Is this good for GPS?

UrbanTacticz · 12-24-2001, 04:29 AM

Is this a good screen for a GPS hookup, and for fine print such as webpages, and word processors?

* 7" Diagonal Widescreen high resolution TFT-LCD screen - for full screen letterbox (16:9) viewing Audio/Video in & out * Credit card sized remote control with On-Screen Display (OSD) * RCA jacks for quick and easy connections * Includes all cables and connectors and stand style mounting bracket * Car cord with cigarette lighter plug * 12VDC input jack. You can adjust the screen mode via the remote.
Specifications:
Dot resolution: 1440 (H) x 234 (V) = 336,960 Screen modes supported: Full 16:9, Normal 4:3, Wide 1: 16:9 (horizontal modification), Wide 2: 16:9 (vertical extension and horizontal modification, center 204 lines), Cinema: 16:9 full on screen (vertical extension, center 176 lines) NTSC and PAL dual system area view. Viewing angle L/R: 45/45°, 30° top, 60° down. Video input signal 0.5-1.25 V p-p 75 ohm composite. Audio input signal 0-1.5 V p-p 620 ohm, 50 Hz-20 kHz. Output power .5 watts max.

Adam F · 12-25-2001, 02:31 AM

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Originally posted by WhosYoDadday85:
<STRONG>Is this a good screen for a GPS hookup, and for fine print such as webpages, and word processors?

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Nope. It is an NTSC monitor, and the resolution is not high enough to accuratly display the items you mentioned. The only way to go for those items is a VGA monitor. Expect to pay a bit more for a good VGA monitor. If you do some searches for VGA on this board you should come up with some good answers.