How do I turn a LCD display into a Vista compatible auxiliary display?

[Xtrykr]

How do I turn a LCD display into a Vista compatible auxiliary display? Or am I forced to purchase one of those Vista auxiliary devices? Thanks.

[OvRiDe]

Are you talking about using Sideshow or just an secondary monitor?

[Xtrykr]

Are you talking about using Sideshow or just an secondary monitor?

sideshow :S

[Indybird]

I am kinda interested as to if this is possible...

-Indybird

[Greco101]

same.

[Xtrykr]

yeah, im seeing an increasing number of wireless Sideshow compatible devices and remote controls and stuff, but I'm more interested in plastering a LCD unit on to my case that delivers sideshow widgets, sorta like those high-end home entertainment units.

[Indybird]

Im just curious has any one seen a simple USB Sideshow LCD? I know one comes w/ some ASUS boards, but has anyone seen a standalone screen?

Thanks,
Indybird

[Xtrykr]

Im just curious has any one seen a simple USB Sideshow LCD? I know one comes w/ some ASUS boards, but has anyone seen a standalone screen?

Thanks,
Indybird

thats wat im looking for also

[J-Roc]

Couldnt you use one of thoes electronic picture frames? I've seen some with a 7" screen. I imagine they connect with usb or firewire.

[Indybird]

Couldnt you use one of thoes electronic picture frames? I've seen some with a 7" screen. I imagine they connect with usb or firewire.

They also have buttons for controlling it, so just an LCD wouldn't work.

-Indybird

[Xtrykr]

yeah thats the bummer on the sideshow devices is that they actually have their own controls/cpu or w/e so they can be on while your pc is off.

[Roughhouse]

I found these three while looking for similar applications for my mod. I want to have a secondary display to run various widgets outside of windows and allow for additional interfaces.

http://www.sideshowdevices.com/winbond-releases-the-2nd-generation-of-sideshow-development-boards

http://www.winbond-usa.com/en/content/view/341/2135/#KeyFeatures

http://www.sideshowdevices.com/

I am currently trying to get some pricing info on the winbond product. I will post when I get that and additional info.

[Xtrykr]

I found these three while looking for similar applications for my mod. I want to have a secondary display to run various widgets outside of windows and allow for additional interfaces.

http://www.sideshowdevices.com/winbond-releases-the-2nd-generation-of-sideshow-development-boards

http://www.winbond-usa.com/en/content/view/341/2135/#KeyFeatures

http://www.sideshowdevices.com/

I am currently trying to get some pricing info on the winbond product. I will post when I get that and additional info.

Yeah, I tried winbond, but it appears to be sold as OEM to chip manufacturers, so you'll have to buy'em in bulk :S

[Roughhouse]

Yeah that is what I got back. There is a minimum order of 60 units at $10.53 a piece. If we could get enough people into it we could probably organize something, but I'm not sure if we have enough interest at this point. I am going to try and contact some modding suppliers and see if they would be willing to stock this item? Who knows we might get lucky.

[Xtrykr]

at 10.63 a piece, I'd order 3 myself.

[Roughhouse]

I would be in for 3-5 myself. Also I forgot to add that there si a 16 week lead time for all orders at this time. I guess it is in high demand or still new enough that they haven't built up stock yet. Also I am still trying to get the tech specs on the controller. Not really sure what type of LCD is need or is compatible with the chip set.

[Xtrykr]

pretty sure we could hook it up to any lcd with a vga connector. it'd be nice if we can purchase one of those 4-7" lcds for a htpc setup.

[Roughhouse]

Well I just won an ebay auction for a psone lcd. I figured I will just mod this to fit the computer. There are a couple of methods out there for modding the lcd to fit into the computer. I figure I might be able to turn this into a secondary monitor and have it perform similar to how I want the axillary display to.