DEC Pro 380 Info Request

From: Tothwolf <tothwolf_at_concentric.net>
Date: Wed Oct 8 02:08:36 2003

On Wed, 8 Oct 2003 jpero_at_sympatico.ca wrote:
> Tothwolf wrote:
>
> > The NEC 3D was very poorly made compared to the earlier and most of
> > the later 4D/5FG/etc monitors. I've yet to see one that still works
> > properly.
>
> How do u know? I had a 3D, still ok after 8 yr when I first bought it
> years ago then later sold it still working. Only plm with it was small
> tube.

Because I've worked with literally 100s of NEC monitors over the years.
Out of all the 3D monitors I've worked with, every single one that had
more than a few years of power on time had serious problems. Often they
would pop and hiss, some had problems with the tube's phosphor, and some
had major deflection problems. I've not seen near the problems with
earlier or later NEC monitors.

> Oh yeah, I also had 4FGe. Luckily picked it up for free. It snapped
> and popped LOUDLY once in while, threw it out bec it's is really
> uncertain when it whatever decides to die in big way.

Might have been a bad solder joint. Some of the 3D monitors certainly had
that type of problem.

> I know 5D is still working at friend's home but it's HUGE and heavy as
> an tank.

I'm viewing this on a 5FG right now, with another 5FGe right next to it.
I've only recently (and temporarily) retired my 2A, as it needs some caps
replaced.

-Toth
Received on Wed Oct 08 2003 - 02:08:36 BST