7" screen just 2 small

**corsamel** · 10-06-2004, 09:43 AM

Originally Posted by SnyperBob

Depending on what you are trying to do, you could use the built in Windows magnifier to aid in viewing small stuff on the screen.

Also, you said you can't fit a 14" screen in your dash - you could try something smaller like a 10.4 inch screen.
You can find them pretty cheap, and they work better for working in windows.

check ebay, there are some deals out there
example: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...e=STRK:MESE:IT

I'll agree with you on the 7 inch screen - they are decent at running video and playing music, but not the best for GPS or working in windows straight up.

Well... I can't fit any bigger than a 7" at the moment, unless I completely hack away my dashboard which i'm not wanting to do.

**Power_nisse** · 10-07-2004, 05:08 AM

Hey guys.. take a look at this one!

8" TFT LCD monitor with TV tuner" sounds really good in my ears.

But i guess you connect the computer along this connection...
-> 2 x Video in (two channels)
If so this mght me a very good option.
What do you think?

**Power_nisse** · 10-07-2004, 05:16 AM

Ohh forgot the adress =)

http://www.allcam.biz/products/518gl-80tv.html

**JC-S60** · 10-07-2004, 05:21 AM

Take a look at what?

If I only have the info you provided, I'd say no. Composite will nog give you a good image. You need vga to get good readable text.

@corsamel: just do not use windows front-end on it! Seriously, all the carpc front-ends are made, just because you wouldn't have to use explorer and the likes.

Joachim

**krog** · 10-07-2004, 05:25 AM

No vga input and bad resolution. I wouldn't use it for anything more than watching tv...

**Power_nisse** · 10-07-2004, 05:41 AM

ok.. missed that one.

But Im still confused if im gonna buy the 7 or 8 tft Touchscreen of lilliput

7-> http://www.mp3car.com/store/product_...products_id=33
8-> http://www.mp3car.com/store/product_...products_id=42

Doesnt the 7tft widescreen seams to be a little bit to small..
And what about the viewing angle in the 8 tft? Ok, its bigger but maybe its not so great avfter all?!?

All comments and tips are welcome =)

**electron** · 10-07-2004, 07:45 AM

As other people have said, you have to use a carpc software frontend in order to make things look nice (i.e. frodoplayer), then even 7" will look big. Many people run 7" screens and are satisfied. I am even able to use the XP desktop on my 7" screen using just my touchscreen interface, so the buttons and text area's aren't that small anyways.