[ale] Problem with monitor cord extension

James P. Kinney III jkinney at localnetsolutions.com
Thu Feb 27 07:43:54 EST 2003


I got mine at CompUSA. Nearly choked on the price.

On Thu, 2003-02-27 at 00:06, John Wells wrote:
> James P. Kinney III said:
> > There are 2 types of monitor extension cables. The low cost type that
> > can support 800x600 @ 60Hz and the $35-$45 type that can support
> > 1600x1200 @ 90Hz.
> 
> I'll bet it's of the former.  It cost approx. $8.99 at Microcenter.  Any
> suggestion on where I can find the more expensive type (quickly)?
> 
> Nope, no cordless mice.
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> John
> >
> > If your cable is of the former type, return it at get the later type. If
> > it is already the later type, there is a problem with the connections
> > somewhere and the mouse signal is "leaking" into the video stream.
> > Double check that all the connections are solid.
> >
> > You didn't mention if you were using one of the cordless radio mice.
> >
> > On Wed, 2003-02-26 at 22:45, John Wells wrote:
> >> Bought a 6' monitor cable extension today at Microcenter and just
> >> installed it.
> >>
> >> I'm getting a bit of wavering/wiggling when I move the mouse around or
> >> type.
> >>
> >> Everything else seems to be fine, but gosh, that's irritating.  Can
> >> anyone tell me what might cause this?
> >>
> >> Thanks!
> >>
> >> John
> >>
> >>
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