Hi there all ArcadeContols forum-goers.
I have been doing a lot of research into building a MAME cabinet.
Inspired by Delusional's awesome control panel/cabinet, i have decided to build a cab of similar specs.
I have the cabinet and it's ready for a monitor. Went onto Betson's Website and ordered the 27" Betson Digital Multi-Sync monitor as this 'seems' to be up there in the ratings (and Delusional uses it

). However, upon ordering, Betson emailed me and advised this monitor has been replaced with the MakVison 27" Flat.
Quote from Email:
"I do need to tell you that the specific monitor you ordered is NLA.. You had ordered the 44-4070-RT which represents a round tube.. We do not have that type anymore. The replacement is a 44-4071-DF which is a MAKAVISION MFG.. AND THEY ARE DINAFLAT SCREEN.. This is also used in RAW thrills games such as BIG BUCK HUNTER and other Raw thrill games"
Also the specs list he provided:
- Works in either Standard Resolution (CGA), Medium Resolution (EGA) or VGA Resolution
- Unit will also work with older Golden Tee games (Golden Tee, Golden Tee Fore and Golden Tee Fore 2002-2005)
- Universal mounting frame that will fit in most cabinet configurations
- Because of the flat CRT, you will need to replace with a 27" flat form fitted bezel
- UL Approved
- 1-Year warranty
- Power cord sold separately
Doing some research on this monitor, my understanding is that this monitor is an 'analog', not a 'digital' like the Betson Digital Multi-Sync, which in turn, will need to be "adjusted" each time the monitor changes resolution between games?
Also the Maximum Resolution is lower than the Betson Digital Multi-Sync.
Link to the NLA Betson that I ordered:
http://www.betson.com/products/IMP-44-4070-RTLink to the model i believe Betson is trying to sell me:
http://www.happ.com/monitors/49271500.htmLink to the next model up (higher Res) from MakVision:
http://www.happ.com/monitors/49271700.htmWould appreciate your thoughts on this matter.
Thanks Guys 'n Girls,
Hainswof.