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

Quote:

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

Quote:

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

Quote:

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.

HarryBits · 01-02-2002, 12:09 PM

A little more info about the lik-sang screen. The size of the LCD is 15.6cm x 8.6cm.

Mikesz · 01-04-2002, 11:39 AM

I have this screen. Go the the very first post in this thread and you will see pictures of it torn apart. The screen itself is perfect for a double din opening. The rest of the electronics can be hidden elswhere and the case tossed. It is always in wide1 mode. This means it takes a normal 4:3 signal and streaches it to fill the screen. This means you need to change the resolution of you os to a 16:9 format. I have found how to do this in windows 98 but not XP. Shipping was great. Got it in 3 days. I could not figure out why shipping cost got higher as shipping time got longer. 3 day was $28 and 7 day was alot more.
mike

moahdib · 01-04-2002, 02:18 PM

a couple months ago i almost ordered one of these. Well actually i went through with putting the screen in the shopping card but didnt complete entering credit card and shipping info. So about 3 weeks later I got an email from them telling me that they will give the screen for $200 and free shipping to US!!! I should have bought it then but I was stranded on cash

and already had spent $250 on a 6.8" TFT. Maybe some of you wanna try that to save on the shipping hehe...

Shizank · 01-06-2002, 05:07 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mikeszl:
I have this screen. Go the the very first post in this thread and you will see pictures of it torn apart. The screen itself is perfect for a double din opening. The rest of the electronics can be hidden elswhere and the case tossed. It is always in wide1 mode. This means it takes a normal 4:3 signal and streaches it to fill the screen. This means you need to change the resolution of you os to a 16:9 format. I have found how to do this in windows 98 but not XP. Shipping was great. Got it in 3 days. I could not figure out why shipping cost got higher as shipping time got longer. 3 day was $28 and 7 day was alot more.
mike

I'm currently using Windows XP, but, for my own info

, how did you change letter box (4:3) to Widescreen (16:9) in Windows 98?

Please e-mail me @ WhatsMyNameY2G@hotmail.com

Thanks!

saletel · 01-07-2002, 07:59 AM

i know with my ati RADEON DDR 64 mb in my desktop that i can set up custom resolutions, however it its dependent upon what driver i am using, try going to www.rage3d.com and getting a driver from there, i dont think they have all in onder drivers, but thats the video card in my soon to be car player if i get everything else working.

Shizank · 07-05-2004, 12:43 AM

My project is completed after 2 years! lol. Found my old post on google.com

http://members.cardomain.com/shizank

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