LCD Monitor - long cables?

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I've done my "proof of concept" to my better half, and have been given the go ahead to purchase a new/used LCD monitor to take apart for us in my projector. I tried a Viewsonic 15" that I got from work...VP150 or something like that...but one of the small cables was just entirely too short. Even with my soldering skills there was no way I could extend it (we are talking 25 pins in --> <-- this much space). Anyway, I am looking for the make and models of LCD monitors people know they can take apart and have cables long enough to get out of the way. I've followed a couple of threads, and have one or two in mind, so I will post those here:

Viewsonic VP140 - 14" 1024x768 Analog only input
-> No good. GATE_CN connector too short and too fragile for extension. Tried soldering and sanding/epoxy method.

I-O Data A15V - 15" 1024x768 Analog only input
-> Success. MayBQ succeed with pretty good results. Possible fragile cable, but no extension neccessary


Now, does anyone know of any other good LCD monitors that are easy to take apart and plenty of cabling? Preferably something with a digital input, but I will take anything at this point. I appreciate any help anyone can give.

Draith
 
I've seen that post...the cable that I was dealing with was entirely too small to sand down with an degree of success. It was about 1/2 inch wide with 25 connectors on it...I have to go single strand cable to match the width of the leads, and with any voltage those would burn right up. Oh well 🙂

VG150 has plenty of cabling? Cool.
 
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