Need some advice...

Namelessv1 · 19th November 2002, 02:44

...on what kinda monitor I should get. I need a new one because I broke a few pins on the connection cable for the monitor I have right. It should just be a replacement of the cable, but the way the monitor is made, the cable is stuck right into the back of the monitor with no way of disconnecting it.

I'm lookin' for a 17" flat-panel monitor. I've already done some researchin', but some advice would be really helpful.

sgtfuzzbubble011 · 19th November 2002, 02:57

I did that to a monitor one time. It was the same scenario. Broken pins. Hard-mounted cable. I took the monitor apart, performed surgery on the cable (with the help of my trusty soldering iron), and replaced the connector. Worked fine after that.

As for a new monitor, I couldn't really tell you. I've been using my 17" CTX for a couple years now, and I still like it.

I'm not really sure what's on the market right now that's good.

n_ick2000 · 19th November 2002, 03:55

Are you talking about flat panel (lcd) or normal flat screen monitor.

For LCD, I would say, one of these:
http://www.infotechnow.com/shopping/shopexd.asp?id=596

For a flat-screen:
http://www.infotechnow.com/shopping/shopexd.asp?id=587

MetallichicA · 19th November 2002, 04:17

Funny, I just saw this on techbargains.com today:

Philips 17" LCD Flat Panel, Nov 18
Best price around! Enter Referral id: HMGT1023
Philips 17" LCD Monitor $579.99 - 10% coupon - $100 rebate = $422 shipped free.
Select Order by Item#, Enter item 374715, quantity 1.

Don't know about the quality, but for the price it's worth a look.

19th November 2002, 02:44	#1
Namelessv1 Forum King Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 4,758	Need some advice... ...on what kinda monitor I should get. I need a new one because I broke a few pins on the connection cable for the monitor I have right. It should just be a replacement of the cable, but the way the monitor is made, the cable is stuck right into the back of the monitor with no way of disconnecting it. I'm lookin' for a 17" flat-panel monitor. I've already done some researchin', but some advice would be really helpful.

19th November 2002, 03:55	#3
n_ick2000 Forum King Join Date: May 2001 Location: - Posts: 2,501	Are you talking about flat panel (lcd) or normal flat screen monitor. For LCD, I would say, one of these: http://www.infotechnow.com/shopping/shopexd.asp?id=596 For a flat-screen: http://www.infotechnow.com/shopping/shopexd.asp?id=587 \|

19th November 2002, 04:17	#4
MetallichicA Forum Queen Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 2,425	Funny, I just saw this on techbargains.com today: Philips 17" LCD Flat Panel, Nov 18 Best price around! Enter Referral id: HMGT1023 Philips 17" LCD Monitor $579.99 - 10% coupon - $100 rebate = $422 shipped free. Select Order by Item#, Enter item 374715, quantity 1. Don't know about the quality, but for the price it's worth a look. :: baby :: last.fm :: web ::

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19th November 2002, 02:57	#2
sgtfuzzbubble011 Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 60,767	I did that to a monitor one time. It was the same scenario. Broken pins. Hard-mounted cable. I took the monitor apart, performed surgery on the cable (with the help of my trusty soldering iron), and replaced the connector. Worked fine after that. As for a new monitor, I couldn't really tell you. I've been using my 17" CTX for a couple years now, and I still like it. I'm not really sure what's on the market right now that's good.