[kwlug disc.] lost the G in my RGB CRT

[Fernando Duran]

--- Rick <rickm at golden.net> wrote:

> I have a CRT monitor and I just lost the green
> (so that white now looks like magenta and green is
> black).
> Does it make sense to get this monitor repaired? Is
> from year 2000.

I'd say it's not worthy (please somebody correct me),
since a new 15'' CRT monitor is like $150, a used one
is garage-sale price and a new 17'' LCD monitor start
under $200 (I just got one). See for instance
http://www.canadacomputers.com/ or
http://www.factorydirect.ca/ 

I'm don't know how much is to repair your monitor, but
in my limited experience, a technician tends to ask
about $100 just to look at it (that's what I got for
other electronics).

I'm not sure about the other questions below.

Fernando

> I'm now using an even older monitor from 1995 so I
> know the problem
> is with the monitor and not the computer's video
> output
> 
> What's the best environmental-wise? Do LCDs use a
> lot less electricity?
> In other words, is moving to an LCD _more_
> environmentally friendly
> than repairing a CRT? If so, what's the best way to
> dispose of an old CRT?
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Fernando Duran
http://www.fduran.com

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