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heemid

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Ideas for a 32" LCD
« on: November 09, 2008, 01:02:48 pm »
Ive got a new 32" LCD that I want to make a cabinet out of. I'm in the planning/idea phase I really like the modern look of this.
Any other examples along these line or maybe even more bare? Thanks
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Re: Ideas for a 32" LCD
« Reply #1 on: November 09, 2008, 01:11:53 pm »
Quote from: heemid on November 09, 2008, 01:02:48 pm
I'm in the planning/idea phase I really like the modern look of this.

Thanks. My design is 70cm wide and can accomodate up to 27 inch screens.  For a 32 inch the cab gets very wide I guess.
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Re: Ideas for a 32" LCD
« Reply #2 on: November 09, 2008, 05:07:11 pm »
The unit on the right doesn't look very deep so even if you go a bit wider, I don't think it'll pose any door problems when moving it.
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Re: Ideas for a 32" LCD
« Reply #3 on: November 11, 2008, 09:43:58 am »
Here is a rough idea.

Blanka what are your base and control panel dimensions? Any stability issues? Im totally open to other ideas.
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Re: Ideas for a 32" LCD
« Reply #4 on: November 11, 2008, 10:07:42 am »

 Just remember, that you dont want the monitor too close to your
eyes.   Probably want at least 2ft back from the control panel front,
depending on the monitor size.
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Re: Ideas for a 32" LCD
« Reply #5 on: November 11, 2008, 11:56:25 am »
Quote from: Xiaou2 on November 11, 2008, 10:07:42 am

 Just remember, that you dont want the monitor too close to your
eyes.   Probably want at least 2ft back from the control panel front,
depending on the monitor size.
Good point.  I'd even suggest further back than 2 ft if it's that big of a screen.  Test it out in front of the LCD and see what feels comfortable.
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Re: Ideas for a 32" LCD
« Reply #6 on: November 11, 2008, 04:08:10 pm »
I use a 32" screen and agree, you want about 2' away.  Id suggest a showcase type setup with a screen that large.
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Re: Ideas for a 32" LCD
« Reply #7 on: November 11, 2008, 04:09:55 pm »
build a vewlix clone

http://www.am-j.co.jp/newmachine/200611/image/015-ph.jpg

then let me come over and play it every day. :)
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Re: Ideas for a 32" LCD
« Reply #8 on: November 11, 2008, 05:51:29 pm »
Does anyone have the dimensions for the vewlix cabs? Im going to try to mock some stuff up this weekend
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Re: Ideas for a 32" LCD
« Reply #9 on: November 11, 2008, 06:05:59 pm »
This would be a very good place to start.  A French guy built a wooden Vewlix clone

http://www.gamoover.net/Forums/index.php?topic=16976.0

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Re: Ideas for a 32" LCD
« Reply #10 on: November 11, 2008, 10:30:10 pm »
What monitor are you using?
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Re: Ideas for a 32" LCD
« Reply #11 on: November 11, 2008, 11:04:53 pm »
Jack Burton, thanks for that link.

Both Retro Space & the Vewlix clone are both amazing.

Now if you will excuse me I have to go watch "Big Trouble in Little China".
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