The Notebook Review forums were hosted by TechTarget, who shut down them down on January 31, 2022. This static read-only archive was pulled by NBR forum users between January 20 and January 31, 2022, in an effort to make sure that the valuable technical information that had been posted on the forums is preserved. For current discussions, many NBR forum users moved over to NotebookTalk.net after the shutdown.
Problems? See this thread at archive.org.

    Touchscreen monitor for a car?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Gregory, Jun 19, 2008.

  1. Gregory

    Gregory disassemble?

    Reputations:
    2,869
    Messages:
    1,831
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    56
    I was planning on buying a GPS for my car, but decided instead to build a little computer with a GPS unit and a touchscreen monitor.

    I've noticed that monitors designed for car media players are significantly less expensive. Such as this one:

    http://www.amazon.com/Power-Acousti...-Screen/dp/tech-data/B000P51O3W/ref=de_a_smtd

    Specs on another page says it was two 'AV inputs'. So if I use a composit connection it seems the video from the computer should work. My concern is the 'touch' ability. There must be some sort of loopback to the computer for the touchscreen to register what you touch... right?

    Any ideas about this?
     
  2. The_Observer

    The_Observer 9262 is the best:)

    Reputations:
    385
    Messages:
    2,662
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    55
    I have read about this before.he used undervolted Athlon 64 and kept the CPU and stuff under the seat.
     
  3. Gregory

    Gregory disassemble?

    Reputations:
    2,869
    Messages:
    1,831
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    56
    I have an Athlon 64 X2 6400+ just sitting around unused with everything I need except a motherboard and monitor, I might use that. If I do I will definitely need to under volt as my power inverter isn't very good.

    However this whole plan seems bad if I will need to spend $280 on a 7" touchscreen monitor. That's why I'm hoping I can use one designed for an entertainment system :) .

    On second thought, I'll use a standalone touchpad velcroed to my armrest & a standard non-touchscreen lcd monitor attached to the ceiling. Maybe the following if all is compatible:

    http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2410504

    http://www.amazon.com/Roof-Mount-Co..._7?ie=UTF8&s=automotive&qid=1213906007&sr=1-7
     
  4. X2P

    X2P COOLING | NBR Super Mod

    Reputations:
    3,179
    Messages:
    5,361
    Likes Received:
    4
    Trophy Points:
    206
    Just go to Mcdonalds and steal the one on the counter ;)