DIY compatible monitors list

[brainchild]

Ok ok, I've searched for an hour and can't seem to find a comprehensive list of DIY compatible monitors. I've seen several attempts to start them but nothing sticky at all and most of the threads go off topic.

I would like to start a sticky list...Moderators can you make this stick please?

If everyone would post what they know about monitors that strip well, have good specs and DO NOT have the FFC issues I believe it would help this forum tremendously. If the monitor has an FFC issue that is fixable that would be acceptable information as well. It would be great to only post about known monitors in this thread, please keep it on topic folks, thanks.

I'll post what I know about..

Che Mei corporation:
CMV1515
CMV1512
Also known as: LiquidVideo NEG A150X1 available at circuitcity.com

These panels are:
500:1 contrast or higher
15ms response
XGA resolution
15" vertical

These monitors strip easily but the FFC cable will only allow the controller board to be positioned 90deg to the panel, fine for an enclosure but could be bad for an OHP.

[LOOie]

Yes, moderators, pleeeaaassse sticky this!!!....

fine for an enclosure but could be bad for an OHP.

but its possible with a bit of effort.. here and here

[brainchild]

adding the:

Polyview A150X1 518A

It hasn't yet been stripped but it bears the Che Mei model number A150X1, and for all intents and purposes looks exactly like a Che Mei CMV1515.

[jcbklyny]

Lilliput 7" 619GL-70NP (XGA) :: Easy to strip, No FFC issues, See Ace's thread.

NEC 1560M :: Strips easy but has a single flex cable (16 connections) that can be extended

Win 1512 :: Che Mei 1512

[cruser]

heres a few monitors i have used
nec 1545v 15"
300:1 cr
30ms response time
xga

benq 557s 15"
400:1 cr
25ms response time
xga

[HouseMachine]

Samsung 151s

300:1 contrast ratio (330:1*)
1024x768 max. res. (XGA)
16.7 m. colors ( 262.000..?)
30 ms. response time (25 ms*)

* silver version ( =second rev. )

This model now discontinued... ( so second hand buying is possible )

[brainchild]

14" Mag LCD at best buy (<$200 after rebate) model # LT456s

300:1 contrast
1024x768
50ms response

Not the fastest panel but it's a 14" which is good. Apparently this panel strips well and is DIY friendly. This is not a panel for hardcore gamers but for everyday use it seems to be fine.

[Mr.Kh]

Guys, this is NOT the place to ask about monitors that you may have access to, it's for you to post results about them when you give it a try.

And so:

Samsung 152T

20pin .5mm pitch FFC successfully extended.
XGA
16.2 Mil Colours
450:1 CR
25ms
DVI

[avnerd]

O.K. Pulled apart the display. Good instruction off the H.P. support site. Monitor however not compatible for OHP use. Controller board plugs into secondary board that uses 4 seperate, ver short ribbons to connect to LCD on three sides of panel. I think that I will try a custom setup, and just continue to use my 3M 6100 with OHP for now.

[avona]

BenQ FP531BL has no problems stripping... available benqshopper or futureshop.ca (in Canada)

Contrast: 400:1
Brightness: 250 cd/m2
Resolution: 1024x768
Response Time: 25ms

Nice compact LCD monitor as well.