After the discussion in this thread, I thought I'd post some quick details of my initial experience with the D9500 monitor.
I ordered one on Friday for $169 (plus $22 shipping via FedEx Ground from IL to NC). It arrived today and I spent a few minutes checking it out on the workbench. I really just wanted a spare CGA monitor, but for the price, I figured I'd pick up a Tri-Res and keep my options open.
Testing it with a standard res (CGA) signal yielded great results. The picture came up right away, crisp and bright.
Testing it with a medium res (EGA) signal didn't work out as well. I plugged in a Cruis'n USA board, and couldn't get it to sync. I did not fiddle around for more than a minute or two, but I plan to do more testing this weekend to see if I can figure it out. I'll plug it up to my Toobin' as well, to see how that fares.
Testing it with a VGA signal also yielded great results. The picture was really great at 800X600.
Other observations:
* The CRT is probably a 20" or 21" diagonal measurement vs. true 19", but it looks like it would fit into most 19" cabinets as a direct replacement. (I did not mount it in a cabinet, but just eyeballing it looks like it would fit).
* It's a digital monitor as advertised. The controls and menu are functional and intuitive, and look like they provide a nice range of options to customize the display.
* W-G included the power cord and vga cable in the box, even though the web site implied the power cord was an extra cost.
* Jeff, the sales person who helped me at W-G, was absolutely great, helpful and friendly.
Overall, I am really happy with the performance of this monitor and the service I received. Since I just needed a CGA monitor, I figure it's a great deal to also have the option of using it for VGA as well, even if I never get it to work with EGA. The total price with shipping seems comparable to the better deals on well-known Standard Res alternatives out there.
I hope this is useful information, especially since the current sale price is pretty good for this type of monitor. I will post more results of my medium res testing as I get to it.
I ordered one on Friday for $169 (plus $22 shipping via FedEx Ground from IL to NC). It arrived today and I spent a few minutes checking it out on the workbench. I really just wanted a spare CGA monitor, but for the price, I figured I'd pick up a Tri-Res and keep my options open.
Testing it with a standard res (CGA) signal yielded great results. The picture came up right away, crisp and bright.
Testing it with a medium res (EGA) signal didn't work out as well. I plugged in a Cruis'n USA board, and couldn't get it to sync. I did not fiddle around for more than a minute or two, but I plan to do more testing this weekend to see if I can figure it out. I'll plug it up to my Toobin' as well, to see how that fares.
Testing it with a VGA signal also yielded great results. The picture was really great at 800X600.
Other observations:
* The CRT is probably a 20" or 21" diagonal measurement vs. true 19", but it looks like it would fit into most 19" cabinets as a direct replacement. (I did not mount it in a cabinet, but just eyeballing it looks like it would fit).
* It's a digital monitor as advertised. The controls and menu are functional and intuitive, and look like they provide a nice range of options to customize the display.
* W-G included the power cord and vga cable in the box, even though the web site implied the power cord was an extra cost.
* Jeff, the sales person who helped me at W-G, was absolutely great, helpful and friendly.
Overall, I am really happy with the performance of this monitor and the service I received. Since I just needed a CGA monitor, I figure it's a great deal to also have the option of using it for VGA as well, even if I never get it to work with EGA. The total price with shipping seems comparable to the better deals on well-known Standard Res alternatives out there.
I hope this is useful information, especially since the current sale price is pretty good for this type of monitor. I will post more results of my medium res testing as I get to it.

