Showcase cab w/Hantarex Polo 1 33" monitor (dead monitor) - alternative monitor?

[eastbayarb]

I have a Showcase cabinet that has a Hantarex Polo 1 33" monitor. The monitor is dead (doesn't turn on). Can someone recommend an alternative monitor for this cab? Perhaps a monitor that I can keep in the case?


thanks

[Jack Burton]

It doesn't turn on?  Have you decided that you do not want to repair this monitor?  I think you should do a little more troubleshooting before giving up.

But If that is the case then there are a few options available.

The equivalent of a 33" arcade monitor is a 32" televison.  It might be possible to fit a 32" CRT in there with some modification to the cab.

A 27/29" monitor or TV would have much better chance of fitting.  It should just set on a shelf in the space where the old monitor was.

If you are into new games you might consider a wide-screen LCD as a replacement. 

You will have to devise a new bezel to cover up the empty space around the screen.

[eastbayarb]

It doesn't turn on?  Have you decided that you do not want to repair this monitor?  I think you should do a little more troubleshooting before giving up.

But If that is the case then there are a few options available.

The equivalent of a 33" arcade monitor is a 32" televison.  It might be possible to fit a 32" CRT in there with some modification to the cab.

A 27/29" monitor or TV would have much better chance of fitting.  It should just set on a shelf in the space where the old monitor was.

If you are into new games you might consider a wide-screen LCD as a replacement. 

You will have to devise a new bezel to cover up the empty space around the screen.

I researched it about a year or so ago and a guy said I need to replace the bu508a or bu508af transistors. This is beyond my technical skills, hence this post. I really don't want to put an LCD monitor in here. Old school games look horrible on those

[Jack Burton]

I think the best option is just to go with a replacement 33" arcade monitor then.

It's the least work and the best solution.  The only downside is cost.  

I've never heard anything bad about Nieman displays.  They make a CGA monitor that will fit your cab:

http://niemandisplays.com/nieman_video_displays_009.htm

Wells Gardner makes 33" D9200 and D9400 monitors. 

I have also heard there is a Kortek 33" monitor.  You might try looking for that.

[Rickn]

Yes we still have about 40 tubes to do the 32" CGA arcade monitor.

I would be happy to help if you are intersted.

Thx

Rick Nieman
Rick@niemandisplays.com