VGA Necessary for GPS?

**legatolemans** · 04-06-2004, 02:30 PM

I got a complex question. I need:
-in-dash LCD
-cheap(~$200-400)
-VGA connection

The screen will primarily be used for GPS navigation (some mp3/dvd playback too). I would prefer it be touchscreen, and have software with on-screen keyboard (winxp included?--other software suggestions?).

I'm guessing I need VGA because I want to use GPS (true/false?)
Does anyone have experience with a non-VGA screen using GPS software?

If anyone could offer any alternative suggestions, it would be appreciated.

**legatolemans** · 04-06-2004, 02:50 PM

One more thing:

According to this FAQ cproaudio says

High resolution composit screens have LCD screens that's capable of VGA resolution but the controller has only RCA input. DigitalWW's TM-701L is one such screen. You can purchase VGA controller for it and turn it into a true VGA screen.

What is the quality of this screen (TM-701L) with a VGA connection?--Is it better than a standard connection?
Where can I find a VGA controller for it?

**Almost a Ghost** · 04-06-2004, 03:00 PM

Legatolesmans, http://digitalww.com/VGA_VIDEO_MODULE.htm

Considering the cost and time of ordering those to seperate and isntalling it yourself you might as well order http://digitalww.com/DWW-7VGA.htm

I ordered my two weeks ago

Still waiting on it to be shipped.

**dug1967** · 04-06-2004, 06:05 PM

I did GPS for a while on a 5.6" TFT (non VGA screen) and it was basically useless......

I think even on a 7" screen that is not VGA you will quickly be buying thicker glasses.....

I have no experience with indash screens, so I defer to others on that....

**prospero** · 04-07-2004, 09:37 AM

where can you buy JUST the VGA controller? i have a TM-702L

**Almost a Ghost** · 04-07-2004, 09:41 AM

pros, open your eyes and read my first response.

**prospero** · 04-07-2004, 10:21 AM

^ i am looking for JUST the vga controller, your link is for a $300 'bundle'

**wizardPC** · 04-07-2004, 12:01 PM

controllers are $300 from http://store.earthlcd.com

**CdRsKuLL** · 04-07-2004, 03:06 PM

I have wrote a review on this housing, you can read it here If you want to write a review also, then be my guest :-)

hope the info helps you make up your mind

CdR

**yuprules** · 04-07-2004, 05:37 PM

I tried going the "cheap" way and get a TFT 7 inch widescreen lcd...ouf, what a waste of cash. The text in Microsoft Mappoint even raised higher was unreadable...you'd sooner get into a car crash than figure out what street you are ON!

Trust me, get REAL a real VGA LCD.