I used to run two Sony Multiscan 400 PS monitors. A roof leak caused water to leak in on one, and, checking with Sony repair quickly revealed that they would rather sell me a new one at a price higher than I paid for the monitor than try to fix this one, so, at the time, I went out and purchased a Mitsubishi Pro900U, that was back in 2000. These are both big CTR's, 19 inches. Have worked with one Sony and the Mitsu since then. Today, the Mitsu refuses to "snap to" The light on the power switch goes green, then, back to amber, never a hint of a picture. In prayerful desparation, I hooked up the other, out of commission Sony. It tried harder than when I last touched it. The amber light turns green, and it displays a recognizable image of the Windows sign-on screen, but, the pic tries to wiggle downward to a full screen image, but can't make it before the screen goes black after a minute or two, then, the amber light, and no more until I power the monitor down and back up which repeats the entire process.

Now, I know no one is likely to offer a clue from the above as to what could be wrong with these once wonderful pieces, but, do you think I should just pitch them, or is it likely there are repair shops around that could repair them.

I'm in the Philly area. Sending the Sony back to the regional repair shop is time consuming and they are expensive. I'm guessing they'd want $600 or so to fix the Sony, probably with no guarantee. For about the same money (or more) they would offer me a refurbished unit (if these are still available) with only a 90-day warranty.

Mitsu stopped making monitors several years back, if I recall correctly.

It is, franky, against my nature to just pitch these things - but, obviously, they are of no use if they won't function - and it doesn't make sense to spend more to repair them than what a new (and probably better) monitor would cost.

I know this is off topic, and beg your indulgence.

Caruso