You have named my fear. It was one of those grab it quick deals that I didn't do my homework on. I hit the minimum bid and got sidetracked while I was looking for information. I didn't expect to win it, but did. I suspect it will sit on the table in my office either until I can locate the box / system input cables [probably costing as much as the monitor] or decide to trash it. BillR
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jeff Zedic Sent: Saturday, March 01, 2008 4:19 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - computer monitor part needed I'm concerned about what Dave W found. This may need to have the outbord vidoe box. Do you have that as well? It seems like it won't work without it..??!?? Zedic On 01/03/2008, Bill R <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Thanks Craig, I'll check those out. I have whatever video card came in the > computer [Compaq Presario SR1417CL, found on the sale shelf at Sam's Club > about three years ago]. On the Hardware panel it says the video adapter is > a SiS 760. I'd be happy to upgrade if that is needed. > BillR > > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > On Behalf Of Craig McCluskey > Sent: Saturday, March 01, 2008 2:43 PM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - computer monitor part needed > > On Sat, 1 Mar 2008 14:26:58 -0500 "Bill R" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > For you computer folks: I just picked up a Sony SDM-N80 18.1" LCD > > Monitor Flat-Panel for a decent price, but it does not have the system > > connector. If anyone has an idea where or how to get one I'd like to > > hear about it. Pretty silly, I suppose, to assume it would take a > > standard connector. The piece looks to be about an inch wide and slides > > up into a slot on the back. There are also two USB ports on the base, > > but I assume they are for connecting additional screens and not a > > necessity for a home desk computer. I think it started life in some sort > > of medical application - $1,600 MSRP. Have not been able to find out > > much about it. > > Check out: > > http://www.pcauthority.com.au/review.aspx?CIaRID=985 > > http://www.lcdnfo.com/html/Sony_Sdm-n80-lcd-monitor.html > > http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1895,12773,00.asp > > They say it has both a VGA input and a DVI input. What kind of graphics > card do you have? > > > > Craig > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com