Re: [DML] VGA Display

["Video Bob" <videobob@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

May I ask what the screen would be used for?
Is it for video? Video games? On board computer? Rear view display?
Why the need for touch screen?

You mentioned "touch screen", let me tell you about a the
GARMIN GPS 2610.
This is the most awesome GPS navigation system I have ever seen!
It is in color, is touch screen and even talks!
I have several of these GPS's, I have the earlier model, the "Colormap" in 
my wagon.
It is mosr basic, when you want to do a route, let's say you entered 
"Pigioen Forge" it would just point you in the direction and tell you how 
many miles away it is.
Kind of lame.
But the new 2610 will actually map the route based on your choice of 
distance or speed,
then it will give you verbal cues as to when to turn.
It talks you all the way there.
I have one of these sitting on my console dash, and it looks cool as heck at 
night
and is the most useful tool I have ever put in a car.
Be prepared to spend up to $1000 for one at Circuit City, or around $800 on 
eBay.
They are WORTH it!
- Videobob
VIN#5278


>From: Bob Brandys <BobB@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>Reply-To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>Subject: Re: [DML] VGA Display
>Date: Mon, 29 Mar 2004 15:10:34 -0600
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>Dave,
>
>We have also been investigating a touch screen for a car.  I have not
>found a good one yet.  The only interesting one to check out was the one
>available in the Buick Rivera's in the 87-89.  The 89 had a touch screen
>that had very good visibility and did some very cool monitoring of the
>car and trip items.
>
>Main drawback is that is was not color - only B & W. (actually green
>letters).   Interesting interface though.
>
>We are looking at multiple TFTs or  multiple 2" Blue and white displays
>with Basic Stamps.  We already have one of these and they appear to be
>very good.  Just need more time.  Or more money so I can retire and play.
>Know any money doners?
>
>BOB
>
>
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