A nOOB question about monitors.

GATrooper · 10-12-2003, 12:55 AM

In all the posts I keep reading about LCD controllers and such, but I can't grasp the reason why. For examply, if I have a flatscreen LCD (let's say 10" monitor w/ VGA) I know I can hook it up straight up to my computer and get a signal. I appologize if I'm wrong about this, but why are LCD monitors such a hot camodity if you will need a controller along with it. Again, excuse my ignorance of I'm wrong. Thanks for any future replies for their enlightenment.

cproaudio · 10-12-2003, 02:11 AM

Imagine this, You have 2 boxes. One represents LCD screen. One represents LCD controller. They are linked together by a cable. The LCD controller box has an input. It could be RCA, S-Video or 15pin VGA. The LCD monitors you buy over the counter in a plastic casings have the LCD controllers built in. The "10" monitor w/ VGA" monitor ALREADY has the LCD controller built in. The VGA plug that you connect the PC to is a part of the LCD controller. If you would to buy an LCD from ebay, it doesn't come with a controller. You have the find a controller that'll work with that LCD screen. That's where your headache comes in. Basically an LCD screen is like a car's outer body, the doors, and windows and all. The LCD controller is the engine, transmission and the driveline.

GATrooper · 10-12-2003, 02:14 AM

I appreciate the quick response. Sorry if I caused any headaches.

cproaudio · 10-12-2003, 02:21 AM

The only headache you've caused is if you bought one of those laptop replacement LCD screens for $20 on ebay you have to hunt down the right LCD controller for it. Or else you just blew off $20+shipping for a paper weight.