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Topic # 64416 15-Jul-2010 08:26
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A friend's laptop screen has died. Toshiba say 1mo to get a replacement transformer (no guarantee this will fix it tho).

Considering portable screen replacements for her to travel with. VGA out on laptop. Any that stand out, either as portable monitors or as cheap enough she won't care if it dies early?

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  Reply # 351762 15-Jul-2010 10:01
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what model toshiba?




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  Reply # 351763 15-Jul-2010 10:07
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Would it not be better to get say a netbook? A laptop together with a "portable" screen sounds awfully bulky/heavy?


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  Reply # 351813 15-Jul-2010 12:04
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i assume this is a quick fix temp solution and that there is software/files/etc on the existing laptop that require work to relocate..




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  Reply # 351816 15-Jul-2010 12:09
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an option to consider would be a portable mini projector.... i'm sure i've see some cheaper options at stores like pbtech, but can't remember the pricing




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  Reply # 351900 15-Jul-2010 14:19
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Yep, Regs has it - netbook would require a lot on install & setup woe.

Model is Tecra A9 PTS52A-00U00F

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  Reply # 351910 15-Jul-2010 14:39
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xurizaemon: Yep, Regs has it - netbook would require a lot on install & setup woe.
Model is Tecra A9 PTS52A-00U00F
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i definately dont have a dead one of those models with a working screen lying around...




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