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Ummon:
Recently, I did some research into the availability of the Billabs BL27CB0P digital multisync - the one everybody wants. This is what I found out:


- from Mountain coin:

 I  have a BL27CBOPu the u is a universal mount the price is 575.00 plus shipping. If you have any questions please feel free to call or email.

 
Bill Koshak
Part Manager
702-798-0900
b.koshak@mountaincoin.com



- from Billabs:

Unfortunately we no longer carry this model.  It has been replaced by a 26" (BL26C0T) LCD that would go into a 25", 27" CRT slot.
Let us know if we can be of further assistance,
 
REgards,
 
Billabs Sales - Joel


So. For those of you wanting one and having the cash, better holler now. And, for those of you who are wanting a large (apparently 4:3 though I'd make sure an ask) LCD, this may be the ticket. I'm assuming, though I deeply suggest asking whether, this LCD is a multisync, like the smaller size monitors listed on their site.
Shoegazer:
Wow, that's amazing.  I guess I'm one of the lucky few to get a true 27" Billabs CRT, since they are higher resolution than any other arcade monitor on the market and very nice.  However, given that the future is with LCD, this is actually a better product all things considered (assuming the price is right).  So, I'm curious:

1) what is the price?
2) what is the max. resolution?
3) what is the interface (assuming DVI)?
4) when is it available?
5) is it really 4x3?
6) is the screen surface as much as my 27" CRT (I believe 26" LCD = same screen surface as 27" CRT)?

Thanks!
Shoegazer
TOK:
I would love to have a 25" 4:3 LCD available... If it could do Standard, Medium and VGA resolutions, that'd be even better. The problem is probably going to be the price. Even the 19" arcade LCD's are ridiculously priced.
WG was over 500 for a 19"  last time I looked.
Xiaou2:

 Lcd's are ok... but.. they have their drawbacks.

 For one... they will probably die years before your CRT.   Anything from the Tube light...
to some smt electrical issue. 

 They also have a much slower refresh rate,  less color spectrum output, 
less contrast and brightness. 

 And they wont look arcade Authentic.


 The worst part will be using an LCD in any resolution other than the Native (intended)
resolution.   LCDs do not scale the picture very well to other resolutions,  and the
picture will be a bit distorted.

 
 On the Plus..  they wont heat the cab/room as much.   They will reduce your
electric bill a little (I think).  Lots less EMF. Thinner cabs can be built.
ahofle:

--- Quote from: Xiaou2 on September 10, 2008, 09:44:38 pm --- And they wont look arcade Authentic.


 The worst part will be using an LCD in any resolution other than the Native (intended)
resolution.   LCDs do not scale the picture very well to other resolutions,  and the
picture will be a bit distorted.

--- End quote ---

I have yet to see some comparison photos of an arcade LCD and arcade CRT monitor.  It would be great if they looked as good, but I am a little skeptical seeing how bad LCDs look when they are not run at their native resolution (scaled).  Just look at the Bios/POST screens when you boot your PC on an LCD.  Horrible!
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