15.6 inch 16:9 Monitor - Page 1
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author: German_EE
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 23, 2015, 10:24:54 pm
content: Does anyone know of someone selling 15.6 inch 16:9 or 16:10 monitors? I can find a couple of places (including Dell) selling 4:3 screens but I need a widescreen in this application.Input interface can be either HDMI or VGA butNOTUSB and I don't need a touch screen.

author: crispy_tofu
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 24, 2015, 04:50:02 am
content: For some reason, most of the 15.6" non-USB monitors are only sold in India...I found one here:http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/784671-REG/Sony_LMD_1510W_LMD_1510W_Multi_format_LCD_Monitor.htmlSony LMD-1510W15.6" 1366x768 (16:9) doesn't use USB, which fits your needs, and it has an HDMI input.Downside is it's extremely expensive (USD$700) and it's more like a TV ('multi-input' and a remote!) than a monitor.I wonder if a modified laptop screen (+driver board) would be easier, because they're definitely cheaper...

author: German_EE
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 24, 2015, 08:44:36 am
content: Now you're beginning to appreciate the problem, either I buy a monitor from India or I pay about 700$ for a unit that is really meant to be used as a broadcast monitor. There are however thousands of 15.6 inch LCD panels out there because lots of laptops use them.Weirdness.

author: wblock
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: October 24, 2015, 01:56:50 pm
content: It might be practical to use a separate LVDS driver board. These are pretty much the non-power supply electronics out of a standalone monitor. Take the display half of a scrap 15.6 notebook, which already has the panel in an enclosure. Add a separate enclosure for the LVDS driver board, or maybe get it to fit in with the panel.

author: Gribo
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 25, 2015, 08:55:26 am
content: Ebay to the rescue:http://www.ebay.com/itm/Express-NEW-15-POS-LCD-Touch-monitor-ED150-VGA-DVI-5-Wire-screen-Kiosk-/141017437378?hash=item20d54b54c2:m:mP6uPH88rTdfgoeoTcCNUhQ

author: German_EE
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 25, 2015, 09:04:29 am
content: No good, it's a 4:3 screen (see second picture)

author: Howardlong
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 25, 2015, 10:11:49 am
content: Fwiw I use a 1080p 13" HDMI monitor in the lab for use with the microscope, directly connected to the camera's HDMI output (tp minimise latency compared to trying to solder using a USB/PC connection).It is really designed for use in in car entertainment systems as a roof mounted monitor. I have it stuck to the underneath of a shelf in the lab by the microscope, so it takes up no desk space, and you can fold it away if you want.http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B012AKBAEW?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00http://xtrons.co.uk/cm133hdgrey-13-3-inch-1080p-video-hd-digital-tft-monitor-wide-screen-ultra-thin-car-roof-player-with-hdmi-port.htmlIt looks like they have a 15.6" one too with HDMI but it is not native 1080p (1366x768) but that might not be important to you.http://xtrons.co.uk/cr1506-15-6-1080p-video-hd-monitor-wide-screen-overhead-dvd-player-with-hdmi-port.html

author: amyk
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 25, 2015, 02:43:08 pm
content: Quote from: wblock on October 24, 2015, 01:56:50 pmhttp://www.panelook.com/sizmodlist.php?st=&pl=&sizes[]=15.6&production_state=1A lot of them use eDP now, and you can get adapters from HDMI for those.

author: German_EE
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 25, 2015, 07:55:30 pm
content: Well, I have finally solved the problem but it shouldn't have to be this hard! I found a company near Munich who are willing to sell me a 15,6 inch panel and a suitable controller with a 15-pin VGA port, it's then up to me to build a case around it all and supply 12V @ 1,4A. I might get a bit creative and do something in wood.Total cost? 120 Euro plus shipping and VAT

author: crispy_tofu
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 25, 2015, 11:38:15 pm
content: Quote from: German_EE on October 25, 2015, 07:55:30 pmCongrats!But I wonder why 15.6" 16:9 monitors are so rare...Quote from: German_EE on October 25, 2015, 07:55:30 pmOoh, keep us posted!

author: Howardlong
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 26, 2015, 01:13:13 am
content: FWIW although I realise things have moved on, my microscope setup is described herehttps://www.eevblog.com/forum/reviews/my-amscope-microscope-camera-experience-microscope-mods/msg785678/#msg785678