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AC.:
The monitor is a CTX - an old cheapo, 17", not a flat screen.  I will try it on a ViewSonic tomorrow and let you know.   The gun does seem to work and registers the trigger pull, buttons 1, 2 and 3 have an effect and briefly white the screen.  Button 2 acts as the 2nd mouse button and, on the windows desktop, (at the far upper right corner of course) displays the right-click windows drop-down menu.   How is your lightgun doing?
AC.:
I tried it and it works on my ViewSonic E90fb 19" monitor. (The monitor that is not in my cab, the monitor that is too big to fit -- of course.)  Interesting in the calibration mode -- the screen was all white.  I wonder if the calibration color is an indication of whether the gun will function with the particular monitor.   ALSO: know of anyway to fine tune the calibration - it keeps shooting about an inch too high. Thanks!
Jedi Master Matt:
I just got both of my guns today.   

The first gun seems to have a problem with the USB box because the signal going out of the unit did not send red to the monitor.   Everything was a sickly blue shade.

The second gun passes the color correctly.

My problem seems to be the same as everyone else... a darkish grey screen for calibration that is brighter at the top and darker at the bottom.

I'm going to try another monitor to see if it works any better; but, I think I need to contact Act-Labs about the issue with my 21" Cornerstone issue.
bmame:
I called ACT-Labs and was first put on hold, then told I could not speak to technical support and should submit an email.

I am a patient kind of guy, but was very persistent in speaking to someone.

Bottom line, there is a bug in the VGA box.  Tech support would not say how many people were affected (they probably don't know),  but told me I could send the guns back for a full refund or get on the list to be issued a new VGA box in two weeks.  If the new box does not work, can still get a refund.

I plan to send them an email tomorrow to get this stated for the records, but may wait this out.

Bummer, but I was hopeful that this seems like they are really trying to remedy this (they should post this on their web site though)
GameOver:
hmph...still waiting for my gun, but after reading all the posts about the act labs guns, I'm not sure I want mine anymore!  It either won't work or will break if I use it while drinking!
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