24" TV? Can't find them!

[MPTech]

I'm building an UltimateArcade from the plans and the TV opening is just a hair under 25" wide.  I've looked at Best buy, Circuit City, WalMart, Sears and even Radio Shack, but can't find  24".  I really don't want the side speakers that are mounted next to the monitor (it makes to TV too wide and I'm running PC speakers anyway).

Anybody have a suggestion?

[aussietech]

you may be able to get a tv that will be a little smaller without speakers and use a screen shroud from a gaming machine to close the gap between cabinet and monitor

[zabrin]

I having the same problem. I was thinking about de-casing a tv but I would hate to due that to a new tv. If anyone can help please send some info. Thanks

Z.

[MPTech]

Does anyone know a specific model that will fit an almost 25" opening?  I'm thinking a 24" or 25" tube (diagonal measurement) will fit, but can't find any that are suitable.  I'm also going to try America's and one other chain.

[zabrin]

I just found this one at best buy.com its a 25" but it will just fit into the cab...don't know anything about it. I might go look at it tomorrow.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=6338466&type=product&productCategoryId=cat03003&id=1076627785449

Z.

[MPTech]

zabrin,
  I saw that model suggested in another topic, but the BestBuy near me didn't stock it when I checked them out.  I'm going to see if I can order it and pick it up at the store.  By the way, I saw a great 27" at Target tonite, but it measured 25 1/2"!

Next Arcade will be bigger!!! 

[testicle187]

If you can find them anymore Wal-Mart had cheap Durabrand 27" tvs that are a shade under 25" wide.  I think they have a Symphonic model that is the exact same, just rebadged in some stores too.  Hope this helps. 

[tray262]

If you can find them anymore Wal-Mart had cheap Durabrand 27" tvs that are a shade under 25" wide.  I think they have a Symphonic model that is the exact same, just rebadged in some stores too.  Hope this helps. 

The new durabrand model 27" is actually 26" wide. I just bought one and returned it, Not only was it 26" wide, but it also sucked. I hooked it thru my nVidia5600 s-vid, and the text in MameWah was NOT readable. So I took it back and bought what I think is the best money I've spent in a while. I bought a Happs Vision Pro SVGA 27" the screen is super nice and for you guys with the 25" width limit it's only 24 1/2". Hope this help. Don't waste your money on the durabrand.

[zabrin]

Tray, if you don't mind me asking, what did that monitor run you? Did you buy it, from happs?

Z.

[MPTech]

Looks like the Happ monitor is $471, ouch.

Think I'll stick to a TV under $200.

[zabrin]

Yikes...It was hard enough getting the wife to let me get a new trackball...

For shi*ts and giggles, I'm going to throw that her way, just to see what she says...

Z.