Which display to buy?

dcazman

@BKeyport I feel like I read here a lot. Lots of questions and old conversations but I haven’t really seen monitor topics.
I am starting to get into the hundreds with my build and all I was trying to do was build a better wall clock for my house :)
I am looking at

Portable Monitor 15.6'' 1080P FHD IPS Display Screen w/Tempered Glass and Metal Frame, Travel Monitor with Kickstand, Speaker, USB C, HDMI Plug
by Topmonitor but its 159 new

sdetweil

@dcazman down the rabbit hole you go!

all i wanted to do was display pics my kids were sending.
7 years later i have 5 mirror systems running almost every day. not a single mirror anywhere

Foxy25

@dcazman

https://www.waveshare.com/product/displays/lcd-oled/lcd-oled-1.htm

i dont know if you need a touchscreen?

i have this on installed:

https://www.waveshare.com/product/displays/lcd-oled/lcd-oled-1/15.6hp-capqled.htm

MMRIZE

If the size is around 14", I recommend purchasing a laptop repair LCD Panel from AliExpress.
If you purchase a 14" - 17" laptop repair Panel together with the Control Board;

Example

PROS

Since only the LCD panel is cleanly separated, there is no hassle when making a MagicMirror frame, and especially, there is no risk of damage due to carelessness when disassembling a ready-made monitor.
The Control Board and the buttons connected to it are also cleanly separated, so it is easy to place when making a frame.
Unlike general desktop monitors, the power supply is simply supplied with 12V DC (5V depending on the model), so there is no need to build an unnecessarily large and heat-generating power supply for general monitors into the MagicMirror.
The panel itself is very thin and the board is also thin, so it is suitable for making a thin and ultra-thin MagicMirror.

CONS

It is slightly more expensive than purchasing a general desktop monitor, but it usually costs around 100EUR/100USD. It is easy to get. Even if you don’t go through a Chinese distributor like AliExpress, you can get it on Amazon for a slightly higher price.

dcazman

bought

Portable Monitor - Ultra-Slim 15.6 Inch Full HD IPS Laptop Screen
by  Ingnok Store for $60