Would I be able to use the lcd monitor from a laptop to build a projector? I thought about getting a Sharp QA-1800 but might get a laptop monitor instead.

Here's a pic of laptop lcd display.

the thing about a laptop lcd is that the video drive is on the main board - i am sure you could figure something out - but just seems like it would be kind of a pain.

Couldn't I buy a connector that would connect it to video source once the monitor had been removed.

like i said - the video is on the "mother board" of a laptop lcd - you would have to pretty much use the whole laptop - with hard drive and all that -


i mean what would you conenct the lcd to? you could not use a standard video card -

You would need a lcd driver board. I know little about it, except that it is more expensive than buying a LCD monitor from a store.

So do you guys suggest I just go with the QA-1800.

to be honest - thats what i would do - it also just depends on your skill level - if you think you can figure it out go for it - if not go with whats already been tested and is proven to work -

Well i'm trying to save money. What kinda quality could i expect with a projection panel as opposed to a lcd panel? I don't need a really big image just something that's maybe 4x7.

7' x 4' is pretty big. Those OHP panels are old tech. Currently the highest quality for the least money is still the 15" lcd.

Here are a few LCD monitors to check out.

http://store.yahoo.com/saveateaglestore/gat15lcdflat.html

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/ca...c.asp?CatId=164

http://www.newegg.com/app/searchProductRes...=1&InnerCata=20

New Link to other referb. monitors other than Benq these are 199.00

http://www.buycsn.com/products/monitors.php

Ahhhhh - Newegg has the CMV CT-529A back in stock I see - Thanks Joe!

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc....-024-001&depa=1

another link.....

http://www.pricewatch.com/1/34/1486-1.htm