Their's 2 different types of RCA?
Could you get me an LCD with an low power consumption that runs offa like an adapter? Not an 120W power outlet?
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Their's 2 different types of RCA?
Could you get me an LCD with an low power consumption that runs offa like an adapter? Not an 120W power outlet?
Besides a regular replacement lcd for a laptop or an external monitor the one other option would be a moblie lcd that also runs on 12v. These are the type you mount on the dashboard of an auto and can be looked over at http://www.karpc.com/ Note they will suffer from the small 7" screen size over the larger ones like a 12-14" seen on a laptop.
Well thanks for the link, but you have not answered my question. Why is the RCA's difference? An Xbox is basically an computer with an type of emulation and O/S, and difference optical drive, so the output is just an regular GFX, right? So why won't my Svideo to RCA work?
$80-90 max budget... And ifyou could answer the question above?
If you have the s-video out option then you have to look at a display that has the same type of input. Usually that would be seen on larger tv sets and newer monitors. That's still a different type of signal where the video card itself has a converter built into as an option for use on other then the standard vga type of input seen with lcds as well as crts.
The output on any X-Box or X-Box360 is very similar to that you see coming in from a cable box not pc. Both of those utilize the 75ohm RCA type connectors. The dvd type disks for X-Box are simply due to capacity while being in an entirely different format. To get a better understanding of what X-Box is even though it is a Microsoft product doesn't mean it is pc compatible. First the screen resolutions on a gaming system for tv are far less then needed for your average lcd's basci requirements. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/X-Box
What MS did with the 360 hoever is redesign the newer system for enabling the use of a crt or lcd for viewing that system's output since it now supported the minimum requirements of 640x480 and above. Plus you can play any dvd on the newer system. A good question and answer blog is this is seen at http://www.coldforged.org/archives/2006/11/10/xbox-360-high-definition-and-hd-dvd-faq/
The thing to remember however is that you are connecting a pc to the display not any gaming system. The vga signal will not work on 75ohm being vga and not the composite signal from an analog source. The s-video is what allows for using a tv for a monitor since the vga signal is converted by the chip on the card.
The output on any X-Box or X-Box360 is very similar to that you see coming in from a cable box not pc. Both of those utilize the 75ohm RCA type connectors. The dvd type disks for X-Box are simply due to capacity while being in an entirely different format. To get a better understanding of what X-Box is even though it is a Microsoft product doesn't mean it is pc compatible. First the screen resolutions on a gaming system for tv are far less then needed for your average lcd's basci requirements. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/X-Box
What MS did with the 360 hoever is redesign the newer system for enabling the use of a crt or lcd for viewing that system's output since it now supported the minimum requirements of 640x480 and above. Plus you can play any dvd on the newer system. A good question and answer blog is this is seen at http://www.coldforged.org/archives/2006/11/10/xbox-360-high-definition-and-hd-dvd-faq/
The thing to remember however is that you are connecting a pc to the display not any gaming system. The vga signal will not work on 75ohm being vga and not the composite signal from an analog source. The s-video is what allows for using a tv for a monitor since the vga signal is converted by the chip on the card.
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There are a lot of portable batteries around, designed for using externally with laptops, which can charge by being plugged into mains power (and have a nice convenient power cable coming out).
With regards to the power consumption, you're probably looking at (approximately):
CPU: 25W
Video: 20W
Board: 25W
RAM: 5W
HDD: 5W
DVD: 5W
Keyboard & Mouse: Insignificant
Total: 85W
This is in the unrealistic situation that all components are receiving full power draw at the same time.
Adding a screen will push that up further, but if you consider the ~35W figure for a 17" LCD to be a maximum, you're still only talking about 120W=75% loading. Still OK for a 160W (if you go the 120W route you won't be powering the monitor as well).
As for the monitor, if it does have a standard RCA port on it (make sure of it before buying), then conceptually it could work. You may need to plug into an external monitor while installing drivers, etc... Keep in mind that the image quality will be drastically reduced if using RCA.
There are also portable LCD monitors available, some of which have their own battery packs. A laptop monitor wouldn't work easily (it's nowhere near as simple as plugging it in).
With regards to the power consumption, you're probably looking at (approximately):
CPU: 25W
Video: 20W
Board: 25W
RAM: 5W
HDD: 5W
DVD: 5W
Keyboard & Mouse: Insignificant
Total: 85W
This is in the unrealistic situation that all components are receiving full power draw at the same time.
Adding a screen will push that up further, but if you consider the ~35W figure for a 17" LCD to be a maximum, you're still only talking about 120W=75% loading. Still OK for a 160W (if you go the 120W route you won't be powering the monitor as well).
As for the monitor, if it does have a standard RCA port on it (make sure of it before buying), then conceptually it could work. You may need to plug into an external monitor while installing drivers, etc... Keep in mind that the image quality will be drastically reduced if using RCA.
There are also portable LCD monitors available, some of which have their own battery packs. A laptop monitor wouldn't work easily (it's nowhere near as simple as plugging it in).
ceewi1
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Here's a description of what's involved: http://www.geocities.com/p9019/lcdpanel
I never said using a replacement lcd for a laptop would be easy. The problem with most portable lcd monitor even tv/monitors is the viewing size they offer. The links here will show a few lists as well as the prices typically found on them.
http://www.amamax.com/polcdmo.html has on camera and auto head rest types.
http://www.vfmstore.com/tv.htm offers low power consumption dual purpose lcds for the higher prices seen there.
The typical find from a search of shopping sites is seen at http://www.shopping.com/xGS-Portable_Lcd_Monitors~NS-1~linkin_id-8001687
http://www.amamax.com/polcdmo.html has on camera and auto head rest types.
http://www.vfmstore.com/tv.htm offers low power consumption dual purpose lcds for the higher prices seen there.
The typical find from a search of shopping sites is seen at http://www.shopping.com/xGS-Portable_Lcd_Monitors~NS-1~linkin_id-8001687
I spoke with Brian and ThatGuy16.... And ThatGuy16 suggest me use an Playstation 1 LCD screen, as his Intec 5.4" screen was poor in his opinion, and the PS1 screen was from Sony, not an non-known manufacturer.
So I got down to this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Sony-PSone-5-In...oryZ1489QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Just an regular screen. Right? Adapter and everything included. Perfect. Great for the price
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230179544406
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ BINGO! If that can convert an DVD / VCR to use with an PS1 screen, why can't I just use it for my computer?!?
http://cgi.ebay.com/New-VGA-to-S-Vi...ryZ41999QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Now I get that, and convert my 15 pin VGA to an RCA and Svideo, and connect the item from above to this...
And, BINGO! I got it right? Everything should work! VGA mod may be an option I'll have to see about...
So I got down to this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Sony-PSone-5-In...oryZ1489QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Just an regular screen. Right? Adapter and everything included. Perfect. Great for the price
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230179544406
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ BINGO! If that can convert an DVD / VCR to use with an PS1 screen, why can't I just use it for my computer?!?
http://cgi.ebay.com/New-VGA-to-S-Vi...ryZ41999QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Now I get that, and convert my 15 pin VGA to an RCA and Svideo, and connect the item from above to this...
And, BINGO! I got it right? Everything should work! VGA mod may be an option I'll have to see about...
You must like small screens for gaming. Even laptops see at least a 12.1" display on the low end models. Maybe you use MS paint to give us a sketch of what this will look like for a better idea on how you can set this up. You still haven't answered one question asked earlier about how this will be used. Will you be carrying this around like a laptop or simply leaving it setup in one location lacking ac sources of course?
I already posted my config.
Ceewi1 has already seen it and said it will work.
Small screens is probably the only choice. unless their an good solution under $75..
You have 2 hours before I place my winning bid on Ebay. The user has already comfirmed that I can use it on my computer/DVD player. I am using an seperate battery pack for the LCD. Anyways, 5.4" isn't that small. $75 budget can't getcha anything, unless you want an 3" PS1 screen.. even worse.
Meh 4K4W3 convinced me not too. Said my screen would be pixelated. But he also said that an 7" or so xbox screen would work
rolleyesThanks. So an Xbox will work?
Just not for word docs right?
I was planning on for BF2 and Halo, some Malplestory, some Runescape, Stick Arena, Robotrage, maybe some low resolution web browsing and email
So an Xbox will work with RCA ports correct?
Can the Xbox screen display 800x600?
You would have to look over the MS indormation on their display since that is mainly intended for gaming systems. Primarily the gaming displays have always been lower the 800x600 while the specs will show for sure on that since HD tv would require support for the higher resolutions there. A good page on the X-Box 360 itself can be seen at http://www.answers.com/topic/xbox-360?cat=entertainment
How about an X-Box 360 laptop? http://www.engadget.com/2006/09/11/ben-heckendorns-xbox-360-laptop-best-mod-ever/ There's one for you.
For the actual screen resolutions you would see with a 360 setup the following lists the various ones typically seen.
Q. Can I use my computer monitor as my display for the Xbox 360?
A. Yes, depending on the type of monitor you have. And you will likely be able to play games in high definition too. The Xbox 360 supports the following resolutions when using the VGA AV connector: 640×480, 848×480, 1024×768, 1280×720, 1280×768, 1280×1024, 1360×768, and 1920×1080. In order to use your monitor you will most likely need to purchase the Xbox 360 VGA HD Cable and connect it to your monitor’s VGA port. If you don’t have a free VGA port on your monitor, you will either need to switch back and forth or purchase a VGA switcher.
Support for 1920×1080 was added during the Fall Dashboard Update in October 2006. There are many reports of some incompatibilities with various nominally 1080p displays including the Dell 2405.
http://www.coldforged.org/archives/2006/11/10/xbox-360-high-definition-and-hd-dvd-faq/
How about an X-Box 360 laptop? http://www.engadget.com/2006/09/11/ben-heckendorns-xbox-360-laptop-best-mod-ever/ There's one for you.
For the actual screen resolutions you would see with a 360 setup the following lists the various ones typically seen.
Q. Can I use my computer monitor as my display for the Xbox 360?
A. Yes, depending on the type of monitor you have. And you will likely be able to play games in high definition too. The Xbox 360 supports the following resolutions when using the VGA AV connector: 640×480, 848×480, 1024×768, 1280×720, 1280×768, 1280×1024, 1360×768, and 1920×1080. In order to use your monitor you will most likely need to purchase the Xbox 360 VGA HD Cable and connect it to your monitor’s VGA port. If you don’t have a free VGA port on your monitor, you will either need to switch back and forth or purchase a VGA switcher.
Support for 1920×1080 was added during the Fall Dashboard Update in October 2006. There are many reports of some incompatibilities with various nominally 1080p displays including the Dell 2405.
http://www.coldforged.org/archives/2006/11/10/xbox-360-high-definition-and-hd-dvd-faq/