Robert Linton

Although perhaps not for a 964, I thought you might enjoy seeing the latest.

parsecnc4

Very interesting... although I have no idea what some of the numbers may be for

Robert Linton

It can be programmed to give the driver a variety of information.

parsecnc4

Is that something you are planning to use in your P-car? The screen seems exceptionally clear. I would imagine it is not a typical LCD-type screen.

Robert Linton

It's a TFT Screen.

N51

I've no idea. Clarification may be beneficial to all. But as you've delivered it, it's like visiting the dark side of the moon.

Noah

Robert Linton

Thin film transistor, a type of LCD flat display screen, in which each pixel is controlled by transistors. TFT technology provides among the best resolution of all flat screen techniques.

N51

Bob,

You're always a great read, but I'm struggling to bring my fat RSA below 2800#. Working on the power, waiting on the translation. :-)

Noah

Cupcar#12

i'm glad they finally produced one - and it is world class.

rodders

I am the original old Fart but I 100% prefer digital to my classic dials

Rick964

TFT is the type of screen used in most laptops.

rstagg

TFT is the type of screen used in most LCD monitor displays, period. I think the 'exceptionally clear' part is because the panel itself has a polished/glossy filter instead of the normal matte ones we've seen on Dell/IBM/Whatever panels since they became popular.

The polished filters are becoming the rage for just that reason - they're so clear. Great for displays where there's not too much ambient light, otherwise the reflections are a bear. Apple's doing it as an option with their new MacBooks and LCDs.

It surprises me that McLaren would opt for the glossy display, as I would think the reflections in a car in full daylight could cause some dangerous problems. Maybe this is just a mockup, or they plan on overlaying a filter as necessary.

Robert Linton

Actually, it's working quite well. The TFT display is illuninated indoors with a backlight and outdoors by sunlight.

N51

Now I remember of what this reminded me! A 1960 Oldsmobile speedometer. Seriously. The numbers were laid out on a straight bar graph. Under it was a slender colorbar that moved across the dial, indicating the speed and changing colors. The eye could, at a quick glance, recognize the approximate speed of the vehicle.

I confess I'm a little slow to get on board the digital look, but combining a digital representation of an analog display could not only make it more palatable, but a quicker read for the eye.

Noah

warmfuzzies

Robert,

McLaren as in the F1 three seater? or perhaps another type....

Kevin