LCD screen questions Options

[wuhukf]

I have a spare computer and i'm thinking about putting it into the celi, but I was wondering what kind of screen I should use and how much I can expect to pay for it. Also, what's the most efficient way of hooking up the power? Right now i'm thinking about something like this: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?sk...d=1091100745000 but a better one. Please give me any suggestions, thanks.

[neo_in_aus]

ok well in general there are two brands of screen when talking about touch screens for vehicle use.

Lilliput is generally accepted as the cheaper version, there have been a few problems in the past with them, however i believe some of those problems have been fixed in the latest version. Xenarc is generally accepted as the better brand, but cost a lot more.

I have a lilliput screen mounted in my dash where the 2 din space is, and only have 2 problems with it. 1 is heat soak, it blanks out when it gets too hot, this can be fixed with a small fan behind the screen, and 2 is that during the day its not that readable in the celi, due to the angle of the dash. This doesnt really worry me as i start work reaaaaaaal early and its usually getting dark on the way home.

Of course there are other brands out there, but these are the two that are known in carputer circles. check out this link for prices
http://www.mp3car.com/store/index.php?cPat...f6f5d31d78edace