Compaq / HP have GPS software / solution that uses the IPaq, very small and
very nice.

-----Original Message-----
From: pic microcontroller discussion list
[mailto:PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU]On Behalf Of Michael Rigby-Jones
Sent: Wednesday, 2 June 2004 5:07 PM
To: PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU
Subject: Re: ] Small VGA display?


>-----Original Message-----
>From: John Ferrell [mailto:johnferrell@EARTHLINK.NET]
>Sent: 01 June 2004 16:24
>To: PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU
>Subject: [OT:] Small VGA display?
>
>
>I am using an older (1999) Compaq 1237 Laptop as a GPS Nav
>device in my Winnebago Motor home. It works OK, but is just
>too big to fit into my Ford Explorer for everyday use.
>
>The limiting factor seems to be the display. The trend is
>towards bigger laptops, not smaller. The smaller LCD Screens
>seem to be going to DVD players. A 6 to 8 inch screen would
>probably be workable and are readily available but so far all
>of the DVD players have RGB video inputs not SVGA.
>
>Has anyone seen a source for small SVGA color LCD's LESS than
>$200? The current Laptop is available for about $300 on EBAY.
>
>I look at this question about once a year and the best
>solution may be to just keep on with the Compaq. I really am
>not enthused about the prices on the dedicated GPS Nav
>systems, especially since a good demo does not seem available.
>So far I have used Deloreme and ETAK software and neither are ideal.
>
>John Ferrell

Not a direct answer, but have you considered a Toshiba Libretto or a Sony
Picturebook?  These are sub-notebooks (the Libretto is around the size of a
VHS cassette), and can be picked up reasonably cheaply on Ebay etc.

Regards

Mike




=======================================================================
This e-mail is intended for the person it is addressed to only. The
information contained in it may be confidential and/or protected by
law. If you are not the intended recipient of this message, you must
not make any use of this information, or copy or show it to any
person. Please contact us immediately to tell us that you have
received this e-mail, and return the original to us. Any use,
forwarding, printing or copying of this message is strictly prohibited.
No part of this message can be considered a request for goods or
services.
=======================================================================
Any questions about Bookham's E-Mail service should be directed to
postmaster@bookham.com.

--
http://www.piclist.com hint: The PICList is archived three different
ways.  See http://www.piclist.com/#archives for details.

--
http://www.piclist.com hint: The PICList is archived three different
ways.  See http://www.piclist.com/#archives for details.