[aspartz]

My 21" Panasonic is starting to smell like hot plastic/varnish. I assume that this means it is approaching electronic death. It's 9 years old, so I guess it's time.

The picture is still normal, bright and sharp.

I just unplug it when I'm not here.

Now looking for a good refurb 21 or bigger CRT. I cannot afford an LCD this big and it seems most retailers have discontinued bigger CRTs.

Ahh, the smell of hot varnish -- How do I get the stench out of the house. It's stronger than the cat!!!

ARS

 

[pyblood]

Here are some from NewEgg. They are pretty expensive though:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.asp?N=2010190019+1110309250&Submit=ENE&SubCategory=19

Tiger Direct ahs some “Off-Lease” 21” monitors. Of course, shipping will be expensive.
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/category/category_slc.asp?CatId=172&

You may want to check out eBay.
http://computers.listings.ebay.com/...QfromZR11QQsacatZ99232QQsocmdZListingItemList

Unfortunately I can’t help you with the smell.

 

[Blitzer]

Originally posted by aspartz
My 21" Panasonic is starting to smell like hot plastic/varnish. I assume that this means it is approaching electronic death. It's 9 years old, so I guess it's time.

The picture is still normal, bright and sharp.

I just unplug it when I'm not here.

Now looking for a good refurb 21 or bigger CRT. I cannot afford an LCD this big and it seems most retailers have discontinued bigger CRTs.

Ahh, the smell of hot varnish -- How do I get the stench out of the house. It's stronger than the cat!!!

ARS

Remove the monitor from the house, then get some http://www.inspiredliving.com/odor-control.htm or simular product as well as air out the place.

I wouldn't mess around, that monitor could go Nagasaki on you ASAP. :shocked:

It is on it's way to a melt down soon so I recomend you get a nice new but older flat screen 21" tube monitor for under $200.00! If you got major dollars go with an LCD. :supergrin:

 

[pyblood]

I just browed around on NewEgg and found that they have 2 20” LCD monitors for less than $300. A 21” CRT is only going to have 20” viewable, so you won’t lose any screen. Here they are:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16824009085 (Widescreen)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16824009086