Classic Computers and LCD TV's - test-drb@ccmp.vtda.org

9 May 2007

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Subject: Re: Classic Computers and LCD TV's
   From: "dwight elvey" <dkelvey at hotmail.com>
   Date: Wed, 09 May 2007 07:57:48 -0700
     To: cctalk at classiccmp.org

 From: Allison <ajp166 at bellatlantic.net>

Subject: Classic Computers and LCD TV's
   From: "Zane H. Healy" <healyzh at aracnet.com>
   Date: Tue, 08 May 2007 17:35:01 -0700 (PDT)
     To: cctalk at classiccmp.org

Does anyone have any experience plugging something like a C-64 into
something like this?

http://www.cobyusa.com/_en/prod_item.php?item=TFTV561&pcat=tv&pscat…

I've got a chance to get one, and really the only reason I can see would  be
 to hook a classic computer up to it.  If I
replaced my Commodore 2002
monitor with one of these I'd have room to keep my C64 setup. :^)

Zane 
I forgot to add I've been on the hunt for a monochrome or color (not 
needed)
for use instead of the rather old 9" Panasonic I monitor I use.  I'm more
interested in monitor (no tuner) and 12V operation.
 Hi Allison
It seems like I saw someone else mention the monitors used in head
rest for cars. These mostly use S video or similar signals.
A few months back, I bought two screens, DVD player, two headphones,
video distribution amp, FM to radio and FM to headsets for a little over 
$300.
This was on ebay.
Dwight

I'm thinking more like RS170 video and  30-50$..  The rest of that I 
don't need.  ;)  

Seems anying that installs in the back of the headrest in my Toyota
Pickup would be more amusing to the car following me (2 seater cab).

My goal is to make some of my CMOS based systems more portable.  As
their power is low and at least two do video out but even a 12V
monitor eats most of the current needed (around 1 amp) making 
battery operation difficult.

Allison