I have had an old monitor with my computer since 2002. The monitor had no problems at all for the first couple of years until 2006. Since then, the screen occasionally flickers. I think my stepmother bought the monitor for her business in 1997 because it has a High Color 16-bit option. Should I buy another used monitor soon?
2007-01-06 18:40:52 · 6 answers · asked by jracer524 5 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Monitors
They range from about 4-9 years...
But, you can make one last a really long time by doing 3 things.
1- Set your screensaver's time to about 5 minutes. So that your computer won't sit idle for long, after that, set your computer's suspend time for maybe 5-10 minutes after that so that your monitor is not being used up when you arn't at your computer, either that, or just shut off your monitor when you arn't at your computer
2- Keep it clean and dust free. Dust kills computers and monitors. If it starts to mess up on you, unplug it from your computer and the wall, and get a small can of air. DO NOT turn the air can upside down while spraying, but open up the back of your monitor and spray the dust out of it
3- Don't buy used... It's a waste of money, buying one is just asking to get ripped off. Spend the extra few bucks and get a new one, it will last longer, and you can KNOW the quality, not to mention it will probably come with a warranty
Hope this helps
2007-01-06 18:51:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Crt monitors last the longest I have one that my Dad bought in like 1991. We also have a crt tv from the 80's that works great. You probably don't need to buy an used crt monitor, a lot of schools such as mine leave them behind the school and constantly tell us if you want one just take it. If your talking about lcd monitor buy a new one at costco for $150 or under for a 17 inch. Also the good thing about costco is they always take back there products even 20 years from now they still would take pack your product if breaks. I bought a plasma tv about 6 years ago. Well it burned out so i took it back and they gave the money to buy a new one. Basically when buying a monitor from costco your buying a monitor forever. So don't buy an used monitor buy a lifetime monitor from costco for about 100 bucks more.
heres costco's online website where you can see the nearest store near you or buy a monitor http://www.costco.com/Common/Category.aspx?whse=BC&Ne=4000000&N=4001499&Nr=P_CatalogName:BC&cat=1680&Ns=P_Price|0||P_SignDesc1&topnav=
Hope that helped
2007-01-06 18:56:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
CRT monitors are not expensive at all anymore.
Not even the latest Plasma screens are very expensive.
A good monitor will probably last forever. There may be dust particles inside your old monitor, which may have caused damage. It's probably cheaper to purchase a new one.
2007-01-06 18:55:16 · answer #3 · answered by ♫ayayay♫ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I run the IT dept at my small business. Our CRT monitors typically last about 4-6 years. Try craigslist if you need a cheap replacement.
2007-01-06 19:34:12 · answer #4 · answered by robert257a 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From 3-9 years because a fuse box inside burns when it brakes the longer it takes to turn on the shorter the life of it.
2007-01-06 18:45:18 · answer #5 · answered by Luke M 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
just buy a new one there not very expensive
2007-01-06 18:45:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋