Digital BW, The Print

There is a lot of debate about this now. As far as the most critical color work is concerned, 
the best CRT's such as Lacie, Sony, and Mitsubishi Pro monitors still have a color gamut 
and contrast edge on LCD's. These are what I use. However, in my opinion, the Apple HD 
flat screens are certainly "good enough" for serious Photoshop color correction and high-
end retouching. In fact, a lot of very serious retouchers use them now and the Apple 22" 
or 32" screen will be my next monitor because of its great proportion and light weight . 
They take the place of two monitors for utilizing tools, etc. Size is very important in the 
long run.

If you are on a budget check into www.lacie.com and take advantage of one of the 19" or 
22" "refurbished"  crt monitors that are a real steal because not only do they have a 
warranty but also, the last I checked, included a $5.00 total shipping charge. Can't beat 
that. The Lacie monitors use Sony tubes and have very good software for color calibration 
and mine have lasted for years without loosing contrast.

John


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> I'm in the market for a new display monitor. I know there has been a 
> lot of debate in recent years about LCD vs. CRT, with high end CRTs, 
> such as the Sony Artisan, considered by many professional 
> photographers to be necessary for critical work. Are the newer LCDs, 
> such as the Eizo ColorEdge and Apple Cinema HD, "good enough" now 
> for either color or B&W work?