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paigeoliver:
Also, when replacing arcade monitors with computer monitors you have to be aware of the size differences if you want to get the same size tube.

13" arcade monitor equals 14-15" computer monitor (14 is usually slightly smaller, 15 is slightly larger).
19" arcade monitor equals 21" computer monitor (which is a fraction of an inch larger, or a 20" model is a fraction smaller).

Also, oddball size arcade monitors are usually actually the next most common size down, they are just labeled using the more liberal (non-US), method of tube sizing. A 20" is usually really a 19", those Japanese spec cocktails with 14" monitors usually really have 13" ones, and those 29" candy cabinet monitors are really 27".

Computer monitors are usually measured using the same liberal standards, which is why you usually have to jump 2" in size to get the same size monitor tube.
MovingTarget:
I've got a 2 player cab w/a 21" computer monitor.  When I built it I orginally thought I would replace it with a larger size when it eventually dies and would "suffer" with only a 21" monitor but having built and been using it for over a year now I've got to say I'm actually very happy with this size and if it died today I would most likely just find another one to replace it with.
Havok:
Not listed, but - 20.1" LCD...
notaburger:
31" gateway destination monitor
it can only do 640x480 but that's good for mame (not so good for surfing the web)

i did build my arcade with a 27" tv in mind so this guy doesn't even really fit that well (i had to cut a tiny hole the back)

they usually run about 100 bucks
Jeff AMN:
I'm using a 27" Samsung TV set through a component connection.
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