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Author Topic: 26" 720p LG Monitor - $60 - Good deal for arcade cabinet?  (Read 3716 times)

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26" 720p LG Monitor - $60 - Good deal for arcade cabinet?
« on: October 14, 2016, 11:41:00 am »
For my arcade cabinet (Project Arcade cabinet)

A guy near my house is selling this for $60
near my house within driving distance.

Is this a good deal do you think?

https://www.amazon.com/LG-26LH20-26-Inch-Gloss-Black/dp/B001V5J7QG

LCD HDTV features with swivel stand and energy Star rated
720p HD resolution 1366 x 768p with 2 x HDMI v 1.3 digital inputs
Invisible speaker system with Dolby Digital 5.1 & Clear voice for richer more balanced sound & a polished look
ISFccc caple of professional calibration for picture performance
30,000:1 Dynamic contrast ratio

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Re: 26" 720p LG Monitor - $60 - Good deal for arcade cabinet?
« Reply #1 on: October 14, 2016, 01:35:29 pm »
you haven't mentioned in any of your threads WHAT you plan on doing.

are you building a MAME computer?
are you using a XXX-in-1 board?
are you playing an original game board?

what resolution are you looking to achieve...what does your game output?

would this FIT in the cabinet you have (or are planning to build)?

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Re: 26" 720p LG Monitor - $60 - Good deal for arcade cabinet?
« Reply #2 on: October 14, 2016, 02:12:15 pm »
Thanks for your help.
I am adding it to a cabinet then doing the plexiglass thing
over the display like a real arcade cabinet.
Yes, it will fit, I checked the dimensions.
I can negotiate a lower price from him if he is flexible.
John St. Clair states in his book "Project Arcade" that 27" is ideal,
so this is pretty close.