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ssndk:
--- Quote from: Ummon on April 25, 2009, 01:43:16 am ---Look up CRTs and you'll see that the dot pitch varies from center to outside.
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Yep, didn't know that. I had a look at my old 28" too.. and yep dot pitch is larger in the corners.. but I think its noticeable larger on my D9800/D9400 (whatever). Anyway after hooking it up to MAME with a ArcadeVGA2, the only time I notice it, is at 800x600 in windows. As far as gaming goes, this monitor is really nice! great colors! I thought my old Hantarex 25" was nice.. This thing is so crisp and vivid. I highly recommend!
Ummon:
Good. Now to see its longevity.
BlazzingFlippers:
Thanks for all the info guys. I just ordered my D9800 from Xgaming so probably will get it in a week or so. One question are you all using a sheet of glass or plexiglass or whatever on top of your bezel? If so, where did you guy it at? I know someone mentioned they had a tinted one. Is this something I need to make on my own? I didn't see anything at Happs website as I'm order the bezel from them. Also will I need 2 people to get this installed properly? And finally, will I need to discharge the monitor before really handling it? This is my first CRT so this is all new territory for me. Thanks!
Ummon:
People have used all sorts of materials. Do a search. Places of supply should be found within that, too.
You could make it yourself.
It will likely be easiest if you have help installing it.
You will not need to discharge it.
ssndk:
--- Quote from: BlazzingFlippers on May 10, 2009, 11:33:32 am ---Thanks for all the info guys. I just ordered my D9800 from Xgaming so probably will get it in a week or so. One question are you all using a sheet of glass or plexiglass or whatever on top of your bezel? If so, where did you guy it at? I know someone mentioned they had a tinted one. Is this something I need to make on my own? I didn't see anything at Happs website as I'm order the bezel from them. Also will I need 2 people to get this installed properly? And finally, will I need to discharge the monitor before really handling it? This is my first CRT so this is all new territory for me. Thanks!
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If you using the holes in the frame to mount it to the cabinet using brackets you definitely need help.. the thing is heavy! I guess if you're making a stand of some sort , you could put it there yourself. Don't be too afraid of the high voltage thing.. just dont fumble around the back of the screen with your bare hands, just use the frame to lift and move it around. I think the only way you could get that high voltage through you is by sticking your hands under the thing that looks like a suction cup, I really don't see why anyone would want to do that.. Maybe the same people that stick their hands into dark holes they find in the forest.