21" Sony Trinitron CPD-G500 !!!

[3dfx_is_king]

Hi,

I found a refurbished 21" Sony Trinitron CPD-G500 for $499.99

Shall I buy this? It's got a year warranty.

Please recommend/advise.

Thanks

p.s.: it has 2048x1536 max. resolution @ 85Hz; I'm getting a Radeon 8500 next month, on my birthday so I'll be able to play @ Ultra-High resolutions

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[mystifmagic]

Originally posted by 3dfx_is_king:
Hi,

I found a refurbished 21" Sony Trinitron CPD-G500 for $499.99

Shall I buy this? It's got a year warranty.

Please recommend/advise.

Thanks

p.s.: it has 2048x1536 max. resolution @ 85Hz; I'm getting a Radeon 8500 next month, on my birthday so I'll be able to play @ Ultra-High resolutions

As long as it's in good condition go for it! That would be very nice paired with the Radeon, and the monitor has a good price too

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[mwestep]

Even though that is a nice monitor, I would go with this.
http://www.cdw.com/shop/products/default.asp?EDC=190869

It isn't a 21", but it is a 19". The monitor uses the exact same picture tube as the Sony G400, just a few hundred dollars less

[hydrobond]

Go for it as long as it is in good condition and as long as you are a strong person - very heavy monitor.

P.S. Im using the 19" version, very pleased

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[yargman]

Trinitron tubes are the best period. I have one incarnated as an IBM and it rox
edit: sorry for not directly replying to the post: yes go buy it!

[This message has been edited by yargman (edited October 11, 2001).]

[m0bia]

21" sony for 500 bones?! if it is in good condition, you would be a fool not to get it! if it works, go for it man! i love my 19" g400, i can imagine the 21" version...

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[Molochi]

21" Flat Trini Goodness. You gotta ask?

Absifeakinlootly.

Not only will you be able to play at high res but you'll be able to do it w/ a decent refresh rate.

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[talldude]

WOW, you're getting 50% off from standard price and a year's warranty on top of that! GO GET IT RIGHT NOW!!! if it's in good condition, you have got one hell of a deal.

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[Triton]

Originally posted by talldude:
WOW, you're getting 50% off from standard price and a year's warranty on top of that! GO GET IT RIGHT NOW!!! if it's in good condition, you have got one hell of a deal.

Run, not walk, and get it! I'm using the E400 (a little bit cheaper and 19") and love it! But beware, it seems like alot of these monitors are DOA and have to be changed. But, if it's refurbished then I think everything is ok.



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