I am debating if I should build a fiberglass case with Netbook in the center console for the sole purpose of in-car surfing.
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NetBook / PDANet In-Car Setup
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I have done some thing similar.
Except I used desktop PC components (put in the trunk), installed a 7" touch screen in the dash (tried to make it as stock looking as possible), add some front end software to windows (to make it not look like windows, instead more userfriendly for driving and touch screen).
I use it for:
-Surfing internet (Using wifi, did not have my iPhone last year.. when the car comes out again in the summer I will use iPhone/3G
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-Music, It replaces the cars stereo. So I play all the music through here and it comes out cars speakers.
-Movies, DVDs
-Games
-Engine management/Tuning
-GPS
Pretty awesome overall, and it only cost me around 500 or 600 to build (I had the computer parts from before).
Overall A LOT cheaper than stand alone system made by pioneer or Alpine (or other car audio companies)... Also offers a lot more features than those 300 dollar GPS units (plus looks nicer when done right).
Check out www.mp3car.com to learn more (go to their forums if you want to learn about building your own)
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It was probably the best thing I have done to my car.
Except I used desktop PC components (put in the trunk), installed a 7" touch screen in the dash (tried to make it as stock looking as possible), add some front end software to windows (to make it not look like windows, instead more userfriendly for driving and touch screen).
I use it for:
-Surfing internet (Using wifi, did not have my iPhone last year.. when the car comes out again in the summer I will use iPhone/3G
)-Music, It replaces the cars stereo. So I play all the music through here and it comes out cars speakers.
-Movies, DVDs
-Games
-Engine management/Tuning
-GPS
Pretty awesome overall, and it only cost me around 500 or 600 to build (I had the computer parts from before).
Overall A LOT cheaper than stand alone system made by pioneer or Alpine (or other car audio companies)... Also offers a lot more features than those 300 dollar GPS units (plus looks nicer when done right).
Check out www.mp3car.com to learn more (go to their forums if you want to learn about building your own)
.It was probably the best thing I have done to my car.
I'd like something to attach a netbook to the car dash as well. I'll be using it primarily for GPS with a special mapping system not available on ordinary Sat Nav.
However, I'll be changing the car soon, so don't want to damage the dash. Protection of the netbook when the car is moving vital for me. Also, want something detachable so there is no telltale sign of a netbook present when I'm not in the car. Anyone know of existing products? I emailed Acer to see if they have anything.
However, I'll be changing the car soon, so don't want to damage the dash. Protection of the netbook when the car is moving vital for me. Also, want something detachable so there is no telltale sign of a netbook present when I'm not in the car. Anyone know of existing products? I emailed Acer to see if they have anything.