Carputer Questions
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I know this thread is kinda on the old side, but I'd like to make a suggestion too...
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It'* an all in one double din solution, which means that you're probably gonna have to mod your dash (you would most likely have to, anyways), but it'* totally worth it. It'* about the best solution for beginners
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It'* an all in one double din solution, which means that you're probably gonna have to mod your dash (you would most likely have to, anyways), but it'* totally worth it. It'* about the best solution for beginners
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Re: Carputer Questions
Originally Posted by 94_SSEi
i have heard about a lot of members talking about installing carputers in there cars, but have yet to see one.
I have a few questions
1. What is the best GPS Software to run with Windows XP
2. What is the best Jukebox / Audio Player program?
3. Best DVD Player program?
4. What is the easiest way to power the computer? (Power inverter?)
5. Is there anyway to get regular radio threw your computer or no? If no what are some other options for radio?
6. I also want a 22" lcd monitor to flip down , what would be the best way to mount it?
7. I am getting a 7-10" touch screen and i want to know if there is a program out there that would have like 6 or 8 buttons that i could preset to open up scertain programs when i press them. Kind of like a Carputer Interface?
I have a few questions
1. What is the best GPS Software to run with Windows XP
2. What is the best Jukebox / Audio Player program?
3. Best DVD Player program?
4. What is the easiest way to power the computer? (Power inverter?)
5. Is there anyway to get regular radio threw your computer or no? If no what are some other options for radio?
6. I also want a 22" lcd monitor to flip down , what would be the best way to mount it?
7. I am getting a 7-10" touch screen and i want to know if there is a program out there that would have like 6 or 8 buttons that i could preset to open up scertain programs when i press them. Kind of like a Carputer Interface?
2,3,7. Roadrunner (found on the mp3car.com forums) is a "front end" program It uses winamp and powerDVD to do all your music playing and a TON of other functions all wrapped up in a neat little package to make it perfect for touch screen usage.
4) m2-ATX is the power supply i used. Unlike the PicoPSU it can actually power a computer from LESS than 12v (when your power dips or turn off your car) and gives you 160W to work with.
5) Yes they have FM tuners available that will interface to RoadRunner too.
6) I would NOT reccomend such an expensive monitor in your car. It will take up ALLL your headroom and will die quickly with the extreme temperatures. But if you must, mount it on the roof directly to the crossbeams.. thats a lot of weight up there.
browse mp3car.com forums. They are unbelievably helpful, but set aside alot of time, there is a TONNNN of info there to sort through and you will get shot down FAST if you ask a question that a million people before you have already asked.My setup(*)
from most recent to oldest: http://www.bonnevilleclub.com/forum/...589&highlight=
http://www.bonnevilleclub.com/forum/...379&highlight=
http://www.bonnevilleclub.com/forum/...255&highlight=
http://www.bonnevilleclub.com/forum/...806&highlight=
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Biggest thing that you would never think to worry about and may never have to:
Radio Frequency Sheilding. Everytime i drive by a strong RF source (commercial tv/radio tower or I transmit on high on my ham-radio) my comptuer will turn on and off at will. I think this is a quirk directly related to my motherboard because it acts as if you actually hit the power button repeatedly (not a immediate off, it shuts down first)
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Re: Carputer Questions
[quote="bmsgaffer86"]
Here'* another vote for iGuidance, I've got it on my laptop and my PDA.
Speaking of PDAs, if you want to go cheap, you could just do a slick PDA install into your dash.
I've got an HP iPaq HX4700 with a decent sized 4 inch screen that plays videos/mp3s, does email/web surfing and runs iGuidance.
You'd need a bluetooth GPS like the Garmin 10.
Originally Posted by 94_SSEi
i have heard about a lot of members talking about installing carputers in there cars, but have yet to see one.
I have a few questions
1) iGuidance, hands down. its expensive but totally worth it and interfaces to RoadRunner (see below) and is touch screen friendly. Its made for pocketPC'* but has a UMPC version (ultra mobile PC for the bigger screens)
t)
I have a few questions
1) iGuidance, hands down. its expensive but totally worth it and interfaces to RoadRunner (see below) and is touch screen friendly. Its made for pocketPC'* but has a UMPC version (ultra mobile PC for the bigger screens)
t)
Speaking of PDAs, if you want to go cheap, you could just do a slick PDA install into your dash.
I've got an HP iPaq HX4700 with a decent sized 4 inch screen that plays videos/mp3s, does email/web surfing and runs iGuidance.
You'd need a bluetooth GPS like the Garmin 10.
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