Is my monitor defective?

>
> But just in case, check whether there are any magnets or large metal
> objects near that corner of the monitor; some monitors are poorly
shielded,
> and can be sensitive to magnetic fields. (Remember that magnets can
be
> found in things like speakers, paperclip holders, screwdrivers, etc.)

Well, the computer itself is down there, but I would have expected to
be able to have it near the monitor anyway. I'm only able to move it 6
inches away as it is, and doing so doesn't seem to affect the dim area.

In article <1116668932.001051.13690.DeleteThis@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com>,
"lilydied@aintitcoolmail.com" <lilydied.DeleteThis@aintitcoolmail.com> wrote:

> I bought a 19" CRT Samsung SyncMaster997 for my Mac Mini. I know the
> Mini's have monitor issues, but I notice that the lower left corner of
> the screen is dimmer than the rest. This dim area covers about an
> eighth of the screen and flickers noticeably, while the rest looks
> fine. Can the Mini cause dimness on part of the monitor, or did I buy
> a bad one?

It sounds like a defective monitor.

But just in case, check whether there are any magnets or large metal
objects near that corner of the monitor; some monitors are poorly shielded,
and can be sensitive to magnetic fields. (Remember that magnets can be
found in things like speakers, paperclip holders, screwdrivers, etc.)