My damn monitor died!

[ZokesPro]

The thing gave out a final high pitched squeel before it went. It gave me 3 years of reliable quality service.

Damn you!!! Why now??

Guess it's time to buy a new one.

Let's all mourn my 17" Daytek 1731-D. I originally bought it from an employee of un-claimed freights for 125$ CND when monitors like mine were selling for around 500$. It was brand new, but without warranty. I'm just glad it didn't crap out earlier.

So long good buddy, RIP.

[Greebe]

I feel for ya Zokes... when a monitor dies it's like the boogeyman poked your eyes out.

Had one 21" die about 6 weeks ago.

[Paddy]

Can you buy one 'on the cheap' from work?

[ZokesPro]

Not unless I can secretly fit it under my coat!

I'm most likely going to buy one from DFSDirect.ca, cheapest prices anywhere.

[Paddy]

I wasn't referring to the old 'five finger discount' Can you buy ex-stock on the cheap? or is that sort of thing frowned upon?

[ZokesPro]

The only thing available is a 10% discount on a complete system.

I could get a refurbished part and not have to pay the markup but it's still too expensive.

[Greebe]

Dang man, everywhere I've worked anything they sold could be purchased at cost (wholesale + large purchase discounts)

Tis sad when your employer see's you as just another Joe customer to pad their wallet

[ZokesPro]

Indeed it is.

I'll probably be quite some time without one too. The cash is kinda tight right now.