Was this a good deal? (Sony Multiscan CPD-G400 (19-Inch Trinitron))

[Phil165]

I think I just managed to snag a G400 from U-Bid for $189.00. Is that a good deal? Not sure what they are going for these days, but I heard it's a good one.

 

[m1ke101]

is this with or without shipping? if it is, then damn good price, but ubid charges sky high shipping rates. and btw, the g400 is a damn good monitor.

 

[Lint21]

Yup, that was a steal. I paid over $400 for mine about a year ago. Very nice monitor, I couldn't use anything less now.

 

[Phil165]

Unfortunately ground shipping brings it up to 270 total

Oh yeah here are the specs:



Full Description:


The Multiscan G400 19" (18.0" viewable) display is ideal for the demanding corporate professional who requires extra screen space and exceptional image performance, without sacrificing value or reliability. The CPD-G400 is perfect for everything from spreadsheets to finely detailed graphic presentations.

The virtually flat, high-resolution FD Trinitron® CRT?with a variable 0.24 - 0.25mm aperture grille pitch?delivers superior image clarity and truer, brighter colors. And, with Sony?s HiDensity? Electron Gun with Enhanced Elliptical Correction System? technology, the display?s clarity and color are consistent from corner to corner.

To provide superior contrast and grayscale performance, the CPD-G400 screen features a high-contrast black coating. This coating, coupled with the display?s vertically flat screen, also helps cut glare and washout caused by ambient light. And that reduces eyestrain.

Sony?s DisplayMouse? menu control makes this premier corporate display one of the easiest to set up, adjust and troubleshoot. Users can quickly take advantage of everything the CPD-G400 has to offer. Finally, Accurate Image Restoration ensures this Trinitron display continues to deliver superior image quality for years to come, maximizing technology investments.


Features:
19" (18.0" VIS) FD Trinitron® CRT ? Virtually-flat, high-resolution screen delivers outstanding image quality with reduced glare
0.24-0.25mm Aperture Grille pitch (variable) ? Sets new standard in image clarity and precision
Digital Multiscan® technology ? Supports resolutions up to 1800 x 1440 @ 70Hz
High-contrast black screen coating ? Produces superior contrast and grayscale performance
HiDensity? Electron Gun with Enhanced Elliptical Correction System? ? For consistent, accurate focus across the screen, even in the corners
Display Mouse? OSD menu control ? Simplifies monitor set-up, troubleshooting and adjustment
Accurate Image Restoration ? Resets display to original factory brightness and contrast settings


Specifications:
CRT

19" FD Trinitron® with HiDensity? Electron Gun
Viewable Image Size

18.0"
Aperture Grille Pitch

0.24mm-0.25mm (variable)
Screen Treatment

High Contrast AR Coating
Horizontal Scan Range

30-107kHz
Vertical Scan Range

48-120Hz
Maximum Resolution

1800 x 1440 @ 70Hz
Recommended Resolution

1280 x 1024 @ 85Hz
1600 x 1200 @ 85Hz
Factory Preset Resolution

Timing Data Table (TDT) - 25 modes
User Adjustable - 15 settings
Color Temperature Presets

5000 Kelvin
9300 Kelvin
User-adjustable
sRGB
Signal Inputs

Analog RGB
0.7Vp-p, 75ohm (typical)
External Sync Signals

Separate HD/VD, polarity-free TTL
External composite, polarity-free TTL
Sync on green 0.3V p-p±10%, negative
Input Connector

Captive 15 pin mini D-sub and 15 pin mini D-sub
Power Requirements

90-264V AC; 50-60Hz
Power Management

International Energy Star, NUTEK, and VESA DPMS Compliant, TOC'99
Operation: <140 watts
Suspend: <15 watts (maximum)
Active off: <3 watts (maximum)
Power off: 0 watt
Dimensions (W x H x D)

17.7" x 18.2" x 18.2"
Weight

57.3 lbs
Operating Temperature

50°F-104°F (10°C-40°C)
Operating Humidity

10%-80% (Non-Condensing)
Regulation and Standard Compliance

Safety: UL 1950, CSA 22.2 No. 950, EN60950 (TUV, GS mark)
Emission/EMI: FCC Class B, IC Class B, EN55022
ELF/VLF: MPR II TUV (full compliance), TCO ?99
X-ray: DHHS, DNHW
Ergonomics: ISO9241-3, -7, -8, TCO ?99
Designed for: PC99, Windows® 95, 98, NT, 2000, Macintosh® Compatible
Plug & Play: DDC-1, DDC-2B, DDC-2Bi, DMI Compliant
VESA: Generalized Timing Formula (GTF)
Front Panel Digital Controls

Power On/Off
Reset
Slider Input Selector
DisplayMouse? control
On Screen Displays (OSD):
Brightness
Contrast
H/V Size and Centering
Active Signal Correction
Zoom
Raster Rotation
Pincushion
Pin Balance
sRGB
H/V Convergence
Keystone
Key Balance
Color Temperature
Moir&eacute; Adjust
Manual Degauss
H/V OSD Position
Image Restoration
Control Lock
Help Menu
Multi-Language Select (9 languages)
Supplied Accessories

AC Power Cord
INF Diskette
Mac Adapter
User?s Manual

 

[Prfstrkr]

sorrie man u might think that i am bullshitting but it really depends on ur luck. One of my friend got a rfurbished SONY monitor from UBID for good deal and it's been acting abnormal these days, but his computer(also refurb. from ubid) is doing wut it should be doing for almost a year. So try it and do get prepared in case anyhting happens, they have pretty good return policy though.

 

[The Sauce]

Probably refurb for that price. Mine was $450 (with a deal) less than a year ago. I love the monitor though.