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09-08-2007, 09:44 AM
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Constant Bitrate
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Hampton Roads VA
Posts: 117
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VM70 Touchscreen?
Hi guys,
This is only my second post, but I have a question. Has anyone seen or used the VM 70 Touchscreen? If so, How was the performance in comparison to the other vga car monitors available?
Also I found the VM70 here http://www.short-circuit.com/product/VM70.html
If anyone has purchased from this company please post your feelings on their customer service.
thanks,
Kevin
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10-09-2007, 09:11 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2007
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Quote: Originally Posted by toyotatyrant 
Hi guys,
This is only my second post, but I have a question. Has anyone seen or used the VM 70 Touchscreen? If so, How was the performance in comparison to the other vga car monitors available?
Also I found the VM70 here http://www.short-circuit.com/product/VM70.html
If anyone has purchased from this company please post your feelings on their customer service.
thanks,
Kevin 
I just ordered one and it's coming in tomorrow, i'm going to use it as a secondary display on my computer to keep all my toolbars from Photoshop, keeping documentation open and such while leaving the main monitor free of clutter. If the display works i'll post a big "Hurray!!" here.
So far i'm satisfied with how they are handling the shipping... then again i'm right here in Nor Cal so i shouldn't be surprised of the speed of delivery (ordered yesterday).
If the specs are accurate and all the gear advertised comes with the package, installing this baby is going to be a walk in the park, including setting up the double display mode.
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10-10-2007, 06:14 PM
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Newbie
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 3
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ok here is the deal... i haven't rated my purchase yet on ebay because although the display works great, i haven't figured out the touchscreen function yet. I have downloaded drivers from www.fancyview.com which seems to be supplying a USB universal driver, but nothing happens when i touch the screen with my finger tips or with the pen provided.
Everything else is great, 1280x1024 75Mhz top resolution, clear and sharp view, nothing to complain about, except for the touch screen part which is a bummer since i don't really want to bother travelling with the cursor across two screens to reach all my photoshop panels... will share more as the case unfolds.
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10-10-2007, 09:36 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 3
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ok, walk in the park my ***...
Don't get me wrong, the display works fine, resolutions up to 1280x1024 75Mhz and clear view. The touchscreen feature is a *****, especially on Vista. Trying to install this thing on USB is just weird, i'm hunting down for drivers and so far i have been able to get the touch screen to respond, but the tracking so far has been a nightmare.
Also i tried to remove the drivers to reinstall them and the install shield gets stuck in a loop and i have to log off to break it.
So much damn work i'm starting to believe it wasn't worth it. I'd understand if it was old stuff but this thing is brand new with manuals and everything and i can't find a shred of an answer to what is happening... conclusion: i'm rather disappointed.
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12-23-2007, 10:51 PM
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Constant Bitrate
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 178
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Anyone have updates on this? I was thinking of purchasing one but it has to have good touchscreen function...
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12-24-2007, 12:42 AM
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Low Bitrate
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 78
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i bought one i still need to purchase all of my pc components before i get to test it out.
however, i did run it on my portable dvd player... the quality of the display isnt that sharp.. hopefully it will be different when i hook up the monitor cable.
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12-24-2007, 02:06 PM
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Constant Bitrate
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Hampton Roads VA
Posts: 117
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Quote: Originally Posted by audiology 
however, i did run it on my portable dvd player... the quality of the display isnt that sharp.. hopefully it will be different when i hook up the monitor cable.
You realize that portable dvd players are usually only composite outputs? Composite signals don't look too good on VGA.
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04-06-2008, 06:44 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 3
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any luck with the vm70?
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04-07-2008, 01:57 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 78
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Quote: Originally Posted by pyromjm 
any luck with the vm70?
what do you mean?
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04-07-2008, 02:02 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
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how did the experience go? hows the screeN? hows the touch screen function? hows the image?
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04-14-2008, 07:49 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 78
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The experience went well... it works great!
The screen is sharp and the touchscreen functions well as long as you calibrate it.
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05-06-2008, 11:37 AM
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Low Bitrate
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 63
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Looking for more reviews. How does the brightness/daylight-readability compare to the normal Lilliput/Xenarc/LinITX screens? Does the touch-screen ever drift (my old Dynetix 8.2" would often click an inch above my finger and then drag down to my finger)?
The only reason I am considering the VM70 is that it is the smallest width (7.05" rather than 7.45" on the Xenarc 700TSV which is the 2nd smallest). I need to install the screen in a trapezoid that is 5" tall, 7" across the bottom, and 8" across the top.
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05-06-2008, 08:01 PM
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Low Bitrate
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 78
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I have not used a Lilliput/Xenarc or LinITX so i cannot vouch for that.
I have mine installed into the cubby of my 2004 accord lx so theres no glares at the moment unless sunlight is directly hitting it.
The touchscreen does not drift as long as it is calibrated correctly.(calibration software is included)
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10-01-2009, 04:32 PM
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Newbie
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 14
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Bumping into a old thread but i am having issues with vm70.
It has a wire out for auto switching to reverse camera but the wire is not connected inside the case, i was struggling with it till i opened and saw inside.
Can somebody help me with which pin to connect it to?
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11-02-2009, 02:09 AM
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Newbie
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: OR
Posts: 35
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if you find out how or what its for let me know. how did you find out it was a camera switch. the manual doesnt say anything about it. let me know what you find out. i would love to use that feature.
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