LCD Size

masterlp · 08-15-2003, 05:26 AM

If any one could tell me if i should buy a 5.6 inch high defanition LCD or a 7 inch LCD but i dont want to spend to much on a 7 inch. just wanted to know if the 5.6 inch LCD you can read the text really good using mediaengine and GPS and street directory thank you

freestyler · 08-15-2003, 08:30 AM

5.6" composite you will not be able to read any text

if you want to use GPS and have it be worthwhile a 7" vga screen is your best route

chut · 08-15-2003, 09:19 AM

I have the xenarc 7" and it is just big enough for me to read. I wouldn't go with anything smaller. My screen is mounted about 10" away from my face.

Peter

masterlp · 08-15-2003, 10:32 AM

what about those psOne lcd there are 5 inch but it looks like that people a connecting them to there vga out put on there video cards can you still get a good read out of the text on them in that mode

freestyler · 08-15-2003, 01:24 PM

5" = too small to read text period, no matter if it's vga or not

if you want GPS do it right the first time

HereFishyFishy · 08-15-2003, 02:04 PM

I think it's all relative...I have a 7" screen that's an easy 2' away from my eyes & I can see/read all but the smallest text while driving.(i.e. roads in CoPilot 2003 in the map view) I can read everything fine in winamp from my backseat which is another 2'+ added to the distance. I use the double size feature and increased my playlist font to either 16 or 18, I can't remember. I do agree that you'd be pushing it with the 5" screen & I'm sure the 7" is worth the extra money esp. since you'll be trying to glance at it while driving. bigger = better = safer in most cases.

chut · 08-15-2003, 04:54 PM

er...how do you increase the playlist font size?

Quote: Originally Posted by HereFishyFishy

I think it's all relative...I have a 7" screen that's an easy 2' away from my eyes & I can see/read all but the smallest text while driving.(i.e. roads in CoPilot 2003 in the map view) I can read everything fine in winamp from my backseat which is another 2'+ added to the distance. I use the double size feature and increased my playlist font to either 16 or 18, I can't remember. I do agree that you'd be pushing it with the 5" screen & I'm sure the 7" is worth the extra money esp. since you'll be trying to glance at it while driving. bigger = better = safer in most cases.