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      deephouselounge
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      Howdy.

      Looking for the absolute cheapest monitor solution.

      Any suggestions?

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        KirAsh4 Moderator
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        Thrift store?

        A Life? Cool! Where can I download one of those from?

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          McSorley @deephouselounge
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          @deephouselounge I would suggest going to a local IT shop for the cheapest of cheap or look for second hand monitor online.
          Make sure the ports suit your means though.

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            deephouselounge
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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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              amcolash
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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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                deephouselounge @amcolash
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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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                  amcolash
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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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                    deephouselounge @amcolash
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                    @amcolash yea thats why I want the “cheapest” option lol

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                      McSorley
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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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                        Mr.Meeseeks
                        last edited by Mr.Meeseeks

                        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

                        CAAAAN DOO!👍

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