I don’t normally write to magazines much, but my pent up frustration finally got the better of me. The very last few words of your May issue (Retro, p244) were "we wouldn't even consider testing a CRT today". I ask you to step back and consider if you are projecting the whole picture to those who you advise.

I have a Sony 19in. Trinitron Monitor which I bought second hand 3 years ago for £25. I work at a resolution of 1,600 x 1,200. I play my games (World of Warcraft and Doom 3) at 1,600 x 1,200. I eagerly scan the catalogue I get from Novatech each month for the latest TFTs and their specifications.

I have yet to find one that will deliver a resolution of 1,600 x 1,200 at a reasonable price! The latest advert for a Sony 19in. TFT states "Once you own a 19in. monitor or larger, you'll appreciate the extra work area and higher resolutions." Well sorry, but that is talking about 1,280 x 1,024, for the princely sum of £433.57 (inc Vat). Those of us with CRTs have been enjoying high resolutions and response times for years, at far better value.

I agree that things need to be weighed up, and if desk space and portability are issues for you then TFTs are the way to go, but to ignore the poor resolutions they offer, the costs and the response times of something you are buying to stare at for many hours is bordering on irresponsible.

You have a duty to your readership to present the whole picture and allow them to make informed decisions based upon ALL the facts.

Mark Moore