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Geek Culture / Buying the Right Hardware

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SageTech
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Posted: 17th Feb 2007 03:27
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Hello everyone,

I recently had an absolutely ingenious(in theory ) idea for an invention, so I'm buying the necessary parts to prototype it. Right now I'm trying to find a decently priced lcd screen, as cheap as possible, and below $50. The size needs to be somewhat large, around 3/4 of an average laptop screen size. Also, I'm looking for an incredibly cheap micro controller. Any help in finding these is greatly appreciated. Cheers.

Kenjar, yet another victim of NRS (N00b Relapse Syndrome) May he code in peace...

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LD52
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Posted: 17th Feb 2007 04:00
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You making a console or something? and well i dont think you'll find a decent lcd for under $50 maybe a CRT but LCD might be hard well unless if you go used and i have no clue on micro controller prices so ...
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SageTech
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Posted: 17th Feb 2007 05:01
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No, more like an incredibly simplified laptop. I need lcd because it has to be portable, but It doesn't need to be color or anything.

Kenjar, yet another victim of NRS (N00b Relapse Syndrome) May he code in peace...

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LD52
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Posted: 17th Feb 2007 19:50
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I see hmm good luck then
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bitJericho
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Posted: 17th Feb 2007 19:52
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check out the forums at mp3car.com, they are sellin stuff like that all the time

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Phaelax
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Posted: 19th Feb 2007 05:15
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does it need to be touchscreen or anything? Or like just a basic screen like a walmart cash register?

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SageTech
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Posted: 19th Feb 2007 15:25
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No touch at all. Just as long as it can display text, and is large enough, its fine.

Kenjar, yet another victim of NRS (N00b Relapse Syndrome) May he code in peace...

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JerBil
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Posted: 19th Feb 2007 15:53
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Sometimes you can find lcd screens on e-bay, but who knows
if they are any good or documentation around.

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Jess T
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Posted: 19th Feb 2007 16:14
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What about those old PS1 portable screen thingo's?

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