picture quality is of the main definin criteria.
btw, for a ps2.

Before I switched to my 29" Philips, I used a 21" Philips CRT. For RM 599 that was one of the first sets to have component inputs - made a world of difference when playing Xbox or PS2.

i used to have a JVC 21" flat tv, but composite only, now using a 29" Sony TV but no component also, but i think mostly all 21" flat tv is good coz screen small cant c difference, try look for 21" with component input.

bro.. i think she/he talking about crt monitors.. not tv..
or izzit just my bad

Well according to the topic title:

best 21 inch flat screen crt tv for gamin, sony, panasonic, toshiba or wat?

so I suppose it's TV.

yes, i am talkin abt a tv, any idea which is the best i can get for like rm500 in the current market?

I dun think 21" inch makes any difference coz i haven't see any 21" inch with HDTV support. Mostly only composite input and even if u do have a component input, it probably won't make any difference.

But just remember to stay away from Panasonic 21"inch CRT.

Agreed. Donno why Pana tvs dont agree with the PS2. I tested my PS2 on my Bro's 29" Pana(latest model)...the PQ was really badd...

Jus got myself a Sony DB29" last night...man this tv rockz when paired with PS2 (or is it the other way round).....

The Philips 21" component input DID make a difference - I remember how muddy the Chronicles of Riddick on my older TV looked. Plugging it into the components made it look brand new.

By the way I agree. Stay away from Panny sets.

har...why got such issue one.. How could it happend?
I am panasonice suppporter lor for others gadget. They are advanced in technology & cheaper price than Sony.

lucky i am using Sharp TV to play PS2.

what exactly's this component input and how does it affect gaming?

oups! my bad

Maybe ur old TV just suck too much that anything else looks good. J/K.

Anyway, i didn't know 21" also got component input. Now i know.

TMTANWHACKY: Component input is the best a TV can get before the existent of HDMI. It's the Red, Green, Blue connectors. It separate the colour to Red,Green,Blue and carries 2 other attributes in two of the channels.

Composite is the normal single yellow connector. It mix everything in one single line.

For HDTV CRT, you MUST use component cable to get HDTV display and same goes for progressive scan DVD player(480p).

This post has been edited by Matrix: Oct 13 2006, 08:48 PM

ic... so any gd componet input 21 inch to recommend out there? btw, are thr any 21 inch crt hdtvs?

last time i was using a sony 21" flat screen without component input.. but the quality is amazing already..
now i upgrade to 29" with component video.. much better as compared to other tv i have in terms of color and contrast.. like phillip 34" with component video..

is it also referred to as dvd input?

yeap...
but another thing is.. if a TV having this DVD input but is not HD..
it juz make the screen look nicer and sharper.. color and contrast very good..
but it doesnt have progressive though..

i doubt any 21" has progressive

Yeah, AFAIK no 21" has progressive. Don't let this deter you though - do a live switch from composite to component and you'll immediately notice sharper lines and better colours. Ultimately your eyes are the best judge.

I guess on 21" your eyes can't really see the difference whether the display is on progressive or not, but on a 29" there is a clear difference (at least to me anyway). The display just looks sharper/crisp. (esp. when playing games like God of War).

Lord Ashe, any ideas on how to improve the PQ when playing Metal Slug 6? the graphics looks choppy on my Sony. (or is it just the game?)

Choppy? Do you mean that the framerate stutters?

If you're using an LCD it could be lag (refresh rate) but if CRT (like me) it could be the disc you're using.