UVII

OK, does any one know how I could get the VGA output from a laptop on to my 4700 screen.

Basically, I have an app. that runs on my laptap, which is plugged into my car. It would be very useful to see the output of the app. whilst driving. Currently I use a co-driver, however, if I could use the small screen of my pda mounted on my dash, it would make life a lot easier...

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MACMANIA4U

I don't think thats possible...

micahlegg

No, it is not possible, however, you can use VNC to wirelessly connect to the laptop and it would pretty much be the same, just maybe a little slower.

UVII

Originally Posted by Micahlegg

No, it is not possible, however, you can use VNC to wirelessly connect to the laptop and it would pretty much be the same, just maybe a little slower.

Tell me more. What do I need to do/buy???

fm80

At the risk of making your iPaq into a big wad of peripherals and cables, you could theoretically use the LifeView FlyGrabber CompactFlash Video Capture Card in conjuction with a VGA-to-NTSC converter, since the FlyGrabber's software can give up to a 320x240 preview image.

Hey, I didn't say it was a GOOD solution

micahlegg

Originally Posted by Geoff with a G

At the risk of making your iPaq into a big wad of peripherals and cables, you could theoretically use the LifeView FlyGrabber CompactFlash Video Capture Card in conjuction with a VGA-to-NTSC converter, since the FlyGrabber's software can give up to a 320x240 preview image. Hey, I didn't say it was a GOOD solution

That is very interesting! Never knew they made those. But the resolution leaves some to be desired.

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Tell me more. What do I need to do/buy???

You don't need to buy a thing.... that is... if you already have a wifi enabled laptop. If not, you will need a wifi card. You will need to get VNC for both your pocket pc and laptop also - both free allowing you to control your pc from your pda.

fm80

Originally Posted by Micahlegg

That is very interesting! Never knew they made those.

Nor did I. I happened upon it yesterday. I really was just looking for an excuse to mention it

UVII

OK, stroke of luck. Seems my LapTop has a video (composite) out. Good ol' Sony Viao. So the question now becomes, what's the easiest way to get a composite output onto my 4700's screen????

fm80

Originally Posted by UVII

OK, stroke of luck. Seems my LapTop has a video (composite) out. Good ol' Sony Viao. So the question now becomes, what's the easiest way to get a composite output onto my 4700's screen????

I would think the only way of getting composite output onto your 4700's screen is the FlyGrabber mentioned above. I have no clue how well it works, I don't think anyone here has ever used one.