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The last piece of the puzzle for my system is a monitor besides my laptop screen, which is fine for friends and parties, but when and if I do a paying gig, i will need a monitor.  what is the best idea here?  I'm thinking go to compUSA and buy a cheap 17" flat screen monitor, but thought I'd ask the experts since they helped me so much with my present setup....

I would assume that your laptop has a S-video out?  Use that, and get a cheap small TV, and a RF modulator if needed to convert the S-video to coaxial or composite.

Ya can usualy find a small TV at pawn/goodwill/2nd hand store for under $50 and a RF modulator new for $15

BUt barring that option, just get the cheapest LCD screen you can find.  Shop around, check ebay, and check online stores.  And a 15 inch may work too.

Agree with Twan, if it has S-Video out, just hook it up through an RF converter & into the TV.

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I want something more portable than a cheap old tv, I already have one of those available.  I guess I will have to pony up the dough and get a cheap 15" flatscreen.  i do have s-video out, by the way.

Do your friends places have tv's to use?  THen you wouldn't need to bring any extra

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I use a little 13" from Walmart- $40 brand new. It has taken a helluva lot of abuse and is still going. Is the problem that you have run out of room to pack everything in your vehicle and that's why you need a flatscreen?

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Wow this is really going to sound naive on my part, especially since I've been playing out for several months now. But I've been lugging around a 19" monitor to the shows.
Are most of you using 15"? I mean if that's the norm, then I need to stop breaking my back with this thing and taking up so much space. The prices of 15" LCD's have come down to where I can afford one. If you folks would please share with what you've been using.
Thanks,

James

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15 inches for me


MAO

THat sounds bad

13" for the singer monitor, although when I get my new computer built, i'll probably bump it up to 15" flat panel - which is equivalent to a 17" CRT.

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I use a 19" LCD screen. It is a computer monitor with an external TV tuner. The LCD monitor cost me $170 off E-Bay new and the tuner was $60 from Amazon. That is $230 for a LCD display that would have cost $500+ if I had purchased and LCD TV with the tuner already integrated. And the whole setup weighs about 10 pounds and takes up 1/6th the room of a tube TV or CRT monitor.

Of course, hamsamich, if you are hooking this whole thing up to your computer, you shouldn't need the external tuner. I have seen 15" LCD monitors on E-Bay from reputable vendors for around $100-130.

Again, if you are going to be a pro KJ, and your patrons are going to be staring at this screen constantly, I'd recommend you go ahead and spring for the 19" model for just a few extra bucks. It is a very small extra investment in the long run for a much more impressive end result.

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I currently use a 13 in TV and a stand.  I feel that they are both bulky and heavy, so I am considering getting the LCD screens.  I know that the prices of LCD monitors have dropped significantly, but most of them are too big for me.  I am actually looking for something smaller, like a 10 in LCD monitor that I can mount on a mic stand.  For CDG lyrics, I think a 10 in screen is big enough, unless someone has really bad eyesight.  A small screen mounted on a mic stand is not only lighter and quite compact, but is also not as obtrusive as a big screen mounted on a full size monitor stand.  Surprisingly, there are not many 10 in monitors being sold, and they are expensive.

Okay, I found a 15" LCD with DVD player and speakers for 199. That's the good part.
Questionable part is, One I found it at Biglots, Second it's a Sylvania. My problem with Biglots, is that it's a liquidation store and electronics is not one of it's strong points.
But I did check out the unit and it has a killer picture, but is Sylvania a reputable brand. I know that Funai makes it, but does anyone have any personal experience or knowledge about this particular unit or series.
Thanks,
James

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I've bought cheap tv monitors & vcrs for my kids - they've seemed ok.

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Check out Target.. Yesterday, they had a 20" LCD TV / Monitor, with svga s-video, composite and such..

$120.00

Sure of that??????

I would love a 20"lcd for $120, but they were probably advertising a FLAT SCREEN rather than an LCD.

20"LCDs are $300+

In the upcoming Best Buy ad, they are offering an Insignia 15" LCD for only $150, that's about the best price I've seen anywhere on an LCD so far.

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Love as though you've never been hurt, Dance as though no one's watching, Sing as though God Himself were listening.

Looked like a flat LCD to me.. Skinny boxes..

And, any body in L.A. on the 30th, try to get over to the TRW computer swap meet.

PM me for directions, if needed..

15 inch LCD panel monitors start at $40.00 (used)

New 17" LCD around $120.00

Yes, I bought the Target LCD..  LOL

Cna you go buy me a couple?  The target's in my area, have nothing like that.

I've been told, if you can't buy it in L.A., you don't need it..  LOL