"DoubleDin" Project

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Originally Posted by denot

my preference is I want to have it easy to remove so I can use it @ home as well... and EEPC is not that "powerful" enough for me... (will use it to play games and other work related programming as well)

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if your willing to spend around that much..

why not invest into this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/New-20-1W-HDX-4-...3A1%7C294%3A50

get the best of both worlds

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Originally Posted by xsite85

if your willing to spend around that much..

why not invest into this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/New-20-1W-HDX-4-...3A1%7C294%3A50

get the best of both worlds

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LOL! I have one more powerfull than that mate... but I dont need laptop with screen if I dont use them 20" for a laptop is hard to be placed inside a CU2... I want something small, something mini :)

thanks anyway for the info :thumbsup:

since he has an S15, he can always install a single din deck with Aux input and i cant wait to see your project finish :)

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Originally Posted by xsite85

one of my friends that owns a s15 recently installed a carputer..

I was his brains of the operation as he has completed it with bludge parts.

Centrafuse is an awesome program to run on any car

Unfortunately he didn't have AUX unlike our cars, so a sound card was necessary for him.

As a power source he purchased a "pc to car" converter. So the netbook is powered up when the engine is on.

He removed the netbook LCD screen and souly just used the netbook as a tower - use your imagination guys, placed the netbook to a place where it would be easy to access or invisible like what my friend did eg. underneath driver or passenger seat.

As a remote power access to netbook:
Removed the power button from netbook and soulded it with a long cord with a button/switch. Installed it on his middle console near the E-break.. easy access to start or reboot netbook.

Would be a very good idea to purchase extra USB ports.
As you are all aware.. Notebooks are equipped with hard drive space.. you can run USB flash sticks for extra space or TV adaptor (since your running off a windows) get HDTV in your car

Within my research for the past 7 months on getting my Honda OEM navigation system on my CL9 to use centrafuse... need someone to fund my project

I too have alot of questions to ask, correct me if i'm wrong guys..

Cheers pete

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make sure u get one that fit in your glove compartment where you can hide or place properly. i was thinking of getting a box before i got the laptop and place it at the boot but i will always need a keyboard if i want to do any configuration which is a hassel.

With a Netbook, i can remove it straight from the car which i think suits my lifestlye more..

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Originally Posted by denot

I was thinking of having this instead of netbook/laptop: http://www1.ap.dell.com/content/prod...hs1&l=en&s=dhs a bit pricey though...

or the Eee Box instead of EEPC: http://www.asus.com.au/products.aspx?l1=24&l2=165

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Originally Posted by defibros

since he has an S15, he can always install a single din deck with Aux input .

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his never had a deck in his car :eek:

we replaced the car-puter with his stock s15 broken cd deck LOL

nissan fail :thumbdwn:

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Originally Posted by defibros

make sure u get one that fit in your glove compartment where you can hide or place properly. i was thinking of getting a box before i got the laptop and place it at the boot but i will always need a keyboard if i want to do any configuration which is a hassel.

With a Netbook, i can remove it straight from the car which i think suits my lifestlye more..

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I was thinking to have a small keyboard (mini keyboard or something they say... - just as big as a netbook Keyboard) inside my glovebox and touch screen to replace the mouse... The main unit (PC) will be stored under passanger desk or even inside the glovebox (depends)

but then again, it all still a plan, dunno when will I do it... :p

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Originally Posted by denot

I was thinking to have a small keyboard (mini keyboard or something they say... - just as big as a netbook Keyboard) inside my glovebox and touch screen to replace the mouse... The main unit (PC) will be stored under passanger desk or even inside the glovebox (depends)

but then again, it all still a plan, dunno when will I do it... :p

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heres a unit that will knock your socks off

http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/ke.../3848&cl=au,en

i saw eurosteve install it on his infill G4 setup with his double din setup

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Originally Posted by xsite85

heres a unit that will knock your socks off

http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/ke.../3848&cl=au,en

i saw eurosteve install it on his infill G4 setup with his double din setup

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LOL! Thats what I have on mind as well xsite85... but maybe just go for this cheapo one: http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Mini-Slim-Wir...3286.m63.l1177

Wow.... no-ones mentioned a Pico ITX yet... strange indeed!

Basicly, its just a small motherboard. Comes with everything you need for a car setup IMO, but dont even think about playing games on it.
(Note: Wasnt ever sold with the six channel sound card)

see here: http://www.mini-itx.com/reviews/pico-itx/

Other option if you have more room... go the Mini-ITX boards.... They are the shiznit!

See: http://www.via.com.tw/en/initiatives...itx/car-pc.jsp

They will all require you to have some basic computer knowledge tosetup... but the rewards are immense :P. Having the comp boot up on accessories switch, having it shut down the rightway everytime you turn off your car (small battery) and the fact that you can stick it anywhere!!! 12x7.5cm.... quite small indeed! (can go smaller... but abit more $$$)

interesting find!
someone do it!;)

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Originally Posted by Chernoby1

Wow.... no-ones mentioned a Pico ITX yet... strange indeed!

Basicly, its just a small motherboard. Comes with everything you need for a car setup IMO, but dont even think about playing games on it.
(Note: Wasnt ever sold with the six channel sound card)

see here: http://www.mini-itx.com/reviews/pico-itx/

Other option if you have more room... go the Mini-ITX boards.... They are the shiznit!

See: http://www.via.com.tw/en/initiatives...itx/car-pc.jsp

They will all require you to have some basic computer knowledge tosetup... but the rewards are immense :P. Having the comp boot up on accessories switch, having it shut down the rightway everytime you turn off your car (small battery) and the fact that you can stick it anywhere!!! 12x7.5cm.... quite small indeed! (can go smaller... but abit more $$$)

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Originally Posted by Chernoby1

Wow.... no-ones mentioned a Pico ITX yet... strange indeed!

Basicly, its just a small motherboard. Comes with everything you need for a car setup IMO, but dont even think about playing games on it.
(Note: Wasnt ever sold with the six channel sound card)

see here: http://www.mini-itx.com/reviews/pico-itx/

Other option if you have more room... go the Mini-ITX boards.... They are the shiznit!

See: http://www.via.com.tw/en/initiatives...itx/car-pc.jsp

They will all require you to have some basic computer knowledge tosetup... but the rewards are immense :P. Having the comp boot up on accessories switch, having it shut down the rightway everytime you turn off your car (small battery) and the fact that you can stick it anywhere!!! 12x7.5cm.... quite small indeed! (can go smaller... but abit more $$$)

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nice info there mate!!! but prob to lazy to find casing and stuff for it... but if its only for car (not home use like what I was intend to), then I'll go for this!!!... :thumbsup:

I havent read every post in this thread but you might like to consider a Mini foldup keyboard that connects via bluetooth for your keyboard needs?

Just an idea.