -SpectraL coward [the spuriously bluish-lilac bushman]
   Been on this CRT color monitor for over 30 years now, and it's been powered on 99% of the time. I think I had one power out in all that time, otherwise, it's been on. Not a single issue with it.
9. 2019-11-13 at 8:35 PM UTC

   #69
   

   -SpectraL coward [the spuriously bluish-lilac bushman]
   
10. 2019-11-13 at 9:50 PM UTC

    #70
    

    Speedy Parker Black Hole

    Originally posted by -SpectraL

    
    LOL Tge guy who has screens from a dial up BBS still saves screens of his first ever monitor that is now in a land fill somewhere on the African continent.
11. 2019-11-13 at 9:57 PM UTC

    #71
    

    -SpectraL coward [the spuriously bluish-lilac bushman]

    Originally posted by Speedy Parker LOL Tge guy who has screens from a dial up BBS still saves screens of his first ever monitor that is now in a land fill somewhere on the African continent.

    
    I just took that pic, and my monitor is right in front of me. Obviously, since what is posted in the screen shot is today's posts from this site.
12. 2019-11-13 at 10:33 PM UTC

    #72
    

    -SpectraL coward [the spuriously bluish-lilac bushman]
    Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator Driver Report
    
    
    Report Date: 11/13/2019
    Report Time[hr:mm:ss]: 08:59:37
    Driver Version: 6.14.10.4764
    Operating System: Windows XP* Professional, Service Pack 3 (5.1.2600)
    Default Language: English
    DirectX* Version: 9.0
    Physical Memory: 1014 MB
    Minimum Graphics Memory: 8 MB
    Maximum Graphics Memory: 192 MB
    Graphics Memory in Use: 9 MB
    Processor: x86
    Processor Speed: 3192 MHZ
    Vendor ID: 8086
    Device ID: 2582
    Device Revision: 04
    
    
    * Accelerator Information *
    
    Accelerator in Use: Intel(R) 82915G/GV/910GL Express Chipset Family
    Video BIOS: 1233
    Current Graphics Mode: 1024 by 768 True Color (75 Hz)
    
    
    
    * Devices Connected to the Graphics Accelerator *
    
    
    Active Monitors: 1
    
    
    * Monitor *
    
    Monitor Name: Plug and Play Monitor
    Display Type: Analog
    Gamma Value: 2.22
    DDC2 Protocol: Supported
    Maximum Image Size: Horizontal: 12.0 inches
    Vertical: 9.0 inches
    Monitor Supported Modes:
    640 by 480 (60 Hz)
    640 by 480 (67 Hz)
    640 by 480 (72 Hz)
    640 by 480 (75 Hz)
    640 by 480 (85 Hz)
    720 by 400 (70 Hz)
    720 by 400 (88 Hz)
    800 by 600 (56 Hz)
    800 by 600 (60 Hz)
    800 by 600 (72 Hz)
    800 by 600 (75 Hz)
    800 by 600 (85 Hz)
    832 by 624 (75 Hz)
    1024 by 768 (60 Hz)
    1024 by 768 (70 Hz)
    1024 by 768 (75 Hz)
    1024 by 768 (85 Hz)
    1024 by 768 (87 Hz)
    1152 by 864 (75 Hz)
    1152 by 870 (75 Hz)
    1280 by 960 (60 Hz)
    1280 by 1024 (60 Hz)
    Display Power Management Support:
    Standby Mode: Supported
    Suspend Mode: Supported
    Active Off Mode: Supported
13. 2019-11-13 at 11:33 PM UTC

    #73
    

    Speedy Parker Black Hole

    Originally posted by -SpectraL *EDIT EDIT EDIT* blah blah blah

    
    Here's the the real BS in your cool story bro. You say you got your monitor in 1984. That would not only be way before SVGA it would be three years before even VGA. This means the monitor you claim to own iseither CGA or EGA. Windows XP didn't have support for either of them. Next time try bullshiting the kids when I'm on vacation or something.
14. 2019-11-14 at 12:13 AM UTC

    #74
    

    -SpectraL coward [the spuriously bluish-lilac bushman]

    Originally posted by Speedy Parker Here's the the real BS in your cool story bro. You say you got your monitor in 1984. That would not only be way before SVGA it would be three years before even VGA. This means the monitor you claim to own iseither CGA or EGA. Windows XP didn't have support for either of them. Next time try bullshiting the kids when I'm on vacation or something.

    
    I never said I bought it in 1984, I said it was just over thirty years old. Did no one ever teach you math, Rodent?
15. 2019-11-14 at 6:23 AM UTC

    #75
    

    vindicktive vinny Black Hole

    Originally posted by -SpectraL Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator Driver Report
    
    
    Report Date: 11/13/2019
    Report Time[hr:mm:ss]: 08:59:37
    Driver Version: 6.14.10.4764
    Operating System: Windows XP* Professional, Service Pack 3 (5.1.2600)
    Default Language: English
    DirectX* Version: 9.0
    Physical Memory: 1014 MB
    Minimum Graphics Memory: 8 MB
    Maximum Graphics Memory: 192 MB
    Graphics Memory in Use: 9 MB
    Processor: x86
    Processor Speed: 3192 MHZ
    Vendor ID: 8086
    Device ID: 2582
    Device Revision: 04
    
    
    * Accelerator Information *
    
    Accelerator in Use: Intel(R) 82915G/GV/910GL Express Chipset Family
    Video BIOS: 1233
    Current Graphics Mode: 1024 by 768 True Color (75 Hz)
    
    
    
    * Devices Connected to the Graphics Accelerator *
    
    
    Active Monitors: 1
    
    
    * Monitor *
    
    Monitor Name: Plug and Play Monitor
    Display Type: Analog
    Gamma Value: 2.22
    DDC2 Protocol: Supported
    Maximum Image Size: Horizontal: 12.0 inches
    Vertical: 9.0 inches
    Monitor Supported Modes:
    640 by 480 (60 Hz)
    640 by 480 (67 Hz)
    640 by 480 (72 Hz)
    640 by 480 (75 Hz)
    640 by 480 (85 Hz)
    720 by 400 (70 Hz)
    720 by 400 (88 Hz)
    800 by 600 (56 Hz)
    800 by 600 (60 Hz)
    800 by 600 (72 Hz)
    800 by 600 (75 Hz)
    800 by 600 (85 Hz)
    832 by 624 (75 Hz)
    1024 by 768 (60 Hz)
    1024 by 768 (70 Hz)
    1024 by 768 (75 Hz)
    1024 by 768 (85 Hz)
    1024 by 768 (87 Hz)
    1152 by 864 (75 Hz)
    1152 by 870 (75 Hz)
    1280 by 960 (60 Hz)
    1280 by 1024 (60 Hz)
    Display Power Management Support:
    Standby Mode: Supported
    Suspend Mode: Supported
    Active Off Mode: Supported

    
    ahem.
16. 2019-11-14 at 10:15 AM UTC

    #76
    

    -SpectraL coward [the spuriously bluish-lilac bushman]

    Originally posted by vindicktive vinny ahem.

    
    I tried it on a forced 85hz and it works.
17. 2019-11-14 at 11:36 AM UTC

    #77
    

    vindicktive vinny Black Hole

    Originally posted by -SpectraL I tried it on a forced 85hz and it works.

    
    spectral will now post picts of his Hz counters counting the refresh rates of his screen showing 85Hz.
18. 2019-11-14 at 12:39 PM UTC

    #78
    

    -SpectraL coward [the spuriously bluish-lilac bushman]

    Originally posted by vindicktive vinny spectral will now post picts of his Hz counters counting the refresh rates of his screen showing 85Hz.

    
    I've already went above and beyond to prove my statements. This thread is about old CRT monitors, not about your doubts and insecurities. If you want to keep wagging your finger at my posts here, go do it in Spurious.
19. 2019-11-14 at 1:16 PM UTC

    #79
    

    Speedy Parker Black Hole
    This thread is now about SpectraL and his super cool old monitor.
20. 2019-11-14 at 3:53 PM UTC

    #80
    

    Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country Dark Matter [my scoffingly uncritical tinning]

    Originally posted by vindicktive vinny because computers used to be white ?

    
    No, but I do miss white computers too.