ForeSight Systems Pertelian X2040

Darksaber · Feb 2, 2007, 07:24 PM

To read this review go to: http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/F...ertelianX2040/

Batou1986 · Feb 17, 2007, 02:36 AM

can you test it to see if it works with lcd studio, 3rd party lcd customization software ?

Protius · Feb 17, 2007, 02:46 AM

pretty cool

randomperson21 · Feb 17, 2007, 03:30 AM

thats actually pretty schweet. but with vista's sideshow coming on the scene, especially with those diy mobos from asus coming out with sideshow units, this is going to become obsolete pretty fast. maybe its a poor-man's sideshow.....idk.

ktr · Feb 17, 2007, 04:00 AM

4 line? thats gay...for 20 bucks more, just get a g15...it has a higher lcd field, contrast control, and buttons to scroll data.

is there any buttons on the unit itself?

ktr · Feb 17, 2007, 04:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Batou1986

can you test it to see if it works with lcd studio, 3rd party lcd customization software ?

lcdstudio 2.0 doesn't support character based lcd screens...but lcdstudio 1.5 does, but through a parallel cable.

Wile E · Feb 18, 2007, 05:13 AM

Can it be configured to monitor voltages and temps?

ktr · Feb 18, 2007, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Wile E

Can it be configured to monitor voltages and temps?

well it supports plug ins...so you can get one for speedfan (if available).

edit...found one:

http://pertelian.com/forums/viewtopi...light=speedfan

that look sad compared to the one on my g15...

vs.

Wile E · Feb 18, 2007, 05:26 AM

Crap, speedfan doesn't work right on my board. I get erratic readings off of my sensors.

The G15 display does look nice, but I hate large keyboards. I actually use an Apple keyboard on my PC because of this. Not optimal, as it doesn't have the insert, prtscr, and a couple of other buttons. Been eying the Saitek Eclipse for a while tho.

Back on topic: I was thinking this could be a cheap way to monitor temps and volts while benching or gaming.

ktr · Feb 18, 2007, 05:32 AM

From what i hear, you can get a cheap old palm for 10-15 bucks are program it to say anything...which is neat cuz it has the inputs and a large screen.

Wile E · Feb 18, 2007, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by ktr

From what i hear, you can get a cheap old palm for 10-15 bucks are program it to say anything...which is neat cuz it has the inputs and a large screen.

Now that's something I never thought of. Thanx, ktr.

randomperson21 · Feb 18, 2007, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by ktr

From what i hear, you can get a cheap old palm for 10-15 bucks are program it to say anything...which is neat cuz it has the inputs and a large screen.

yep. its called palmorb, runs thru the usb/serial/bt sync setup. essentially, it emulates a 4x16 (i think, beta versions are larger) matrix orbital alphanumeric LCD. Works with LCDSmartie, etc.

IMO, its pretty cool, but it can't do graphics, etc, like the g15 can. but still, a cheap palm is great for that kind of thing.

ktr · Feb 18, 2007, 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by randomperson21

yep. its called palmorb, runs thru the usb/serial/bt sync setup. essentially, it emulates a 4x16 (i think, beta versions are larger) matrix orbital alphanumeric LCD. Works with LCDSmartie, etc.

IMO, its pretty cool, but it can't do graphics, etc, like the g15 can. but still, a cheap palm is great for that kind of thing.

sweet! something to do with my TX...i do have an orginal palm, but it restarts every time you turn it upside down it restarts...lol

Scavar · Feb 18, 2007, 07:10 AM

Can someone give me the reasoning behind why you would want a little screen somewhere else telling you things that you can look at on your monitor? Or is it along the samelines of using like Dual View for monitors? Heh

The Saitek Eclipse is a nice keyboard by the way. I have the original. Had it for at least two years now. I wouldn't get the Saitek Eclipse II though, at least not if you are getting it for the light up effects, which it doesn't seem you are. Also Logitech as a newer keyboard out thats really nice...has some weird stuff on it though...and it cost like a 100$

ktr · Feb 18, 2007, 07:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scavar

Can someone give me the reasoning behind why you would want a little screen somewhere else telling you things that you can look at on your monitor? Or is it along the samelines of using like Dual View for monitors? Heh

Well the object is to be able to view data, while doing something else that occupies the entire screen, like gaming, or watching a movie. Why pay another something-something for another monitor (and power cost to run it) when you can have a small screen,

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Originally Posted by Scavar

The Saitek Eclipse is a nice keyboard by the way. I have the original. Had it for at least two years now. I wouldn't get the Saitek Eclipse II though, at least not if you are getting it for the light up effects, which it doesn't seem you are. Also Logitech as a newer keyboard out thats really nice...has some weird stuff on it though...and it cost like a 100$

I checked out the eclipse II at circuit city today, and it wasnt any better than a basic keyboard, the buttons felt funky too (like if they were spring loaded). the g15 is around 60-70bucks on sale, which shows up often.

randomperson21 · Feb 18, 2007, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by ktr

sweet! something to do with my TX...i do have an orginal palm, but it restarts every time you turn it upside down it restarts...lol

ahh the tx is a nice palm.

i have a zire 72, its slowly dying. a combination of dog chewing (slightly damaged digitizer) and a dying battery (froze a coupla times in yellowstone) has severely limited my palm's usage. bah.

might pick up a new battery soon tho.

or maybe i'll just buy a new one.

ktr · Feb 19, 2007, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by randomperson21

ahh the tx is a nice palm.

i have a zire 72, its slowly dying. a combination of dog chewing (slightly damaged digitizer) and a dying battery (froze a coupla times in yellowstone) has severely limited my palm's usage. bah.

might pick up a new battery soon tho.

or maybe i'll just buy a new one.

So i got it working with my tx via bluetooth (wireless lcd ftw!)...its neat, but i wish for a larger screen...i shall try the beta version and see if they are good.

randomperson21 · Feb 19, 2007, 11:54 PM

schweet, glad to hear it works. the beta version has some issues, because only certain programs work with the unusual lcd layout. theres a list of compatible software in the beta page so you know what will work and what doesn't. i think beta version b fills up most of a 320x320 display, so you're still going to be running with virtural grafitti on the bottom.

ktr · Feb 20, 2007, 01:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by randomperson21

schweet, glad to hear it works. the beta version has some issues, because only certain programs work with the unusual lcd layout. theres a list of compatible software in the beta page so you know what will work and what doesn't. i think beta version b fills up most of a 320x320 display, so you're still going to be running with virtural grafitti on the bottom.

I am gonna try out lcdstudio 1.5 & the latest alpha and see what more i can do.

Darksaber · Jul 20, 2007, 08:08 PM

Just want to let you guys know, that there has been a update to the software with new features. Check out page 5 of the review with updated info!

cheers
DS

Feb 2, 2007, 07:24 PM	#1
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randomperson21 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: San Luis Obispo, CA Posts: 1,203 (0.45/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts System Specs	thats actually pretty schweet. but with vista's sideshow coming on the scene, especially with those diy mobos from asus coming out with sideshow units, this is going to become obsolete pretty fast. maybe its a poor-man's sideshow.....idk.

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Wile E Power User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Western PA (Pittsburgh suburbs) Posts: 18,129 (7.48/day) Thanks: 450 Thanked 3,825 Times in 3,123 Posts System Specs	Crap, speedfan doesn't work right on my board. I get erratic readings off of my sensors. The G15 display does look nice, but I hate large keyboards. I actually use an Apple keyboard on my PC because of this. Not optimal, as it doesn't have the insert, prtscr, and a couple of other buttons. Been eying the Saitek Eclipse for a while tho. Back on topic: I was thinking this could be a cheap way to monitor temps and volts while benching or gaming. __________________ Visit Ashentech “What the hell did you expect? Leave Vista under the pillow and the OS fairy would make it Win7?” -El Fiendo “And Bring Mailman back god damnit, he is the Eric Cartman of TPU” -MRCL

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Feb 19, 2007, 11:54 PM	#18
randomperson21 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: San Luis Obispo, CA Posts: 1,203 (0.45/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts System Specs	schweet, glad to hear it works. the beta version has some issues, because only certain programs work with the unusual lcd layout. theres a list of compatible software in the beta page so you know what will work and what doesn't. i think beta version b fills up most of a 320x320 display, so you're still going to be running with virtural grafitti on the bottom.

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