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Mr. Green

Yes, it is my 100th post and I don't even own a CRT... yet. Shocked

I finally acheived WAF Thumbs Up

(very important), moved once (soon to move again) and just bought my first projector.

Curt's had a rough time recently with some tough customers and I will not be one of them. Smile

On Thursday I finally ordered and paid for up front (what a novel idea) my first CRT. A NEC 9 PG+: "In great shape with point board installed. Near mint condition". I had to wait a whole year to save up for it (my original budget was $500), but based on all the wonderfull help I got here, I think I've picked out a winner and it's still cheaper than a 50 inch plasma and if I'm really lucky it'll be here for my birthday (4th)!

I'm just waiting for the e-mail saying it's on it's way and I can finally realize my dream of a true big screen AT MY HOUSE!

I'd really like to thank everyone who had advice and helped me with my search. You have all been extremely helpful and I'm sure I'll like the 8" EM set more than an entry level 7"ES set that I was originally going for.

I can't wait to post pics. Too bad I won't get to try my mirror idea. Wink

Well, here's my cheap a$$ artists rendition (scale approximated!!!) of what I'm hoping for... And no, I'm not showing what it looks like right now. too tacky (blue carpet and yellow walls)! The screen will be a roll up that will sit on 2 pegs in front of the window (and no, the previous owner is not letting me keep those beautiful vintage 70's drapes), that way I can take it down and stand it up beside the fireplace.

More to follow! Very Happy

Mr. Green · Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2007 11:45 pm Post subject:

IT'S ON IT'S WAY!!!! THANKS CURT!!! Mr. Green

**AnalogRocks** · Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2007 12:02 am Post subject:

Uuuuuuuuu kid in a candy store. Congratulations!

Mr. Green · Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2007 12:22 am Post subject:

Thanks! I did nothing at work all day and won't tomorrow either. I simply can't think of anything else. I'm on holidays from Thursday the 4th (pick up day) to the 15th, so I should find a few minutes to play with it.

It's about time I found out what all this fuss over owning a CRT is about!!! Smile

jask · Joined: 17 Mar 2006 Posts: 10187 Location: kamloops BC

rabies_70 · Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2007 6:53 am Post subject:

Happy Birthday Mr Green...you are so going to LOVE this wonderful big heavy pain in the @$$ you just bought..I loved my first so much I've bought 4 total so far...look at Curt he has like 2 or 3 thousand of them laying around...just google earth him you'll see Shocked

Mr. Green · Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2007 2:22 pm Post subject:

Thanks again! It's going to be the best birthday ever I think! The only downside is I won't be able to fire it up until the next day, but it won't stop me from setting it up in my basement in preparation for a trial run. Wink

I can't wait for the call that it's in. I'm at work now using the lunch room computer and this is probably the hardest I'll work today. Twisted Evil

PJMoore · Joined: 05 Oct 2006 Posts: 99

Mr. Green - welcome aboard! By the way - I am on my 7th CRT projector, and the excitement of the next new trinket is every bit as much fun as the first. Enjoy it over and over and over.

Mr. Green · Posted: Fri Oct 05, 2007 10:06 pm Post subject:

It’s here! MWA-HAHAHA!

I just got it today. Took an extra day to get here, but all is good now. January 1995 manufacture. It’s not as big or as heavy as I thought. I can easily pick it up and carry it. It’s a little heavier than my plasma, but a lot less awkward. It’s like picking up an old 27” TV all by your self.

Now I Just need to wait 24hrs to acclimatize it before firing it up. Screenshots to follow!

Chris

**kal** · Posted: Fri Oct 05, 2007 11:59 pm Post subject:

I've gotten 3 CRT projectors so far from various places.... 2 from Curt (my BG800 and my current Zenith 1200) and a NEC XG75 from a forum member in Washington state. I don't know what it is, but like the original poster I'm always frickin' nervous wreck waiting for them to arrive ... Smile

Kal

Sonynut · Joined: 08 Aug 2006 Posts: 367 Location: Bradford,PA

LOL I know the feeling... 12 over the last 5 years on a poor man's budget.. Only hing I need to do next time is go to something above the Sony 125x and 127x(10 of them were those, others lesser models).

**Curt Palme** · Posted: Sat Oct 06, 2007 12:11 am Post subject:

Sweet, it showed, Id hoped it would!

If you can, flip the lid open and let it air out. Any moisture will evaporate faster... and if you're good and you want, fire it up tonight at about 10PM.. Smile

dbaisey · Posted: Sat Oct 06, 2007 12:48 am Post subject:

Does that say Plus or Extra? Doug

Zebu Fellenz · Joined: 21 Dec 2006 Posts: 2567

It looks like it says EXTRA on the case, but Mr. Green says it is a 9PG+, Is it a 9PG+EXTRA

I know nothing of NEC's so I'm just poking in the dark

Congrats

Erik

Mr. Green · Posted: Sat Oct 06, 2007 9:14 am Post subject:

Hey Guys,

I too was like an Xtra - sweet, but it is the 9100 (9PG+). I'll turn it on later this morning... must sleep first and try to post some initial pictures.

**Curt Palme** · Posted: Sat Oct 06, 2007 12:46 pm Post subject:

Sorry, meant to email you. The top case was replaced due to scratches, and the PG+ plate had a big scratch on it, so I gave you a nice Xtra plate for 'Xtra' bragging rights at no extra charge.. Wink