Price Check 27" Viewable CRT Monitors, These are NOT tv's

[supadave1]

Price Check 29" (27 Viewable) CRT Monitors, These are NOT tv's

I seen a chance to pick a couple of these baby's up thinking they would be great for a mame project. Monivision 29 inch (27" viewable) CRT monitors. They look absolutely beautifull!! What do you think one of these monitors is worth? I haven't decided if I want to keep one and sell the other or sell both. The snapshots are pics from MKII Mame and Dragons Lair Daphne. The monitors have daisy chain ability so I just linked them for the purpose of the picture taking. Did I mention they just look fantastic..

Thanks..

 

[Deadly]

First thing you need to do is have specs. Then compare it to a "normal" monitors specs and lastly, realize it's used -what does a "normal" used arcade monitor bring in your area?

That should put things in perspective for you.

 

[supadave1]

I would say these would be good for strickly mame builds and I would not compare them to arcade monitor durability. These seem to be alot better from my experiance. When you power on the mame pc the monitor detects the input signal and self powers on with it. Wonderful feature..

Hows this for specs?

Model DM5948S (Made in 2000)

Features and Benefits
1.Up to 1024x768 non-interlace (52 kHz)
2.Super flat screen (double beam focus)
3.Multi-scan monitor (31 kHz – 52 kHz)
4.Front and rear PC VGA Connector
5.12W speaker x 2 + Sub-Woofer
6.Remote control for PC / Video / TV

Optional programmable wireless
keyboard, MAC adapter, 15"-30" VGA cable

DATA SHEET
CRT: 29" (27" viewable) Super Arch Mask (D.B.F.) Double Beam Focus
VGA, VESA VGA, SVGA, XGA, 8514A, MACII*
Connector: Front/Rear 15 Pin D-Sub, in and out
Speaker: 12Wx2 + Sub-Woofer
OSD function: Brightness, Contrast, V-Size, V-Pos, H-Size, H-Pos, Pincushion, Trapezoid, Bow, Parallel, Rotation, Moire, ON/OFF, VGA- Audio ½, Bass, Treble, Balance, 3DSurround, Volume, Recall, 110/220 Vac /230W Max auto-switch
Power management: EPA/VESA DPMS
Plug & play: VESA DDC 1/2B (Opt)
CRT dot pitch: 0.74 mm
Max resolution: 1024x768 (NI)
Horizontal: 31.5 kHz - 52 kHz
Vertical: 50-120 Hz
Bandwidth: 64 mHz
Monitor dimensions (in.): 28x23.5x20 (WxHxD)
Packing dimensions (in.): 32x29x25.2 (WxHxD)
Weight (net/gross lbs.): 103/123
Horizontal frequency: 31.5 kHz
Vertical frequency: 50-60 Hz
Definition: 6 mHz of video
VGA input: Analog RGB 15 D type
Video Composite Sync (1.0VPP IN/OUT I S-VHS Input)
Audio: RCA Jack for IN/OUT
Panel control: Power, CH+/-, Volume+/-, TV/AV TV/CAV, Auto Programming
Remote controls: Power, CH+/-, Volume+/-, TV/AV TV/CAV, Auto Programming, Contrast, Brightness, Color, Hue, Mute, System Timer, Sleep, Quick View, Volume, Flashback, NTSC/PAL/PAL-M/PAL-N/SECAM switching, Bilingual (SAP), Display, ADD/ERASE, toggle, Video adjustment, Fine tuning
Connectors: Antenna (RF), S-Video, Audio in, Video in, Audio out, Video out, VGA out to monitor, VGA in from PC, Power & Signal connector

 

[gatordad]

With a D15 and xga res I would guess you could get at least 100 to 150 for one.
Hell start at 200 and go from there.
The lack of 15khz really kills it but for a mame rig they should work good.

 

[supadave1]

I did some reading on byoac about them and the lack of 15khz is only and issue with die hards. I gather that these monivision are popular with those who want something that is plug and go and not have to do much more. I should do a side by side with my 29 flat tri-sync arcade monitor and one of these monivisions I picked up. I was amazed when I fired them up and launched some games. For the ease of plug and play you can't go wrong.

I figured as you did.. about $175.00 to start. Makes an excellant solid mame project monitor that is noobie friendly. I also read that the speakers and built in Sub are pretty darn good to.

 

[WadeLanham]

I did some reading on byoac about them and the lack of 15khz is only and issue with die hards. I gather that these monivision are popular with those who want something that is plug and go and not have to do much more. I should do a side by side with my 29 flat tri-sync arcade monitor and one of these monivisions I picked up. I was amazed when I fired them up and launched some games. For the ease of plug and play you can't go wrong.

I figured as you did.. about $175.00 to start. Makes an excellant solid mame project monitor that is noobie friendly. I also read that the speakers and built in Sub are pretty darn good to.

$100-200. Only good for mame. How good is the market for mame parts in your area?

Wade

 

[norton9478]

$100-200. Only good for mame. How good is the market for mame parts in your area?

Wade

Also good for Naomi, Atomiswave, Dreamcast, Xbox 360.. And 60-1

If you really want to use old boards, you can always get an Xrgb... Kinda expensive, but worth it.

If I could get one of these cheap... I would... And swap out the monitor in my Neo-29

 

[MaximRecoil]

I did some reading on byoac about them and the lack of 15khz is only and issue with die hards.

Ultimarc sells an awful lot of ArcadeVGA cards (a PC video card that has 15 KHz arcade modes), and the Soft-15KHz (a software method of outputting 15 KHz from a PC) thread on BYOAC is 42 pages long (1652 replies). Most MAME projects I read about over there are using an arcade monitor and some sort of method to output 15 KHz from their PC.

In other words, it is not just a fringe group of "die hards" that want an uncorrupted and authentic looking game image on their screens. Using a PC or TV is considered the easy (but less desirable) way out (RGB-capable SCART TVs being the exception, since they are an arcade monitor for all intents and purposes).

 

[supadave1]

Ultimarc sells an awful lot of ArcadeVGA cards (a PC video card that has 15 KHz arcade modes), and the Soft-15KHz (a software method of outputting 15 KHz from a PC) thread on BYOAC is 42 pages long (1652 replies). Most MAME projects I read about over there are using an arcade monitor and some sort of method to output 15 KHz from their PC.

In other words, it is not just a fringe group of "die hards" that want an uncorrupted and authentic looking game image on their screens. Using a PC or TV is considered the easy (but less desirable) way out (RGB-capable SCART TVs being the exception, since they are an arcade monitor for all intents and purposes).

You are correct. It really isn't that difficult to get 15KHz out of your pc using a card or software method. I have an arcade in my mame. However for first time Mame builders these monitors can offer a nice all in one package. You get a simple plug and play monitor with built in sub and speakers. Also works great for console systems.