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    Are Xenarcs worth it?

    After looking at getting a VGA capable xenarc, i am starting to wonder if my hard earned $$$ would be better spent on a standard desktop lcd.

    From my point of view...
    Xenarc us$400 ish for about a 5"-7" (after getting into NZ$ and p+p = $NZ Lots)
    LCD $NZ400 for a 14" (saw a 12" for $225, should have got it)

    so can someone "Show me the light?"

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    yea, i can find them ok, its jst that i want to know why i should
    go for the xenarc. (other than touchscreen- which i dont really
    want)

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    The Xenarc is small, I like it because I can fit it into my Roadster. It's is DC powered. It is actually a good looking screen. I guess it just depends on what you want.

    Peter

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    I owned a xenarc 7" with touch for 2 days before returning it for a bad pixel, and it looked great in terms of brightness and clarity (inside my house anyway).

    I was a little surprised at the size though. Since it is widescreen, it is pretty small heightwise. I am now thinking about going with a 10.4" without touch or adding touch?
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    There are several desktop LCDs out there that use 12VDC power and can be had much cheaper than a Xenarc. If you have the space to install one of these monsters, go ahead and do it.
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    Like the NEC 1555V I just picked up from Staples the other day, $129-$50 rebate The cashier was seriously bug eyed.

    You do end up paying extra for the small size (think Shuttle SFF boxes or laptops)

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