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Main => Monitor/Video Forum => Topic started by: GIjoe on March 27, 2007, 01:12:52 pm

Title: Buying a "New" Monitor
Post by: GIjoe on March 27, 2007, 01:12:52 pm

Hi all,

I'm looking to buy a 25" monitor for an empty Mortal Kombat Dyn. cab I have. I've had two 19" Wells Gardners go out on me in the past and after reading Ken's post, don't seem too keen on buying one from them <---price being the original reason.

Anywho, I've been out of the Arcade Loop for awhile and was wondering how many different options and companies I can choose from that make Arcade monitors. Not looking for anything fancy (Flat panel) just a nice fat CRT.

The only ones I can think of are Wei-ya and 8liners. If anyone can offer me some experiences or suggestions for a new monitor I'd greatly appreciate it.

Thanks,    - Joe  :)

Title: Re: Buying a "New" Monitor
Post by: Crax on March 27, 2007, 01:28:45 pm

You could get a nieman monitor http://niemandisplays.com/ (http://niemandisplays.com/)

Some people seem to have had good luck with their 24.8 multisync and the owner of Nieman posts here and answers questions on occasion.

Here is a thread where it is reviewed:
http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=58371.0 (http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=58371.0)

Title: Re: Buying a "New" Monitor
Post by: StephenH on March 27, 2007, 10:45:27 pm

Try these:

Billabs: www.billabs.com

Betson Imperial: www.betson.com

Nieman Displays: www.niemandisplays.com

Happ Controls: www.happcontrols.com

Title: Re: Buying a "New" Monitor
Post by: Rickn on April 30, 2007, 08:21:32 pm

Hi Gi Joe, just curious, how did you make out??

I have been trying to find the time to do a mame cabinet.

I also have a mortal cabinet, just got the Ultrimarc Video Card, JPac and Opac.


Bought a used PC 2.66 ghz P4  ($220 Canadian) a 250 Ghz harddrive.

Sort of sucks because I hit a bit of a wall, my windows XP OEM version refuses to install.

I will figure that out later.

We will rip out the existing monitor and install our 24.8" tri-res.

I have a couple of buddies also about to do similar, one will use a 32" or 39" cabinet with our tri-res and run front end at 640X480. The other will use a Mortal Combat again our tri-res and run front end at 640X480.

Good luck with your project

Rick Nieman
Rick@niemandisplays.com
www.niemandisplays.com

Title: Re: Buying a "New" Monitor
Post by: vintagegamer on May 10, 2007, 03:37:53 pm

I just had a new 19" monitor installed in my Ms Pac Man from a local repairer for $300 installed.  I'm not sure of the brand but can check the machine tonight if you'd like.