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Re: Weird problem with Samsung 950p monitor; LG or Niewsonic: which?

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From: Michael A. Terrell
Date: Sun, 11 Jun 2006 03:06
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JANA wrote:
> 
> The common cause in your CRT monitor is that many of the electrolytic
> capacitors become temperature sensitive with age and use. The cost of
> servicing your monitor would most likely exceed the replacement value. This
> is not a repair you can easily do yourself, unless you are experienced in
> servicing monitors.
> 
> Much of what you are going on about the life span of LCD monitors is a lot
> of hype!  Get yourself a good LCD monitor, and you will be very happy with
> it. I would never go back to the CRT type again. In a way I have no choice,
> because in about a year, there will be no more available, unless bought
> used.


   So, how long will the 100+ spare CRT monitors I have on hand last for
me? ;-)


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