Eastern Europe Monitor Option

jpierce55 · Jul 26, 2008

I will soon return to the Ukraine. I have a friend over there that does not have a computer and can't afford one. I have one of these, it is small and could fit in my luggage:
http://cgi.ebay.com/HyperThreading-...goryZ179QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I can put a copy of Vista 32 Ultimate on there (all I have). I know it would be sluggish but at least she would have a computer. I have the plug adapter she would need.

The only issue is a monitor. For any of you Eastern Europeans: I was thinking of getting a cheap g-card (if I can find one that fits) with tv output for this thing. Is it likely her tv would have the proper connectors? If any of you are from Kiev how much is a monitor? I don't know if customs will be a problem.

Might be a lost cause but I thought I would check here with you guys.

B1gg3stN00b · Jul 27, 2008

1. Make sure it has the option for your voltage on the power supply or an adapter to connect to a Ukranian power outlet.
2. That would hardly run Vista at all, I'd recommend piratebay.org for something called TinyXP.
3. That's a good computer, but depending on the TV you'd likely need an adapter.

sneekypeet · Jul 27, 2008

I hope you arent trying to fly it out of the US in luggage!

Chewy · Jul 27, 2008

as long as he takes out the batt he should be ok I think, even than if he has to get pulled aside its no biggy. I got pulled aside with used weed pipe before and had no problems lol that was like 7years ago.

looks like you'll def need an adaptor for the tv, I have an s-video to video rca (yellow) adaptor if you need it I could send it to you.

sneekypeet · Jul 27, 2008

Chewy said:
as long as he takes out the batt he should be ok I think, even than if he has to get pulled aside its no biggy. I got pulled aside with used weed pipe before and had no problems lol that was like 7years ago.

looks like you'll def need an adaptor for the tv, I have an s-video to video rca (yellow) adaptor if you need it I could send it to you.

I wasnt thinking of power issues or the like, I have seen at other forums the horror storries that have arisen due to US customs.

I actually saw pics of what was left of a PC after they got to it on DFI forums...wasnt pretty.

Chewy · Jul 27, 2008

Scary, guess I wont ever be bring my rig to Brazil nexted time I go down.. its worth alot more down there, I was concidering to sell it down there.

sneekypeet · Jul 27, 2008

Chewy said:
Scary, guess I wont ever be bring my rig to Brazil nexted time I go down.. its worth alot more down there, I was concidering to sell it down there.

If its disassembled it should fair better, the issue I saw was customs tore his rig down then litterally threw the parts in the case and told him here ya go!

jpierce55 · Jul 27, 2008

The case opens by pushing two buttons and flipping the top, everything is right out in the open so the dismantle/check should be ok. Thanks for the thoughts on the battery. I have one of the S cable, but thanks anyway.

Bigg3stnoob, I realize that about the Vista, but it is all I have. I figured I would disable as much as possible. She has no computer and would only be surfing the web and emailing.. She won't know the difference if it runs at all.

Deleted member 3 · Jul 27, 2008

You can't use a normal TV as monitor, everything will be unreadable.

jpierce55 · Jul 27, 2008

DanTheBanjoman said:
You can't use a normal TV as monitor, everything will be unreadable.

Because of it g-card, or something else?

technicks · Jul 27, 2008

I think it is because of the resolution.

Deleted member 3 · Jul 27, 2008

jpierce55 said:
Because of it g-card, or something else?

TV's are low res screens, though even at 640x480 the image is far from great. However, for videos and the likes the image is great. The blur actually improves quality there.

jpierce55 · Jul 27, 2008

Alright, looks like a lost cause then.

B1gg3stN00b · Jul 27, 2008

Are computers in Ukraine THAT expensive? I figure they would have them in Kiev at least, as I have a close friend from there who tells me that Kievans have what we do essentially.

Anyways, look for a cheaper laptop, used, of course. You can find good deals on eBay.

jpierce55 · Jul 27, 2008

My understanding the computers are expensive in Kiev, a good deal of other things seem cheaper compared to here (cell phones for example), and so they do have most of what we do... I know their family does not have a big income.

Thanks again to all of you.

cdawall · Jul 27, 2008

check craigslist for an old laptop just a P3/AXP system should do fine for web browsing and such even some light gaming

http://cgi.ebay.com/Hewlett-Packard...goryZ177QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/HP-pavilion-460...goryZ177QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/Dell-Vostro-110...goryZ177QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/GOOD-USED-DELL-...goryZ177QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/Gateway-Solo-95...goryZ177QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

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