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Old 09-15-2004, 11:01 AM   #1
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This guy takes multiple LCD monitors and turns them into wall windows.

Nice idea, but I'm wondering about the viewing angle...

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Old 09-15-2004, 12:00 PM   #2
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Old 09-15-2004, 08:45 PM   #3
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That is one awesome project. I wonder where he found the panels- he said they were nonstandard.
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Old 09-15-2004, 08:55 PM   #4
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He had too much time on his hands...
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Old 09-15-2004, 08:59 PM   #5
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Wow. That's very cool - wish I could do that. Watch TV out your "windows"

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Old 09-15-2004, 10:52 PM   #6
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That is crazy. He must have some extra cash lying around. It seems like he could have figured out how to hide the wires and the big beige PC a bit better though.
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