picked myself up a CRT for 20 bucks

[RealNC]

I remember, I remember.

GLQuake on a 3Dfx Voodoo1 at 512x384 (for the leet 60fps framerates) on a very expensive 17" Samsung SyncMaster 17GLSi. I had bought that CRT monitor two years prior in 1995, for a whopping $1249 when everyone else was still using 13" or 14" CRTs. I got the 3Dfx Voodoo (Diamond Monster 3D) in February 1997.

What 3dfx? They didn't exist back when the game came out.

I bought Quake on release day. I still have the box. It was MS-DOS only. I was playing on 320x200. It was awesome.

[saprer]

ye i own a sony gdm f520 and even it is uncalibrated, it is very good.
i would like to calibrate but no exp in windas ( cant get it working :/ )

[spacediver]

ye i own a sony gdm f520 and even it is uncalibrated, it is very good.
i would like to calibrate but no exp in windas ( cant get it working :/ )

I'll be making a detailed WinDAS guide in the near future, and will post the link here when I've made it. In the mean time, you want to get your hands on a DTP-94 aka Monaco Optix XR, and you'll need a USB to TTL adapter to connect to the back of the unit.

[saprer]

i would be very grateful if u would make this
i got the cable but not the other thing u said. do i need it?

[spacediver]

Yes, you'll definitely need it if you want accurate colors, and you'll also need it to keep the display healthy by adjusting the luminance targets appropriately.

[nuninho1980]

I want Sony FW900 but in Portugal doesn't exist it...

My history of CRT monitors:
1st: 14" monitor AOC (1993) -- I got eyestrain due to this "bad" brand
2nd: 17" Samtron 70E (1999)
3rd: "first" 19" Samsung SyncMaster 957MB (feb, 2007 but not new and used" and it's died in apr, 2014)
4th: 21" Samsung SM 1100DF (dec, 2007 but "used") but it was died in apr, 2008
5th: "other" 21" SM 1100DF (apr, 2008 but "used"; died apr, 2010 -- but the issue is same to older 1100DF)
6th: 21" SM 1100P Plus (may, 2010 but "used"; died dec, 2013)
7th: 21" SM 1100MB (apr, 2014 but "used") -- but maintenance due to horizontal line problem in top of screen

NOTE: I still use my "newer" CRT 19" SM 957MB ("temp" but it's for my brother).

[saprer]

Yes, you'll definitely need it if you want accurate colors, and you'll also need it to keep the display healthy by adjusting the luminance targets appropriately.

hmm here in germany i looked at ebay it is very expensive ~120€
i am a student i dont work thats the problem :/ and my phone died yesterday so i need to buy some other things before i can buy that DTP. Does the DTP work for my VG248qe ( and other newer LCDs)?

[spacediver]

look up monaco optix xr - same thing different name. You should be able to find it for much cheaper if you keep looking. Look at ebay.com and consider paying for international shipping.

I wouldn't recommend a DTP-94 for anything but a CRT, unless you have a spectroradiometer to profile it. If you want an all round good instrument, go with the i1 display pro.

[saprer]

Ok i will look to the monaco and probably buy it.
I have turned on my F520 after a long time and i have to say: damn this shit looks good even if it need calibration / tuning.
Can i get to know when u guys will release the HowTo Guide with Windas etc? i want to calibrate this unit and see it in flawless moments before it dies on me. ( i cant get another because here in germany they are very rare and the most of them are very far away :/ )

[spacediver]

quite soon - I have a challenging deadline for this tuesday, so maybe by the following monday