Fire up your classic battlestation and feed your retro rig pure analog signals. Up for grabs is a vintage eMachines eView 17f3 17-inch Color CRT Monitor (Model 786N, Mfg. Date: February 2004). Whether you're assembling a period-correct Windows 98/XP machine, running MS-DOS classics, or chasing sub-millisecond input response times and motion resolution, native 4:3 shadow-mask glass leaves modern flat panels in the dust. No scaling artifacts, no frame lag—just smooth scanlines, deep contrast, and natural phosphor anti-aliasing.
Bench-tested using a full-color "M" emblem to verify zero beam bleed, sharp corner-to-corner focus, solid color tracking, and pristine screen geometry.
Technical Specs & Hardware Profile
Tube & Screen: 17" Curved Glass CRT (16.0" viewable), 4:3 Aspect Ratio, Shadow Mask
Model / Date: eMachines 786N (eView 17f3) — Manufactured February 2004
Interface: Native hardwired 15-pin D-Sub VGA cable
Power Input: Standard 100-240VAC IEC 3-prong jack (Power cord included)
Base: Original tilt-and-swivel pedestal attached and rotating smoothly
Diagnostics: Bright tube, crisp rendering, functional front OSD buttons, zero burn-in, and power LED operating perfectly.
Logistical Respect Packaging & ShippingShipping heavy vintage glass and fragile vacuum tube neck assemblies requires over-engineered armoring. This display receives full Logistical Respect treatment:
Multi-Layer Armor: Wrapped in thick, continuous layers of large-bubble wrap covering the screen face, outer housing, and rear neck extension. Cardboard will be taped over the display for added protection.
Impact Mitigation: Fully packed with dense layers of shredded bubble wrap and tightly crumpled heavy-duty builder's paper to prevent internal movement and absorb shock.
Included Extras: Comes with a standard 3-prong IEC power cable and a personalized thank-you letter.
Shipping: We provide shipping via USPS Ground Advantage. Your order will ship the same or next business day including Saturday.
Returns: We accept returns within 30 days of purchase if your monitor arrives damaged or defective in any way.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you for considering our listing!
