I use a SE177FP Dell LCD 5:4 monitor for retro-gaming which, contrary to its name ID, actually has a 19" diagonal. It was used but well cared for when I bought it over 8 years now.
Two years ago I saw a slightly later version of the the same monitor on sale at CEX with fixed silver stand and cables for 75p (yes just 75p).
I bought it on the spot. Not good cosmetically and has some screen surface smears but once working you don't notice that.
Silver stands I dislike too and I bought a used Dell black height and angle adjustable one just like I use with the other monitor. With delivery it cost about twenty times more than the screen it supports.
20", which with a 4:3 CRT is going to be 19" or less diagonally, I think is still pretty much ideal for desktop use. If you think about it the ubiquitous 23" - 24" WS also has a similar screen height (11" - 12") too, that is no coincidence.
Two years ago I saw a slightly later version of the the same monitor on sale at CEX with fixed silver stand and cables for 75p (yes just 75p).
I bought it on the spot. Not good cosmetically and has some screen surface smears but once working you don't notice that.
Silver stands I dislike too and I bought a used Dell black height and angle adjustable one just like I use with the other monitor. With delivery it cost about twenty times more than the screen it supports.
20", which with a 4:3 CRT is going to be 19" or less diagonally, I think is still pretty much ideal for desktop use. If you think about it the ubiquitous 23" - 24" WS also has a similar screen height (11" - 12") too, that is no coincidence.
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