Several months have gone by so I looked into this again. I found this:
http://www.solar-technologies.com/results_rpsb.php?part_id=3755
DO NOT email them or request the datasheet. I put in my company name and hopefully they'll send the pdf to me. If they do and I get it, I'll let you guys know and will send it to whoever wants it. If they don't then I'll let you know and I suggest you all go ahead and try yourselves. Maybe someone here can actually make them think he or she is a potential industrial client.
They probably paid Samsung for this info (as it's most likely proprietary) and giving it out to just anyone undermines an entire business model based on ripping people off for LCD monitors.
If you haven't followed my earlier posts, this is the DIYvideo holy grail IMO. The screen can be found in the Dell Inspiron notebooks, and with a datasheet, it can most likely be interfaced to a PC for a reasonable price.
Keep in mind that the only non-CRT projector capable of displaying 1080p is a $200,000 (yes, two hundred thousand dollars) DILA that's only available in Europe. The Sony SXRD comes out within a year or two, but that will be over $25,000.
$500 for a screen, $500 for a controller, and $100 for two large custom fresnels might be worth it to some.
http://www.solar-technologies.com/results_rpsb.php?part_id=3755
DO NOT email them or request the datasheet. I put in my company name and hopefully they'll send the pdf to me. If they do and I get it, I'll let you guys know and will send it to whoever wants it. If they don't then I'll let you know and I suggest you all go ahead and try yourselves. Maybe someone here can actually make them think he or she is a potential industrial client.
They probably paid Samsung for this info (as it's most likely proprietary) and giving it out to just anyone undermines an entire business model based on ripping people off for LCD monitors.
If you haven't followed my earlier posts, this is the DIYvideo holy grail IMO. The screen can be found in the Dell Inspiron notebooks, and with a datasheet, it can most likely be interfaced to a PC for a reasonable price.
Keep in mind that the only non-CRT projector capable of displaying 1080p is a $200,000 (yes, two hundred thousand dollars) DILA that's only available in Europe. The Sony SXRD comes out within a year or two, but that will be over $25,000.
$500 for a screen, $500 for a controller, and $100 for two large custom fresnels might be worth it to some.
Isn't this the screen used in the Samsung PC/TV monitiors like the LTN1535 or LTM1575W? I have been thinking about buying one as a computer monitor/TV for the home office, they are HDTV capable. Looks promising.
and I quote:
Please Note:
Solar Technologies supports clients in the technology industries with volume supply and product support.
Regrettably, we cannot support small quantity inquiries from INDIVIDUAL users for personal use.
how do you plan on getting by that note??
ap0
Please Note:
Solar Technologies supports clients in the technology industries with volume supply and product support.
Regrettably, we cannot support small quantity inquiries from INDIVIDUAL users for personal use.
how do you plan on getting by that note??
ap0
I don't plan on it and like you I doubt it will work. But there is a possibility that some lazy person working there will just email the stupid pdf. You never know.
manray said:
What on earth would give you that idea??? Of course it's not the same screen. Those two you mentioned aren't even the same. Not even close. The LTN1535 has a whopping resolution of 640x480, and it's 4:3.
You are right, the LTN1535 is 4:3, but the resoulution is 1024x768- not 640x480.
The LTM1575W IS WXGA however, and is what I was thinking of. Specs from the Samsung site:
HDTV monitor with add-on DTV receiver/decoder that outputs 1080i, 480P or 720P
Wide aspect ratio
DVD/DTV/PC capable
Resolution WXGA (1280 x 768)
Display exceeds 720P
400:1 contrast ratio
Brightness 450 cd/m©÷
PC Picture-In-Picture
6-watts audio total
Lamp life 60,000 hours
VESA standard mounting holes
Wall or stand mount capable
I don't think I would want to take one apart just yet though, considering the price. Maybe in a future project once the price has come down, or I can snag one on Ebay.
The LTM1575W IS WXGA however, and is what I was thinking of. Specs from the Samsung site:
HDTV monitor with add-on DTV receiver/decoder that outputs 1080i, 480P or 720P
Wide aspect ratio
DVD/DTV/PC capable
Resolution WXGA (1280 x 768)
Display exceeds 720P
400:1 contrast ratio
Brightness 450 cd/m©÷
PC Picture-In-Picture
6-watts audio total
Lamp life 60,000 hours
VESA standard mounting holes
Wall or stand mount capable
I don't think I would want to take one apart just yet though, considering the price. Maybe in a future project once the price has come down, or I can snag one on Ebay.
I'm not arguing over whether or not those are bad. I don't understand why you asked if they're the same screen. Why did you BTW?
Anyways, the LTM1575W is like 7 or 800 bucks. A 720p DLP can be had for $3500 BTW (HT1000). I'm on the fence if it's worth it or not. It's not horrible idea at all actually, but you shoud start another thread about it if I were you.
Back to the original topic, they haven't email me back as expected. If anyone works at a large tech company and can supply a work number and a semi-BS reason for maybe being interested in buying some small custom made HDTV monitors or something, you should try it out if your interestred in it.
Anyways, the LTM1575W is like 7 or 800 bucks. A 720p DLP can be had for $3500 BTW (HT1000). I'm on the fence if it's worth it or not. It's not horrible idea at all actually, but you shoud start another thread about it if I were you.
Back to the original topic, they haven't email me back as expected. If anyone works at a large tech company and can supply a work number and a semi-BS reason for maybe being interested in buying some small custom made HDTV monitors or something, you should try it out if your interestred in it.
Check ebay.com, I saw 14.1" 1400x1080 and 15.4" 1600?x1200? panels for under $500.
(sorry, no link, i think it was in computers.laptops.spare parts or sumthing, try wxga or uxga)
(sorry, no link, i think it was in computers.laptops.spare parts or sumthing, try wxga or uxga)
My reasoning in asking if the screens are the same...(Samsung makes them both)
I have been thinking about buying a LTM1775w for use as a monitor/TV for the office, and seeing you post about the wxuga lcd screen made me think of the possiblilty of using the LTM's screen for a projector. It already has the controller, NTSC tuner, and all the inputs you would need. Add am HDTV tuner and you can project a 1080i HDTV image. All of this is all dependant on if the LTM could be dis-assembled properly. OF COURSE, the cost is a problem at this point, it's not for everyone. Just something to think about.
The company I work for rents HD video cameras, we just bought a 1080i CRT monitor that cost us $11,000. So being able to build a projector (in theory) for around $1000 or so is not bad.
I have been thinking about buying a LTM1775w for use as a monitor/TV for the office, and seeing you post about the wxuga lcd screen made me think of the possiblilty of using the LTM's screen for a projector. It already has the controller, NTSC tuner, and all the inputs you would need. Add am HDTV tuner and you can project a 1080i HDTV image. All of this is all dependant on if the LTM could be dis-assembled properly. OF COURSE, the cost is a problem at this point, it's not for everyone. Just something to think about.
The company I work for rents HD video cameras, we just bought a 1080i CRT monitor that cost us $11,000. So being able to build a projector (in theory) for around $1000 or so is not bad.
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