BILLABS 1024x768 monitor

[squirrellydw]

Great, can't wait to get this in my cocktail table.  Do yo have any in stock, if not do you know when?

Thanks again

[tetsu96]

I'm curious since I didn't see this listed for specs - is the monitor using a flat shadow mask or aperature grill?  If the latter, do any of the owners notice the aperature grill lines?

It does look like a sweet monitor, but I'd love to see retroblast or some community members compare it to the flatscreen kortek monitor and others, and offer their opinions.  Personally, I'd think it would be less "authentic" feeling with flatscreen regardless of the clarity, but how much more perfect can you get for cocktail cabs (flat screen for a flat surface).  I'm picturing it now...  mmnnnn...

[whammoed]

I'm curious since I didn't see this listed for specs - is the monitor using a flat shadow mask or aperature grill?  If the latter, do any of the owners notice the aperature grill lines?

It does look like a sweet monitor, but I'd love to see retroblast or some community members compare it to the flatscreen kortek monitor and others, and offer their opinions.  Personally, I'd think it would be less "authentic" feeling with flatscreen regardless of the clarity, but how much more perfect can you get for cocktail cabs (flat screen for a flat surface).  I'm picturing it now...  mmnnnn...

I was wondering that myself.  In a cocktail cab, a 27" monitor is definitely pushing the limits of what is too big (I know from experience).  I think a flat screen may help the ergonomics of being able to easily see the far end of the monitor in a cocktail table from a seated position.  I like having a 27" monitor in my cocktail but I also like the classic look of a curvy monitor.  I think functionality may trump aesthetics in this case.

[Major Rock Hardy]

anyone taken pics at other resolutions yet?

[whammoed]

ummm, yeah, pics please

[squirrellydw]

I didn't see this any place.  Should you use the ArcadeVGA with this?

Thanks

[arcadegamer]

Hello,

I'm looking for a replacement monitor for my arcade cabinet and the Billabs 1024X768 seems like a great option.  I currently have a slikstik arcade cabinet, with a Wells-Gardner D9200 that went bad.  My question is would this monitor be the right size for the cabinet?  Also, with the D9200 I used an ArcadeVGA video card, would that work well with the Billabs?

Any information is much appreciated.

[Circo]

It will fit just fine, however you will need to get a new bezel, they sell them over at happs controls for around $18.  It is the 27" flat screen bezel.

[Circo]

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Sorry just had to do it!

[jerryp]

Hello,

I'm looking for a replacement monitor for my arcade cabinet and the Billabs 1024X768 seems like a great option.  I currently have a slikstik arcade cabinet, with a Wells-Gardner D9200 that went bad.  My question is would this monitor be the right size for the cabinet?  Also, with the D9200 I used an ArcadeVGA video card, would that work well with the Billabs?

Any information is much appreciated.

Hey - I'm in the same boat (slikstik cab, arcadeVGA, and a busted WG D9200).  I'm wondering what you did with your WG and did you get any help from WG?  I've gone through a Cap-Kit upgrade, a DOA refurbuished chassis, a $112 'repair' job that made no difference.  I have almost $900 into this single WG 9200 between original cost, + shippings back and forth, bad repairs, etc...  I'm ready to throw it in the dumpster but I'm wondering if you, or anyone reading this has any advice on what to do besides get away from WG.  They were the only serious player 2 years ago when I got it but sadly I only put 100 hours on it before it effectively died and I've been fighting with WG ever since to repair it (post warranty).

Looks to me that this Billabs device is the current way to go but I can't seriously consider another $600+ after all I've dropped into the WG.  Yet right now the WG is still dead.  Any suggestions...? 

Anyone have any luck getting WG to take back a defective monitor or know any suckers who would buy mine?

[Boz]

Does anyone have any experience dealing with billabs recently? I just called hoping to talk to  Kristin and apparently she's been moved to another department. The guy on the phone didn't have time to actually talk to me because he was eating lunch (!)

[Circo]

Actually When I ordered mine Kristen sent me a message that she was leaving the company.  I imagine anyone there would be able to fill your order.

[kujina]

15khz screenshots?