Joytech's portable LCD for the 360
by Ken Weeks 
{ Apr 29th 2006 at 11:30AM }
The JoyTech 9200 Digital LCD Monitor for the Xbox 360 (full specs here) looks like it has pass-through possibilities for modders (watch somebody build it right into the case), but it's too bulky to be sleek, and too small to replace that 80'' plasma in your living room. Still, slapping it over the vent holes on your console might be a good way to test your over-heating issues. How do they get away with advertising this thing as "high-definition" when it has a 800x480 display? I guess with a 9'' screen, it doesn't really matter.
Of course, if you only have $180, anything would be an improvement over the miserable displays in our recent "Most Pathetic 360 Setup Contest."
[Thanks, GP2S]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
puh_fifer @ Apr 29th 2006 12:53PM
I love when company's call progressive scan sets or EDTV's high definition.
Component inputs does not an HD set make...
disser @ Apr 29th 2006 6:25PM
This thing is pathetic. What is the target market for this hunk of garbage?
scz @ Apr 30th 2006 2:57AM
wow looks clear, well compared to others ive seen, i'm interested .
Lt Vadali @ Apr 30th 2006 5:20PM
You wouldn't be able to bring it on the road. If you hit a bump it would eat your disk.
scz @ May 1st 2006 2:55AM
understood, but at my job i have alot of free time and work by myself in a small room with no one else around, this is perfect, for me
JOYTECH @ May 1st 2006 5:23AM
Hi there, my name's Alex Verrey and I'm the PR and Communications Manager for JOYTECH. Interesting comments, we welcome all feedback good or bad. Few things to point out though:
1) The Monitor does NOT block any air vents to the console. It has been designed to avoid damaging the console in any way.
2) The Monitor is not deisgned to be portable (It has no In-Car Adapter). It is best used where space is at a premium.
3) The Monitor is VERY good quality. It is a TFT display and in terms of quality, it is on a par if not better than our PStwo 8inch Monitor that has scored many, many great reviews. Please don't compare to our competitor's models!
4) JOYTECH have NOT advertised nor led anyone to believe that this Monitor is Hi Def. It is NOT. Any website that is communicating the Monitor as High Definition is incorrect and doing so without the concent of JOYTECH. The Monitor does however produce a surprisingly clear picture however, perfect for it's size. DVD's look great through it as well. In the UK it is now available through Argos.
Should anyone have any further quaestions, please feel free to contact me through the JOYTECH Website.
scz @ May 1st 2006 10:06PM
sorry dude checked out the joytech website absolutely no mention of the 360 monitor, some one should be fired! but no seroiusly not there, and i'm still kind of interested i'm just waiting for a review and non PR shot of the screen
JOYTECH @ May 2nd 2006 4:33PM
6. Hi there, my name's James Jenkins and I'm the PR and Communications Manager for JOYTECH. Interesting comments, we welcome all feedback good or bad. Few things to point out though:
1) The Monitor DOES block all air vents to the console. It has been designed to damage the console in any way.
2) The Monitor is deisgned to be portable (It has a In-Car Adapter). It is best used where space is at a minimum.
3) The Monitor is VERY poor quality. It is a TFT display and in terms of quality, it is on a par but not better than our PStwo 8inch Monitor that has scored many, many horrible reviews. Please compare to our competitor's models!
4) JOYTECH has advertised to everyone that this Monitor is Hi Def. It is! Any website that is communicating the Monitor as High Definition is correct and doing so with the concent of JOYTECH. The Monitor does however produce a surprisingly clear picture however, perfect for it's size. DVD's look great through it as well. In the UK it is now available through Argos.
Should anyone have any further quaestions, please feel free to contact me through the JOYTECH Website.