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Here is an interesting one. What I wanted was a portable system that was inexpesive to build, and easily upgradable. I used desktop components and built them into a portable case. The power supply is a standard desktop unit, which will be supplemented by a battery/inverter system for power when none is available. The problem is that I have been unable to locate a portable display for this system. The only FPD's I have found are far to large (I need something in the range of 8x10 inch). I did find a LCD which would fit perfectly, but it costs nearly 1,000 bucks. To expensive. I have been toying with the idea of using a display from a laptop, but, I am unsure of how I would have to modify it to work with a standard (3d) graphics card (PCI). I am out of my area of knowlege with this, and have been unable to locate a similar project anywhere. Can you assist? If you can help, I will greatly appreciate it, as I would like to see this project finished. Its a great system, I am using it now (with a Dell 17" monitor, its not exactly portable at 30 lbs). I am however not a regular computer builder, so if you can help, please use laymans terms. Thank you.
Kheir.

This question was answered on April 4, 2003. Much of the information contained herein may have changed since posting.

I would not use any resources from a labtop.

Go online and enter in search "computershop", it will give a couple of catagories and site for accessaries for computers.

It is very possible that you may find a FPD compatable to your custom computer.

Giving your description and details to your unit, your may find a FDP that wiill fit into your unit.

Best advice is to look under discontined products, there you will find inexpensive accessaries.

Posted by David of Katharine Gibbs School - New York on April 4, 2003

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