Read the statement by Michael Teeuw here.
Cheapest monitor?
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ehh. im looking for bulk of the same monitor to use. I want to make 20 of these for a wedding gift to everyone involved.
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Depends how large you want them! I have a monitor (10 inch) covering about 1/2 of my mirror, I think mine cost about $60 /w shipping. Obviously that could get pricey for 20 mirrors if you are also using a pi for each, also I guess it depends what type of video input you are looking for - hdmi and vga (with adapter) are easiest for pi.
Depending on when you want it, there are some on ebay for $40 (shipping from Hong Kong, so expect 3 weeks) or $60 for shipping from USA (if you are in US).
Definitely get the mirrors from TAP Plastics. My mirror cost $40 or so ($25 + shipping, I think), but in bulk you might get a deal.
I spent a bunch on my pretty small mirror but learned a lot and really enjoyed doing it. Let us know how your adventures go!
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@amcolash I think my cheapest option is to buy bulk laptop screen and then purchase a LVDS to power it. I would love to get bulk 24" monitor screens on the cheap but I dont see that happening.
What thickness mirror did you get? The 1/8th?
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Yeah, I did 1/8. Cheapest they had, really nice 2-way mirror but also keep in mind that the backing is very delicate (at least what I got is).
Those are some nice party favors though: $35 pi + $35 mirror + $x monitor + extras and love! I am truly jealous of that gift, seems like a really cool idea
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@amcolash yea thats why I want the “cheapest” option lol
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If you are looking for bulk. I would suggesting phoning a few IT resellers to see if you can get some old OEM gear.
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Please document how you bulk build all of these!
Perhaps cheap tablets behind a
http://m.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/products/art/50264753/
With Gila mirror film
That would keep costs down.
https://learn.adafruit.com/android-smart-home-mirror
http://www.slashgear.com/build-your-own-magic-mirror-on-the-cheap-03425380/
There are others -
I used FreeCycle and the freebies groups on facebook to pick up 3 monitors of late!
I only need one, but you never know…
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ASUS MX259H 25" Full HD
I bought this monitor when it first came out as it was on sale at the time.
The screen is absolutely beautiful with excellent color accuracy and viewing angles.
The monitor itself is very well designed and appealing to look at it. My only complaint would be a lack of mounting points on the back so your only option is it sitting on a desk. -
I know here [US] people buy new computers and want to get rid of their old ones… and they usually have a flat panel monitor with them …
Also look for 'Refurbished" monitors…
That’s kind of how I’m getting the 40" tv for my next project… my parents… it quit working so they told me I could have it and I believe it is just the backlighting that quit working and the part is like 20.00 US…
