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Old 06-10-2008, 06:07 AM   #1 (permalink)
 
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Really small LCDs

Does anybody know of small LCDs for the computer that you can buy? Basically I would like to have a second little screen to display things like xfire and Teamspeak while gaming or to display video when Im editing in Sony Vegas. but dont want a full size screen. I doubt someone has made such a thing but I figure it doesn't hurt to ask. I have a 20" already and I might just buy a 15" or something off craigslist.

edit: Actually, nevermind. I have a laptop that I can try this MaxiVista thing on tomorrow.
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u..._multimon.mspx
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Does anybody know of small LCDs for the computer that you can buy? Basically I would like to have a second little screen to display things like xfire and Teamspeak while gaming or to display video when Im editing in Sony Vegas. but dont want a full size screen. I doubt someone has made such a thing but I figure it doesn't hurt to ask. I have a 20" already and I might just buy a 15" or something off craigslist.
How about an 8" touch screen display?

http://www.mp3playerstore.com/stuff_...ial/TM-868.htm
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Old 06-10-2008, 07:44 AM   #3 (permalink)
 
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Re: Really small LCDs

Oh Geez..what was that software called that was deveolped for Flight Sims and was used in ARMA alot with the small touchscreen.. Oh..heh.. Touchbuddy!! ... IF you see Touchbuddy in action you will go for the 8" touch screen option.. perfect for what you want.. http://www.touch-buddy.com/forums/

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Old 06-10-2008, 08:13 AM   #4 (permalink)
 
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Re: Really small LCDs

What was the keyboard where every key had a color dot matrix display? You could program each key to have its own graphic on it.
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What was the keyboard where every key had a color dot matrix display? You could program each key to have its own graphic on it.
http://www.artlebedev.com/portfolio/optimus/

The insanely expensive Optimus keyboard. There's also the crazy expensive 3-key version as well.

Getting a cheap LCD monitor would be a good option. Unless you're hurting for space, a second fairly large monitor isn't horrible. More desktop space will come in handy. There are also tiny LCD displays that would be really cheap but it wouldn't run video.

http://www.x-tremegeek.com/templates...roductID=14741
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Old 06-15-2008, 03:36 PM   #6 (permalink)
 
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Re: Really small LCDs

running dual screen is awesome i have a 17inch veiwsonic VA721 and a 21inch widescreen veiwsonic VAsomin or other and its amazing i have heard of 12-14 inch screens but i dont know where ot get them i would recommend checking Pricegrabber.com

also check out Geeks.com they sell weird size monitors sometimes but also geeks sells the cheapest monitors i have ever seen and has sales almost everyday.
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Old 06-15-2008, 04:24 PM   #7 (permalink)

 
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Re: Really small LCDs

Touchbuddy is the way to go. You can find used ones for pretty cheap, and with the touch sensitive screen you can do all kinds of crazy stuff. Couple guys in my old squad are hard core into Lock-On, and use the touchbuddy with that. They have it all set up with switches and toggles and buttons close to a real jet setup. Lots of user mod programs already out there, probably some for Vegas even.
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