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« Reply #15 on: March 05, 2007, 08:18:04 pm »
Sorry. Bottom line is that it is doable. I took it apart and looked at it. I am fooling around with a non-destructive method first before I resort to the hacksaw. I am busy with school for a few more months, so play time for my z is limited. Bottom line is that it works, it is just a matter of sufficient surgery to get it to lay flat against the screen. Rather than cut it up, I am looking at making a shim so that my son could also use it with his PSP. It has a plug for USB and power. Unfortunately, they are lined up on the opposite side from the one that works best for the z. I think with my shim method, I can leave the cable along. If I have to resort to the hacksaw, I will drill/dremel some small holes and bring them out the other side. If the shim method works, I think i can just post a template to cut one out as an attachment to this forum (or the new one!). I will try and get on it this week.

Also, I don't see any reason to spend more for the blaze, etc. They all seem to be similar. The other thing that slowed me down was when I found out the pdaXii13 doesn't support my Fellowes Stowaway USB keyboard (darn).
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« Reply #16 on: March 05, 2007, 08:23:34 pm »
Ya! Good to hear.
How is the quality on the TV?
Can you read text in a console?
Does it cover the whole Zaurus screen?
Thanks for the mini-review!
« Last Edit: March 05, 2007, 08:24:06 pm by Antikx »
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« Reply #17 on: March 05, 2007, 08:59:36 pm »
I will assess the readibility. The aperture is actually slightly larger than the z, so you get some of the frame as well. I am thinking that I will paint my shim flat black so it is less noticeable.
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« Reply #18 on: March 05, 2007, 09:06:46 pm »
Very good. Thanks again! Can't wait to hear about readability.
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« Reply #19 on: March 05, 2007, 09:20:17 pm »
Hmmm. trying to track one down in Canada or USA.
Looks like only place is in China:
http://www.divineo.cn/cgi-bin/div-cn/psp-tvad.html
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« Reply #20 on: March 06, 2007, 04:38:51 am »
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I will assess the readibility. The aperture is actually slightly larger than the z, so you get some of the frame as well. I am thinking that I will paint my shim flat black so it is less noticeable.
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can I suggest you buy some eggshell finish matte black paint (sometimes called blackboard paint), which has a really rough non-reflective finish and is ideal for reducing reflections.... probably available in any good hobby shop.
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« Reply #21 on: March 07, 2007, 12:56:13 pm »
I am really glad to hear my idea turned into something...  Yay I actually contributed (a very small!!) something to the forum :-D.  Great to hear about your success, ling.  Thank you for your hard work and testing.

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« Reply #22 on: March 07, 2007, 01:40:50 pm »
yes. Thank you.
I had thought of using a digital camera and making an enclosure, but having someone do all the work and testing for me is A-OK!
Also, There are LCD monitors now that have built in tuners, so that you can have your cake and eat it too.
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« Reply #23 on: March 10, 2007, 03:18:08 pm »
I will post results and updates here:

http://zaurus.freeforums.org/viewtopic.php?p=9#9

FWIW, this whole concept is useless to me until I get my Fellowes Stowaway USB keyboard working. I am hoping that Meanie will take a look at it. I can live without the wheel on my mouse, but not a keyboard.
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« Reply #24 on: March 14, 2007, 08:17:45 pm »
So you think this will work well for video-out? It sounds as though the picture is good...
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« Reply #25 on: March 14, 2007, 09:51:58 pm »
It sure sounds like it. ya!
I'm gonna have to ask for one as an early b-day present.
thanks for giving us the info Ling.
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« Reply #26 on: March 18, 2007, 09:38:39 pm »
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« Reply #27 on: April 08, 2007, 10:24:44 pm »
All cutting, glueing, sanding, cleaning complete. Read more here:

http://zaurus.freeforums.org/viewtopic.php?p=20#20
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« Reply #28 on: April 10, 2007, 01:23:31 am »
cool, look forward to seeing photos
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« Reply #29 on: April 11, 2007, 10:47:35 am »
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Ditto.
Good work Ling.
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