Hello Maurice!

17 Jun 2022 14:36, Maurice Kinal wrote to Benny Pedersen:

 BP>> if i get a 10 meter long hdmi cable i could test it
 MK> is it 4k ?  I imagine something that size would make a difference 
 MK> compared to 1080p.  I don't have a TV, nevermind a 4k one, so you're 
 MK> on your own on this particular experiment.

atleast google tv dont mind using it as 4k for netflix content at 4k :=)

 BP>> and still have usb c ports to be used as monitors ports :=)
 MK> Exactly the same for the AsRock 4x4.

+1

 BP>> screens can be transportable, hehe
 MK> I am thinking more about in vehicle type applications, such as onboard 
 MK> boat computers.

+1

 BP>> so you miss firmware ?, or just a asus pn50 ? :)
 MK> I've got too much stinkin' firmware and no asus anything.  The asrock 
 MK> 4x4 is what is supplying the 4800U which matches your asus pn50.

+1

imho its a diffrent with is how much power is used to do it

 BP>> also links -g https://localhost/mypicture.jpg :)
 MK> I use fbi for stuff like that.  I prefer links as a purely text based 
 MK> web browser.  Also I disable gpm mouse so that cutting text from links 
 MK> to a different console is doable.  That is far more productive than 
 MK> staring at meaningless graphics.  ;-)

super

 BP>> i have a 49" android tv, cheap :=)
 MK> I don't know about android ones, but all the 4k TVs around these parts 
 MK> cost at least 3 times what a 1080p monitor does and is unlikely to fit 
 MK> into a mobile situation such as an in vehicle computer.

i like to say get a hdmi monitor at 4k or even 8k without any tuner at all, then add newest google tv chromecast cheapest to it this is cheaper to get the newest std stream and smart tv, if i find one that is just a monitor i will get it

 BP>> but it is expansive if it just a monitor, hmm
 MK> The 4k I have is just a monitor.  It is not noticeably better than a 
 MK> like sized 1080p monitor and is at least twice the cost.

add a google tv to it, you  will like the remote control at least :=)

 BP>> rasberry pi 7" touch screen ?, i have one of them, still
 BP>> planning on create something with it
 MK> I've seen those.  Personally I don't like touch screens but I do see 
 MK> them everywhere these days so apparently it is just me who avoids 
 MK> them.

not my fault then, but i understand you still with it

 BP>> yes it nice, olso on hollydays :=)
 MK> :-)  I like your spelling of holidays.

* x11-libs/libfakeXinerama
     Available versions:  ~0.1.0
     Homepage:            https://github.com/Xpra-org/libfakeXinerama
     Description:         Fake library to override default libXinerama and expose custom screen dimensions
     License:             MIT

dont know if this is at any help for the penguins ?


 Regards Benny

... too late to die young :)

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