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Anyone used a 19" LCD replacement monitor in a Midway Cocktail?
opt2not:
When I was working on my Canucks Cocktail I was trying to decide whether I wanted to go LCD or CRT.
I eventually chose to keep the CRT (mostly because the curvature you get out of the tube is more representational of the original games)....but at the time I was considering checking out this site for an LCD purchase.
http://www.arcadespareparts.com/arcade_parts/monitors_chassis/open_frame_lcd/12230.html
Seems like a great deal, and it's 4:3...but I don't know how much import costs would be.
As well, with an LCD, you have to be very mindful of the viewing angle. Some LCD's have a very short angle of viewing from the sides, so depending on how you're mounting it, it may not work well for a cocktail.
Sjaak:
The LCD is a Acer V193Db. It is a 4:3 screen and it costs around 149 euros. I didn't use a bezel. I routed the underside of the MDF to make room for the screen.
extendedplayarcade:
You did a great job.
I can't find that monitor in the USA. How is the 180 degree viewing? I am always worried about that on the future Cocktail I am building.
--- Quote from: Sjaak on August 17, 2010, 03:47:49 am ---The LCD is a Acer V193Db. It is a 4:3 screen and it costs around 149 euros. I didn't use a bezel. I routed the underside of the MDF to make room for the screen.
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extendedplayarcade:
I found this one. Seem close
doesn't have to many specs.
http://www.amazon.com/Acer-CV3RP-D04-19-Inch-Monitor-Speakers/dp/tech-data/B003E1QEVQ/ref=de_a_smtd
My biggest concern is the 180 degree viewing at angles and what not seeing it is for a cocktail table
--- Quote from: Sjaak on August 17, 2010, 03:47:49 am ---The LCD is a Acer V193Db. It is a 4:3 screen and it costs around 149 euros. I didn't use a bezel. I routed the underside of the MDF to make room for the screen.
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Osirus23:
I've been looking at LCD arcade monitors rather than PC monitors, would like one that accepts 15 kHz.
These are both advertised as drop-in replacements
http://www.happ.com/monitors/49260310.htm
http://www.wellsgardner.com/products/details.asp?iCat=1&iSubCat=5
I'm just a bit worried about viewing angle.