The Dogfather
13th May 2005, 05:53 PM
Moved to new thread as not to HiJack BS's thread.
quote:Originally posted by GAJ
quote:Originally posted by bad dog mini
The idea is to create a Car PC for the Omega (and MINI at a later date)
I'm thinking of installing a docking station for my laptop with a Touchscreen on the dash, the Lilliput 8" touchscreen only costs £160. There will also be 2 cameras front/back, USB GPS with PDA software, Bluetooth Phone Connection, USB TV/Radio Card (I still need to look into the aerial) and wireless illuminated keyboard all connected through a USB Hub. There's also special interface software available.
The Laptop will be mounted in the boot but will be removed when the car isn't in use.
Check out http://www.carcomputer.co.uk/touchscreen/index.php?product=23
I saw a similair thing that had been done based around a Mac Mini, even cooler!:p;)
quote:Originally posted by bad dog mini
The Mac MINI would be a good choice as it's so compact, not sure about the power supply though!
quote:Originally posted by GAJ
Check out Google, loads of places selling power adapters and all sorts of stuff for Mac Mini car installs. Forget using your iPod on screen, how about direct access to iTunes!
quote:Originally posted by GAJ
quote:Originally posted by bad dog mini
The idea is to create a Car PC for the Omega (and MINI at a later date)
I'm thinking of installing a docking station for my laptop with a Touchscreen on the dash, the Lilliput 8" touchscreen only costs £160. There will also be 2 cameras front/back, USB GPS with PDA software, Bluetooth Phone Connection, USB TV/Radio Card (I still need to look into the aerial) and wireless illuminated keyboard all connected through a USB Hub. There's also special interface software available.
The Laptop will be mounted in the boot but will be removed when the car isn't in use.
Check out http://www.carcomputer.co.uk/touchscreen/index.php?product=23
I saw a similair thing that had been done based around a Mac Mini, even cooler!:p;)
quote:Originally posted by bad dog mini
The Mac MINI would be a good choice as it's so compact, not sure about the power supply though!
quote:Originally posted by GAJ
Check out Google, loads of places selling power adapters and all sorts of stuff for Mac Mini car installs. Forget using your iPod on screen, how about direct access to iTunes!