Ah, LCD....*stares at her own CRT monitor and sighs*
The cost of both CRT monitors and television sets is plummeting, due to their impending obsolescence -- not to mention the cost of desktops themselves. A PC setup similar to the one I'm using (which I purchased for $750 in 2005) now goes for just around $250. *blinks*
If it was me, I'd go with plan A, and take the new CRT monitor. (A new working anything is better than an old not-working-and-driving-you-crazy something...right?) Of course, if you are able, you might inquire as to whether or not they can apply the full warranty value of your original monitor towards the cost of an LCD one, with you paying the difference. Just be sure that there will be a new and separate warranty on the upgrade.
I would demand fucking satisfaction. I would tell them the problem, how long you've had the problem, how they've never fixed it, how you've tried to fix it, and see if for a reasonable upgrade fee (like $50 to $100) that they let you upgrade to the LCD type model. Seriously, if you lived close to me, i'd just let you have one of mine for free. :( I have too many and want to get the LCD ones anyways.
They offered me to upgrade to an LCD monitor for a fraction of the price or I could take the CRT right away. I opted to take the CRT because I didn't feel like spending the extra money right now ($80 plus taxes).
It's true about the major fluctuation in pricing for technology - that was a good reminder and made me feel less cheated.
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The cost of both CRT monitors and television sets is plummeting, due to their impending obsolescence -- not to mention the cost of desktops themselves. A PC setup similar to the one I'm using (which I purchased for $750 in 2005) now goes for just around $250. *blinks*
If it was me, I'd go with plan A, and take the new CRT monitor. (A new working anything is better than an old not-working-and-driving-you-crazy something...right?) Of course, if you are able, you might inquire as to whether or not they can apply the full warranty value of your original monitor towards the cost of an LCD one, with you paying the difference. Just be sure that there will be a new and separate warranty on the upgrade.
Good luck, whatever you decide. *smile*
~T
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I would tell them the problem, how long you've had the problem, how they've never fixed it, how you've tried to fix it, and see if for a reasonable upgrade fee (like $50 to $100) that they let you upgrade to the LCD type model. Seriously, if you lived close to me, i'd just let you have one of mine for free. :( I have too many and want to get the LCD ones anyways.
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They offered me to upgrade to an LCD monitor for a fraction of the price or I could take the CRT right away. I opted to take the CRT because I didn't feel like spending the extra money right now ($80 plus taxes).
It's true about the major fluctuation in pricing for technology - that was a good reminder and made me feel less cheated.
Thanks again for the advice guys! *hugs!*
D_12
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