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XxDizzyxX
18-05-2010, 02:50 PM
Hello,

So I've got a Honda civic 92 sedan. Where can I buy and install some cheap small LCD screens that I can hook upto my laptop which I'm going to keep in my car. Also what about the battery etc..

Your OzHonda friend,

Nathan :D

clem
24-05-2010, 04:26 PM
Hello,

You will be able to purchase LCD screens from Jaycar:
http://jaycar.com.au/productView.asp?ID=QM3761&keywords=7+lcd&form=KEYWORD

Or

Ebay
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/7-Car-TFT-LCD-CCTV-Color-Screen-Monitor-Reverse-Camera-/280489621801?cmd=ViewItem&pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item414e7bf929#ht_3249wt_939


In order to connect them to your laptop, it will vary depending on what OUTPUTS you have on your laptop. You will most likely need to buy a different types of adaptor (S-video/RCA) to cater for the video plugs that the LCD screens use, on top of that you will probably need splitters to cater for all 4 LCDs.

You will also need a car inverter in order to charge your laptop.
Jaycar:
http://jaycar.com.au/productView.asp?ID=MI5104&keywords=inverter&form=KEYWORD

To run sound, you will either need an AUXillary port on your headunit in order to run it into the car, or if your car doesnt have an aftermarket headunit, use one of those casset things that allow you to plug it in.

A pretty expensive exercise if you ask me, but each to their own :)

Hope that helps.

dusAn
24-05-2010, 06:19 PM
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/1102-EONON-Car-10-Digital-LCD-Monitor-Screen-VGA-/400123574620?cmd=ViewItem&pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5d2939395c

to connect directly to laptop i used something like this one with my old set up. it has a VGA adapter that connected straight to my laptop pretty simple u just need a splitter to connect more than 1 screen, biggest waste of time and money in my opinion, cos the only point of having more than 1 screen is to watch por... movies right? with so might as well get a dvd player. :)