I want a lcd... but is this a good one for my needs?

**Shizank** · 01-01-2002, 05:08 PM

K, i'm soon getting a Honda Accord 2 Door Coupe. If u've seen the deck for one of these, it's a big peice of *****. So.. i'm gonna replace it with a LCD/TFT that CONNECTS to a PC! (7" widescreen if possible). Here is one I came across.

Actual Product: http://www.lik-sang.com/catalog/prod...ducts_id=1374&

Extra pulled apart pictures: http://photos.yahoo.com/bc/laxrox/ls...c=ph%26.view=t

I'm thinking of pulling this thing apart and using the lcd screen so that it looks like it came with my car.

I gotta ATI All-In-Wonder card for $40 Canadian (about $23 US) @ a Flee Market which has Video Out using S-Video or RCA Video Out! =)

So, whatcha think? Is it good? I basically wanna use it for music/video's/dvd player/mp3 player, etc.

Please inform me if this is a good solution and if the quality is good.

Thanks! =)

**HarryBits** · 01-01-2002, 07:14 PM

Sheesh! For $200, I might get one. The only thing that worries me is that it doesn't say whether the screen is active or passive matrix. That can make a BIG difference. I'm guessing it's passive since it's so cheap.

I'm also curious about what the size of the unit is. I see the measurements of the package, but not of the actual unit.

If you email them to ask, post the answers.

**steve671** · 01-01-2002, 07:26 PM

All kinds of info on theis screen here: http://www.mp3car.com/cgi-bin/ultima...c&f=7&t=000536

**Shizank** · 01-01-2002, 11:59 PM

Originally posted by HarryBits:
Sheesh! For $200, I might get one. The only thing that worries me is that it doesn't say whether the screen is active or passive matrix. That can make a BIG difference. I'm guessing it's passive since it's so cheap.

I'm also curious about what the size of the unit is. I see the measurements of the package, but not of the actual unit.

If you email them to ask, post the answers.

What kind of a difference does it make? Angle wise???

**Adam F** · 01-02-2002, 01:05 AM

FYI--all TFT screens are active matrix

**HarryBits** · 01-02-2002, 01:13 AM

Originally posted by Adam F:
FYI--all TFT screens are active matrix

Just testing. Making sure you guys are paying attention.

An active matrix 7" widescreen for $200 sounds like a good deal to me.

[ 01-02-2002: Message edited by: HarryBits ]

**RaZor** · 01-02-2002, 01:34 AM

seeing that the 7" lcd is being ordered overseas, can someone please tell us about how much shipping is?? i would go through the order page on the site, but theres something about entering a credit card first that has me weary.

**Shizank** · 01-02-2002, 01:48 AM

Or is this one better?!?!?
http://www.apollodisplays.com/grlist...4&title=Optrex Graphic TFT Display

Click on item number: T-51383L070J-FW-P-AA - 7.0" - 1440x234 - 400 nits - 102.0x167.1x12.0 Transmissive.

Tell me if this is better or worse then the Radant 7".

Thanks!

**HarryBits** · 01-02-2002, 02:40 AM

Originally posted by RaZor:
seeing that the 7" lcd is being ordered overseas, can someone please tell us about how much shipping is?? i would go through the order page on the site, but theres something about entering a credit card first that has me weary.

Set up a fake account, but be sure you add your real zip code, city, and state. It'll calculate it before asking for any credit card numbers.

I can get it in 1-3 days for $28, or 7-30 days for $32. Go figure.