Step 1: Research
The Buyz123 guide
Read how this guide can assist your decision-making and ensure that you consider all your options before making a purchase.
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What is available on the market?
Research the various types of CRT monitors that are available on the market and what features you need to know about before you buy.
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- Size - 15 to 21 inches
- Resolution - from 800x600 to 1600x1200 or even higher
- Refresh rate - from 60Hz to 85 Hz or even higher
- Flat screen or curved
Is it suited to me?
Ask yourself these key questions to make sure that your new CRT monitor is the “perfect fit” for you.
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- Why do I need a CRT monitor?
- Will I be doing a lot of graphic designing or gaming?
- What size monitor best suits me?
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Step 1: Evaluation
Once you know what's available - it's time to narrow down the options
Look at how well each particular CRT monitor meets your particular needs and eliminate the ones that don't suit you.
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- Monitor size
- Controls and adjustments
- Dot pitch
- Resolution quality
My features list
Use this list to get a quick and effective overview of the CRT monitor and to ensure that it has all the features that are most important to you.
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Comparing CRT monitors to one another
Consider these questions to help you make that final choice.
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- Which CRT monitor is the best value for money?
- Which has the best resolution quality?
- Which CRT monitor suits my needs the best?
- Which do I like the best?
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Step 1: Purchase
I want to buy it - but how?
The different ways you can buy CRT monitors and the pros and cons of each method.
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- Internet, over the phone, mail order, department store or specialty store
- Choosing a seller - questions to ask.
- Ordering and delivery - return policies, guarantees
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