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Author Topic: Odd size monitor - Now with more info and pictures.  (Read 2753 times)

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Odd size monitor - Now with more info and pictures.
« on: December 26, 2008, 03:16:46 am »
Okay I am looking to replace a monitor but it is a bit of a strange item and I can't seem to find a drop in replacement.

As best as I can tell, the monitor is cga 19 inch or 17 inch viewable depending on how you measure.
It is in a tiny Japanese cab.
One of those little neo geo cabs.

Does anyone know a place that I could come up with a replacement.

Thanks,

Joe


« Last Edit: January 02, 2009, 04:00:18 pm by joe average »

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Re: Odd size monitor
« Reply #1 on: December 26, 2008, 04:45:46 am »
Happ sells a 19" CGA monitor made by Tovis in their "Vision Master" line.  I've seen one in person, and the picture is great.  Has good controls.  Haven't had to perform any "surgery" on it, so I can't comment on design, but of course it also hasn't broken :)

Their price is $183 for shelf mount or $193.85 for a universal (not bad at all, really, for a brand new monitor), or you may be able to get a better deal through one of the Happ distributor/representatives here on the forums.

Not sure if that's exactly what you require (that is likely a 19" viewable), so check dimensions.
« Last Edit: December 26, 2008, 04:48:25 am by MonMotha »

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Re: Odd size monitor
« Reply #2 on: December 26, 2008, 10:58:45 am »
On the tube you should see a label with a number.  Maybe something like "A48xxxxxxx"

What is that number?

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Re: Odd size monitor
« Reply #3 on: December 26, 2008, 03:17:44 pm »
I'll have to pull it and check out the info for that number I'll put that info up as soon as I am able too.  it is like they way they measure the japanese ones so for us it would be a 17 inch I think.

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Re: Odd size monitor - Now with more info and pictures.
« Reply #4 on: January 02, 2009, 04:01:34 pm »
Here are some pictures








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Re: Odd size monitor - Now with more info and pictures.
« Reply #5 on: January 02, 2009, 04:28:13 pm »
the label of the tube is what you need,it should say something like A48XXXXXXX

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Re: Odd size monitor - Now with more info and pictures.
« Reply #6 on: January 02, 2009, 07:10:29 pm »
Gonna guess that it's a 19" by looking at that model number.
But check the sticker that is actually on the tube.
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Re: Odd size monitor - Now with more info and pictures.
« Reply #7 on: January 03, 2009, 12:34:50 am »
I think you should be able to decase a 17" PC monitor and mount it in the original's place. 

You would have to buy a video upscaler or new chassis for the monitor though.
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Re: Odd size monitor - Now with more info and pictures.
« Reply #8 on: January 17, 2009, 06:11:14 am »
Okay the numbers are a bit faded but as best I can tell they are

A46JDL60X