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Is it possible to turn a LCD monitor into a spycam?
« on: June 13, 2007, 11:14:06 PM »

Just curious, if someone had like $20,000, is it possible to somehow turn a regular LCD monitor into a spy camera and still be a functional computer monitor?
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Re: Is it possible to turn a LCD monitor into a spycam?
« Reply #1 on: June 13, 2007, 11:23:43 PM »

Put simply...  YES!   :o   :D
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Re: Is it possible to turn a LCD monitor into a spycam?
« Reply #2 on: June 14, 2007, 01:03:33 AM »

Are you serious? I didnt think it was possible.
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Re: Is it possible to turn a LCD monitor into a spycam?
« Reply #3 on: June 14, 2007, 02:00:29 AM »

Are you serious? I didnt think it was possible.

Given enough time, money and knowlege, anything is possible!   ;)

It would require adding a "pinhole" camera into the body of the LCD screen.  Only requires a tiny hole to "see out of", looking like maybe the microphone hole many laptops have.

There are tiny wireless cameras out there that could easily be "adapted" for such use and they don't cost that much either!
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Re: Is it possible to turn a LCD monitor into a spycam?
« Reply #4 on: June 14, 2007, 04:29:43 PM »

I smell a Trojan LCD gift.

And Bill is not only smart, but he has danced with devils at one time.
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Re: Is it possible to turn a LCD monitor into a spycam?
« Reply #5 on: June 14, 2007, 05:51:26 PM »

Just curious, if someone had like $20,000, is it possible to somehow turn a regular LCD monitor into a spy camera and still be a functional computer monitor?

What ya say Bill? 20K..... I would throw in a spy-cam pencil and free shipping with that order.

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Re: Is it possible to turn a LCD monitor into a spycam?
« Reply #6 on: June 14, 2007, 09:22:57 PM »

I smell a Trojan LCD gift.

And Bill is not only smart, but he has danced with devils at one time.
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LOL  I only bugged my sister's room once as a kid!   ::)
Actually, working in the security industry, I get to see all kinds of catalogs full of neat stuff like that!   8)

Just curious, if someone had like $20,000, is it possible to somehow turn a regular LCD monitor into a spy camera and still be a functional computer monitor?

What ya say Bill? 20K..... I would throw in a spy-cam pencil and free shipping with that order.

For that kind of money, I might even throw in a DVR!   ;)   ;D
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Re: Is it possible to turn a LCD monitor into a spycam?
« Reply #7 on: June 15, 2007, 01:50:34 PM »

You guys quit trying out how to send a spy lcd to each other.
All you'll see is a geek on a computer.

Get Pam Anderson, Jennifer Aniston, or some other hot babes address.
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Re: Is it possible to turn a LCD monitor into a spycam?
« Reply #8 on: June 16, 2007, 01:03:20 AM »

You guys quit trying out how to send a spy lcd to each other.
All you'll see is a geek on a computer.

Get Pam Anderson, Jennifer Aniston, or some other hot babes address.

Cool!   8)

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The Internet... Home Automation gadgets... Cell phones... You name the "tech" and guess what?  We "geeks" made it happen!   8)

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If YOU have their addresses, I'm sure many of us would be very happy if you would share!  ;) ;) (nudge)... (nudge)... Say no more.   :D
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Re: Is it possible to turn a LCD monitor into a spycam?
« Reply #9 on: June 16, 2007, 07:16:24 AM »

It is truly amazing how far miniaturization has come over the years. Bill you answered the question, yes a LCD monitor can be turned into a spycam but...  can you turn a spycam into a LCD monitor for under $20K?  ;D

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Re: Is it possible to turn a LCD monitor into a spycam?
« Reply #10 on: June 18, 2007, 11:13:59 AM »

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I'm proud to be called a "geek"! 
 

Well I'm a member of that club too!

I asked you first for Pam's address cause I don't have it. ;D
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Re: Is it possible to turn a LCD monitor into a spycam?
« Reply #11 on: June 18, 2007, 09:20:47 PM »

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I'm proud to be called a "geek"! 
 

Well I'm a member of that club too!

I asked you first for Pam's address cause I don't have it. ;D

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