shaolin

Would there be any way to hook up an LCD Moniter(Computer not Car made... with the computer/laptop link) in a car..?

Without the use of a computer/laptop..?

Invert the power w/ an inverter, thats the easy part..

But would there be a way to go about hooking it up to a dvd player?
Just wondering.. don't know much about dvd players




Wondering cuz' some of thoose 15'' screen LCD's are like 200$ on tigerdirect now hehe.

dragon084

u could probably do it with some major altercations

BEETROOT

you want to try to fit a 15 inch screen in your dash?

shaolin

Hell no

If I could do it, i'd get it custom'd by a friend if anything, mounted,not flip or dash.

Always Dirty

Altercations? No need for violence.
:P

97Cl22

If you bought a fancy one with other inputs besides standard VGA input then you could hook it up with ease. Otherwise it'll be pretty tough.

shaolin

Hmm do they have any screen's with a different input other then VGA?

97Cl22

i know some plasma monitors which are pretty damn expensive have them. Not sure if anybody make a 15"LCD with different inputs though.

proaudio22

I don't think there are any comuter LCDs that you can get with anything other than VGA and DVI inputs. There are some LCD TVs with all sorts of inputs, but most are $$$.

I can get ya a unit that will convert anything you want to VGA but it'll be $1K+ I think ya betta just get a car screen man.

shaolin

What would I have to use for a DVD player..?


Not VGA, or DVI but?

shaolin

I dont see why this wouldn't work?..

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...538&CatId=1046

I mean it has the RCA plug-in's and if it can be used for a TV/TV Connecter it would be able to play off a straight DVD player no?

Just get an inverter for the power..?

(Sorry im a newb when it comes to DVD/Screens/Etc )


"The Proview P572V LCD also utlizes a plethora of TV connectors, like the RF/Antenna, S-Video for easy connection to DVD players, RCA composite video and a series of audio ports. The Proview P572V LCD is an easy choice!"

BEETROOT

yeah that would work, its got s-video so you could use that, or the rca.

seems fine to me.

still don't know where you plan on fitting that thing inside of your car though....?

97Cl22

yeah it would work but i second the thought of why would you use this? Computer LCDs arn't known for their ability to play good looking movies. They are made to be easier on the eyes and use less power. They really don't look that good on movies IMO. to each his own, and if you want to do it then do it man. Not gonna stop ya!

shaolin

I'd probablly custom a 14'' to the top to flip-down, not motorized just flip,


I wanna use an LCD, just because its bigger, and isn't gonna run me a shit load like some other screens


Plus I have a player im getting off a friend for 100$

So If I just get an LCD, Unmount the bottom mount and secure it so I can flip from the top, its almsot as good

Or I can have it slide out the glovebox and fold up, I dunno

Possibilites hhe

BEETROOT

please make sure you post some pics of a 14 inch screen mounted to the ceiling of a coupe....I would love to see how that turns out.

shaolin

Have to see hehe, never said that's where im putting it


But im not gettin too many other ideas hehe

97Cl22

Its a cool idea just good luck finding a good place to mount it. Youd have to make some sort of floating mount for it to go to and position it in the center of the car....hmm sounds like too much work. But more power to ya man!

Acura3.0CL

humm i saw a pict of a ford explorer or excursion or hell, maybe a esclade or hummer, i donno, i think it was a ford, but the whole dash was customised and it had like a 14" screen and there on the screen was Windows XP....he somehow actually hooked up a computer to the car....is this kinda what your talkin about?

damn, wish i could remember where i saw the picts.... sorry

shaolin

That'd actually be easier..

All you need is an inverter to power the laptop/screen, and hookup the screen to the laptop heh..


I was oringally thinking of doing this..

But it'd be more costlly having to buy a laptop too ;\

cor

there a a bunch of LCD's that come with TV tuners built in, which would work fine

Hobo

well, if you dont want functionality, put it on the underside of ur trunk lid, itd look pimp there with the trunk open, but thats show car style...

shaolin

Main reason I want it, is functionality, Im not gonna watch a dvd sitting outside my car I'd rather do that inside the house hehe,

It would be nice to have one there for show, but dont have that kinda $$$

Right Now I just want a screen in the car that can play DVD's or even PS-2