Sony Trinitron PVM-1343MD 13" Color CRT Monitor BNC S-Video WORKS READ
Bottom line: The Sony Trinitron PVM-1343MD 13" Color CRT Monitor BNC S-Video WORKS READ is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the displays & upscalers category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
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Manufacturer description
Sony PVM-1343MD Trinitron professional CRT monitor. This unit was previously tested and working as shown in the photos. When tested again today, the monitor powers on and makes the normal startup/degaussing buzz, but no picture currently appears on the screen. The RESET indicator briefly flashes during startup. No internal troubleshooting or repairs have been attempted. Because of the current no-picture issue, this is being sold FOR PARTS OR REPAIR / NOT WORKING. Photos showing an image on the screen were taken when the unit was previously working and are included to document its prior…
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Sony Trinitron PVM-1343MD 13" Color CRT Monitor BNC S-Video WORKS READ using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the displays & upscalers category. Sony's displays & upscalers lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
Common buyer scenarios for displays & upscalers of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.
Full Specifications
| inputs | BNC,S-Video |
|---|---|
| panel_type | Trinitron |
| screen_size_inches | 13 |
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