monitor

T.F.S.B.I.G.W.S.

My (approx 12 year old) monitor screen image is very dull. I have tried increasing brightness and contrast which has improved it a little - the cursor looks bright but most of the screen is quite dull. Does anyone know any hints - otherwise I'll go for a new one (time I replaced it I know but it's been fine up to now).
Thanks
T

I_luv_cats

I'd expect if you are continuing turning up your brightness then the tube is on the way out!

You could try Freecycle for a repacement crt monitor,
Some independant computer shops may have a crt dirt cheap. or buy a lcd one.

T.F.S.B.I.G.W.S.

Thanks - will prob go for an LCD

spud17

Got one of these recently, £30 less than ebuyer, brand new, never opened.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ACER-X193HQB-18-5IN-WIDESCREEN-TFT-MONITOR-REFURB-/360273017857?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Computing_ComputerComponents_Monitors&hash=item53e1f1fc01

T.F.S.B.I.G.W.S.

Thanks - my monitor seems to be working OK now (perhaps it's on its way out though...)

spud17

T.F.S.B.I.G.W.S. wrote: »

Thanks - my monitor seems to be working OK now (perhaps it's on its way out though...)

Forgot to add that I Luv Cats, is probably correct, I muck around with old stuff, and it's certainly a symptom, but could go on for a while.

No complaints with the Acer tho.