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LCD monitor specs
« on: August 30, 2005, 04:01:15 pm »
What should I look for in an LCD monitor? I have to use one for my cab because of space restrictions.
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Re: LCD monitor specs
« Reply #1 on: August 30, 2005, 04:25:31 pm »
if you are looking at having to use a tft screen for your cabinet then just go for the largest size you can fit in (19" is equivalent to a 20" crt), with the fastest response time (12ms or better) and the widest viewing angle you can find.

however from personal experience I can say that a tft screen just does not compare with a decent arcade monitor. (currently using my 20" tft in my cabinet after my arcade monitor fried...... I want the arcade monitor back) the tft screen although it is crisp and clear it just doesnt look right at all.


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Re: LCD monitor specs
« Reply #2 on: August 30, 2005, 04:43:46 pm »
Like I said, I cant. The section of my cab where the monitor will be is only 11" deep. No room for a CRT. I planned on getting a 19" monitor. What about the contrast ratio? and the pixel pitch?
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Re: LCD monitor specs
« Reply #3 on: August 30, 2005, 05:04:20 pm »
I have an ancient 21" VGA monitor in the basement, and had planned on using it. But I had to cut the cabinet down in depth, from 26" to 11". The monitor is 24"deep
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