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)
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
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
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..
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..
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..
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...
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...
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)
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 $$$)
Wow.... no-ones mentioned a Pico ITX yet... strange indeed!
Basicly, its just a small motherboard. Comes with everything you need for a car setup IMO, but dont even think about playing games on it.
(Note: Wasnt ever sold with the six channel sound card)
They will all require you to have some basic computer knowledge tosetup... but the rewards are immense :P. Having the comp boot up on accessories switch, having it shut down the rightway everytime you turn off your car (small battery) and the fact that you can stick it anywhere!!! 12x7.5cm.... quite small indeed! (can go smaller... but abit more $$$)
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)
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 $$$)
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!!!...
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