Date:         Mon, 21 May 2001 13:05:29 -0700
Reply-To:     T Berk <tberk@mindspring.com>
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From:         T Berk <tberk@mindspring.com>
Subject:      Re: LCD screen mods - keeping kids happy
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Andrew Grebneff wrote:
>
> >Hello folks - got a MacGyver question for you. I'm interested in using an
> >older LCD screen from a dead laptop computer as a TV monitor in my Westy
> >(or anywhere else I need a screen).
>
> I think you'll find those old laptop flatscreens aren't LCD... but I can't
> remember what the system is called.
>
> Andrew Grebneff

Most are but perhaps you are referring to Gas Plasma Display. Of the two
LCD one is better (TFT?) and sharper but in any case two problems come
to mind:

1. Frequency adaptation (TV signals to Computer screen issues)

2. Performance (ghosting & lag in 'phosphor' on LCD screen.)


I believe you should try an online search, using <http:/www.googl.com> perhaps.

hth,
TBerk