Re: lcd bathroom project again - success yet?

["Umar" <umar@xxxxxxx>]

Quick search on web found this

http://www.hismonitors.com/ML12_Panelmount_industrial_monitor.htm

much cheaper than tilevision

bulk buy anyone?

Umar
----- Original Message -----
From: "Umar" <umar@xxxxxxx>
To: <ukha_d@xxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, March 27, 2003 7:28 PM
Subject: Re: [ukha_d] lcd bathroom project again - success yet?


> Thanks Tim - wonder if they can combine the wireless keyboard with a
> waterproof model - perfect
>
> I like the idead of ip65 screen - will investigate
>
> Thanks
>
> Umar
>
>
> > Umar,
> >
> > A couple of thoughts:
> >
> > For mounting the screen, sink an IP65 box into the wall, insert
the
screen
> and seal the box with a clear perspex cover. Still have to work out
how to
> make it look "pretty" but it may give you a starting point.
Alternatively,
> look at the industrial interfaces offered by the likes of Siemens
(some of
> their screens incorporate a PC built behind them).
> >
> > Instead of a wireless keyboard, what about one of these ? (see
the pic
at
> the bottom)
> > http://www.clitheroelancs.co.uk/id8.htm
> > ;-)
> >
> > HTH,
> >
> > Tim H.
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: umar@xxxxxxx
> >
> > Given the falling lcd screen prices, I am seriously considering
putting
a
> 15" LCD screen in the bathroom, vga connection to the loft where
I can
site
> a mini-itx box, with RF keyboard and mouse to control it back in the
> bathroom. I have cat5 into the loft, and so I can then access n0 for
divx,
> mp3, and web-browsing. I can run amplified speakers from mini-itx.
> >
> > I know others have considered this in a bathroom - has anyone 
completed
> this project yet? Any tips on how to waterproof the screen?
> >
> > Maybe given recent x-box thread I should consider putting an
x-box in
the
> loft - but how do I control it, and can I view x-box on a VGA LCD?
> >
> > Any ideas anyone?
> >
> > Umar
> >
> > +
> >
> >
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