22" Hard Glass Monitors - Scarce or Nonexistent?

[glasscreen]

Despite all our economic problems here in the USA,
we still are the worlds marketplace (some say dumping
ground) for computer hardware.

I'm a partner in a business that produces custom
components for many different industries. We have
a shop that generates a considerable amount of dust
from wood, plastic, and metal.

We must have monitors and keyboards inside our
shop. Keyboards are remarkably durable. You blast
out the dust with compressed air and they keep
working. LCD monitors with their delicate plastic
screens have always been a problem for us.

I've made or purchased glass screen protectors. After
awhile someone in the shop will remove the protector
because dust will work its way behind the glass.

Needless to say, our shop monitors get replaced frequently!
I don't think any of them have lasted more than a year.

As far as I know, only Dell and Asus sell a 22" hard glass
monitor in the USA. Both models are definitely not suited
for a harsh environment. The Dell model is very costly.
Its an overpriced toy, not a plain and simple "workhose"
monitor. The Asus monitor has leather trim. Not exactly
what you would want in a shop!

A few days ago I came across the Edge10 website. They make
a full line of inexpensive hard glass monitors. I quickly
realized that they were sold only in the UK. No problem,
I thought. I'll use one of those UK based companies that
makes the purchase for you, and sends it to the USA.
My hopes were dashed when I checked dozens of online
computer stores for the 22" T223. Its out of stock or
discontinued. Perhaps Edge10 has stopped making these
monitors. They may be bankrupt. I really don't know.

The question is, should I abandon my quest for a simple
and sturdy 22" hard glass monitor? Maybe you know
sources for this type of monitor that are not easily found
using Google or a similar search engine. If you do, I would
really appreciate a helping hand.

Thanks guys!

[SteveMC]

Perhaps Edge10 has stopped making these
monitors. They may be bankrupt. I really don't know.

I think Edge10 may just be launching their new monitors, - certainly they're currently between models with their touch-screens. They're a pretty approachable bunch though (managed to buy one of their ex-demo touch-screens the other day as we needed one in a hurry).

Try any of the contacts on their site and see what they say.

Stephen

[glasscreen]

Thank you Stephen.

During my hours of searching I came across several companies
that manufacture hard glass monitors. All distributed their
monitors in Europe and Asia only. Very strange.

There are millions of public institutions and private businesses
here in the USA that could benefit from a monitor with a rugged
glass screen.

The truth is I hate all monitors with those slightly soft plastic
screens. You have to clean them with microfiber cloths. If
you use the wrong cleaning agent the plastic is damaged
forever. A paper clip or pencil that accidentally bounces
off the screen can leave permanent scratches or even a
deep gouge.

Those big, heavy CRTs are almost completely gone, which I
suppose is good since they contained several pound of lead
shielding. The thing I really miss is how incredibly rugged they
were. The only thing that could damage the screen on a big
CRT monitor is a sharp blow with a hammer!

I'll email Egde10, as you suggest.

Thanks again, Stephen.

[ranj]

Try a company called GNR. We buy all our hard glass monitors from this manufacturer. Not sure if they do 22" though.

[UKDarkstar]

Xerox did do hard glass tft's in the UK, not sure about the US - worth checking with your suppliers.

[PeterW]

E-W22 22IN LCD BK 16:9 2000:1 3MS DVI/VGA SPEAKERS - AG Neovo - E-W22 - SPARCO.COM

What about this one? beware Neovo's UK service partner has been woefull as of late I hope its not the same over the pond.