how do these two monitors compare?

[newgamer]

The Sony CPD-E440B Black 19" CRT for $299 and the Hitachi CM721FB 19" FLAT-FACED CRT Monitor Short Neck (Black) for $276 both at newegg. I read the review and they say both are great monitors. I know nothing about these two monitors. Should I go with the Sony or Hitachi?

 

[Guest]

My experience with Hitachi is that they are not as bright as Sonys; however, having said that, monitors are very subjective animals. You should actually see the monitor in action -- preferably after it has warmed up for for 20-30 minutes.

I have three of them (all Mitsubishi), for my Photoshop work and would never buy one without actually seeing it. I buy them locally so that they can be easily returned. You can of course return them by mailorder but the weight of these suckers sure makes the shipping charges scary.

Paul Prachun