Monitor for an arcade cabinet with decent viewing angle

[Retromatic]

Not sure if you guys can help me, I'm after a 18 or 19", 4:3 LCD aspect ratio monitor with a decent viewing angle.

It's not for a standard upright it's for a sitdown "cocktail" cabinet.

I don't really want to go the CRT route, as I wanted to save space and was looking to pay no more than say 200 quid.

Does anyone know of anything that would suit my needs?

 

[ojrules]

probably be able to pick one up on the members market if there are none on overclockers

 

[Retromatic]

probably be able to pick one up on the members market if there are none on overclockers

I want a brand new one ideally, it's the viewing angle more than anything I'm bothered about.

I've read about a trick of mounting them upside down but not sure if that definately works.

Edit - I believe an MVA panel would be what I need?

 

[ojrules]

VA or IPS, however my old syncmaster 19" 5:4 has great viewing angles and I've found nothing to suggest it isnt a TN panel

you might struggle to find a new one of that spec, but check out dells range of monitors.. - ive had a look and i dont see any VA/IPS at that size/ratio.. you could always have a look at the indepth specs though to see if the viewing angles would still be ok..

 

[Retromatic]

VA or IPS, however my old syncmaster 19" 5:4 has great viewing angles and I've found nothing to suggest it isnt a TN panel

you might struggle to find a new one of that spec, but check out dells range of monitors.. - ive had a look and i dont see any VA/IPS at that size/ratio.. you could always have a look at the indepth specs though to see if the viewing angles would still be ok..

Yup think your right there, cheers for looking also. I had a good look around and there is literally nothing at that size with that panel technology.

The Syncmaster could be an option, but I'm not sure if the 5:4 ratio makes a difference in what I'm using it for - will look into it.