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Lilwolf:
The ARE just PC monitors.  So don't expect it to be great for emulation.  I'm not interested for that reason.  They are just cheap 21" monitors.

You will get MUCH better output with a true arcade monitor and an ArcadeVGA video card.

BUT for vector games.  Higher the resolution the better they look.  Because the original was at near infanite resolution (not detail, but resolution) based on the technology it uses.  
Witchboard:
Okay.. got my monitor in the mail today.  Box was beat up pretty bad, but the unit looks  to have no burn in and like it's in real good condition... physically.  I won't know how the picture looks until Monday since I didn't receive any cables with mine.  No big deal, I can get cables from work.. but I was wanting to play with it this weekend.  :'(

Okay... comparison time.  What model did you guys get?  Mine has a model number of KVS-21.

I have the option of using a VGA cable or looks like RGB.  Which should I use?  Is one better than the other?
Xiaou2:

 Supposedly the  R g b H V   cable is supposed to be a cleaner signal.  Maybe due to the thicker cables.

 But I honestly see no differences with the test ive done.
Arcadiac:

--- Quote from: rampy on May 11, 2004, 02:14:17 pm ---regarding mounting:  

I guess you could either go the "shelf" route or the *danger exposed innards warning* remove the outer metal casing and bolt it on rails like an arcade monitor.

Granted my project was a conversion of an existing cabinet so I could sorta follow the mounting of the previous (missing) monitor.  If you make your way to my photo gallery (or go through the diary of a madman) on my ubercade site you can see how I mounted mine (it's actually kind of comical "custom" job, but it's wedged in there pretty good and survived one move without issue.

*shrug*  good luck to everyone on their projects.

Rampy

--- End quote ---

Thanks Rampy with minor adjustments your idea worked for me, see this thread:
http://www.arcadecontrols.org/yabbse/index.php?board=10;action=display;threadid=17788
Got another battle scar fron the front of the monitor frame pinching the tip of my finger, all part of the process! I appreciate your input and help. How did you end up dealing with the thing sticking out of the back?  I could cut my backboard down a bit but that won't solve the monitor poking out and would spoil the look of the original cab.  I really don't want it bumping the wall as the monitor could get damaged.  Thanks again all for your help! ARCADIAC!  
Witchboard:
Well, looks like I may have gotten a bad apple.  I haven't plugged it into a computer yet, but when I put power to it and turn it on... it makes a funny noise and I can hear the monitor trying to turn.  It's almost sounds like a bad hard-drive trying to start up.  I'll give it 'til Monday and get a cable and see what happens.  I've turned it off for now in case it was a component frying inside.  May have to crack it open and see if it's fixable, but who knows.
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