Power Efficient Computer Monitor Upgrade?
Hopefully this separate thread will eliminate hijacking another. Many RV'ers including myself use laptops instead of desktop units. But the 17" laptops seem to gobble laptop battery power at an ast...
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If you get a TV, go for at least 1080p resolution. Most popular computer monitor resolution now is 1366x768. 1080p TV meets and exceeds this requirement. 720p TV is a bit below this plank.
Get a monitor with VGA input - any laptop should have VGA. It's a rectangular 8(?) pin connector with tapered corners. VGA cable is usually included with monitor. With TV you'll have to buy a VGA cable, costs ~$5 in Canada and US.
17" laptop gobbling battery at astonishing rate? Remove the battery and run laptop through inverter together with detached monitor :)... What is this "astonishing rate", btw? My very old 15" draws max 2A @12V in web browsing mode. 3-4 times less in offline mode, unless I'm watching saved movies. New 17" laptop will probably do better than that.
Get a monitor with VGA input - any laptop should have VGA. It's a rectangular 8(?) pin connector with tapered corners. VGA cable is usually included with monitor. With TV you'll have to buy a VGA cable, costs ~$5 in Canada and US.
17" laptop gobbling battery at astonishing rate? Remove the battery and run laptop through inverter together with detached monitor :)... What is this "astonishing rate", btw? My very old 15" draws max 2A @12V in web browsing mode. 3-4 times less in offline mode, unless I'm watching saved movies. New 17" laptop will probably do better than that.
