Small CRT monitor for video preview... any ideas?

[Taliska]

Small house - small desk - small monitor - that's my thoughts...

I'm looking for a small CRT monitor say 7" or so, so that I can plonk it on my desk next to the other 17" one and preview the video on it - it'd also be useful to have telly on it too while browsing...

I've looked around a bit and come across 7.2" LCD screens but they don't seem to be too high a resolution so probably aren't much good for the purpose (any thoughts there?)

Any ideas where I can lay my hands on a small, reasonably priced CRT or suitable quality LCD alternatives. I'm over in the UK by the way so PAL a must!

Will I have to extend my house instead?

Thanks all,

Taliska

[Dr Mordrid]

Hunt down an old Commodore 1702 monitor like what was used for the C=64 or VIC-20. I have several I picked up at a HAM fest ages ago for a song and they're still working great.




Advantages:

DURABLE!!

Sharp picture

VERY good color

Up-front controls

Composite and S-Video inputs (requires an S-Video to 2-RCA cable, but it's cheap online)

Built-in speaker

Dis-advantages:

HEAVY!! (might be part of why it's so damned durable)

Hard to find since videographers and HAM's hog the supply

Dr. Mordrid

[Taliska]

A tad on the large side I fear... I need something smaller.

Taliska

[Dr Mordrid]

14" and perfect for a wall mount.

Dr. Mordrid

[wkulecz]

I have one of the Commodore 1702 monitors and think its great. The top is flat so I can stack stuff on top.

I've found its colors are a little off compared to "normal" NTSC TVs but a small tweak of the controls got it to match as well as NTSC can.

--wally.

[montepix]

Interesting this should just come up. I just went through the same search. I was looking for a small (5") portable color TV to use on location to get a better check on color. LCD's are not good enough, particularly in daylight, and tend to saturate quicker than a CRT. What you see on an LCD is not necessarily - what you will get. Unfortunately, small CRT TVs are disappearing faster than Krispy Kreme donuts in a police station as manufacturers opt for building LCD versions. I did manage to get what I wanted on Ebay. Phillips Magnavox used to make a 5" portable (AC/DC) weighing 4-5lbs with a carry handle - ideal for my purpose.

[Taliska]

Found a nice one - fully featured - small problem - £6860 (approx US $ 10,690) - not today thank you.

Still looking...