Thread: 7" Transflective monitor with T/S kit available now at the Mp3Car Store

Originally Posted by Puffanug

Hey Zip-Lock, will you post a link to the write-up done by the FPD guy that explains the difference in LCDs? I think it would help to clarify why the upgrade is priced how it is, once people better understand the process and labor involved. That write-up was great, very informative regarding different LCD technologies...

Sure, it's here in the second half of the post: FAQ: Transflective Technology

Here's a picture of the kit, it has been added to the description on the store.

Originally Posted by JagPuter

679.00 is pretty steap for lilliput WITH OUT A CASING. A lilliput from the manufacturer costs about $200.00. I know I bought a bulk of them once for a group of friends. I dont know what the upgrade costs but the film that is used is only $175.00 on the FPD website. All though this is a Cool *** developement, the price is pretty high. Reasonable cost would be about $450.00 maybe $500.00. But close to $700.00 for a 7 inch screen.
whoa My entire setup with the car cost about $2800.00. This would be 1/4 of my total project cost. Would bump my total project cost to about $3300.00.
Raise your hand if you wanna drop that on a car computer setup.
Sorry for the hard criticism but I was just a little surprised

i feel the same way but you have to understand that 'new' technology has a premium. since there are very few manufacturers you have to deal with this type of pricing.

Originally Posted by rando

So the touch screen will come un-attached? How much larger is the touch screen than the OEM one (i.e, how much will the bezel opening need to be expanded to avoid interfering with the TS)?

Yes the Touchscreen comes unattached as shown in the picture of the kit. The touchscreen measures 103x165 mm.

I added pictures of the LCD panel size to the store description

Originally Posted by rando

Excellent diagram, thanks! Do you happen to know the dimensions of the active area of the touch screen? ...

Good question. I don't know, but I've asked. I'll post when I get an answer.

Originally Posted by Zip-Lock

Yes it will fit! ding ding ding!

AWESOME!!!! Ordered my screen and housing already. Thanks!!