HCL MiLeap as a CarPC Discussion

[contactme27]

Had GPS receiver is pre-built in the HCL Myleap, it would be a good start from an Indian company.

[Digital Vampire]

Originally Posted by contactme27

Had GPS receiver is pre-built in the HCL Myleap, it would be a good start from an Indian company.

I'm not exactly sure what you meant by that, but HCL is not the OEM for Myleap MH214. The MH214 is just a re-branded SH series from the Japanese manufacturer Kohjinsha and they do have GPS in some of the models. HCL must have decided to remove the GPS feature to keep the costs low.

[DerAlte]

Nah, there is no GPS in that tablet. I had checked the device list under Device Manager.

[sushantr5]

HCL MiLeap is available at NEXT outlets for Rs.13900.

[gigy]

I saw many different types of laptop stand in alfa store , all of case logic brand, sits behind seat or between both of them.

[Digital Vampire]

A heavy duty windshield suction mount for the Mileap MH-214 (tablet mode) would be a nice add-on...If anyone has used/seen something similar, please chime in.

[ak-47]

Does MH-214 have a built-in mike ? (in addition to the front panel mike connection).

Thanks.

[Avenger]

Has anyone tried to use the Belkin charger listed in the attached pdf?

[ghpk]

Originally Posted by sushantr5

HCL MiLeap is available at NEXT outlets for Rs.13900.

Don't know why the HCL outlet in my city quoted me 25k+ for the same thing.
I mentioned the price everyone shows here and he was looking at me that i never saw a laptop or knew anything about computers, huh

can someone confirm if this is still available ?

[idea1979]

Originally Posted by Avenger

Has anyone tried to use the Belkin charger listed in the attached pdf?

Yes i am . What exactly i can help you with?

[vinaydas]

so is anyone trying a DIY car pc project using this? love to see the results

[passion4cars]

Nice idea , lets see your install & if it comes neat , then I might give it a try after couple of months .
All the best

[idea1979]

Originally Posted by Digital Vampire

I'm not sure how cheap this could be, but it is for sure a very inefficient as well as dangerous solution.



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I strongly differ on this. I have been using Belkin inverter 200W for quite few time in my car with no problems at all. Even at streach of 8-10 hours. It runs cool (no heating).

Originally Posted by gigy

my mobile holder holds Eeepc.( there will be visible vibration when car is in motion)
Wires will stick out from the leaptop sides.

Can you please post a pic. I am not able to get it. However facing mounting problem with EEe pc.

[idea1979]

Originally Posted by Digital Vampire

MH214 running default XP Home SP3
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MH214 running 32 Bit Windows 7 Ultimate
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Centrafuse installed and running smoothly
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XVID Video Playback
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Resource utilization during XVID video playback
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and finally the puny MH214 perched on top of my Panasonic Toughbook behemoth!
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Can you please post some video showing use / speed of centrafuse , general navigation indicating speed.

[emkay456]

Originally Posted by ghpk

Don't know why the HCL outlet in my city quoted me 25k+ for the same thing.
I mentioned the price everyone shows here and he was looking at me that i never saw a laptop or knew anything about computers, huh

can someone confirm if this is still available ?

This is because the price being offered through Chroma is a tie up at the corporate level and Chroma is in a hurry to dispose of the units acquired as newer models are lined up.
I was also given a proforma invoice by HCL for 22,000 and they were shocked when I confronted them with the Chroma bill. They then enquired back with HCL Noida only to be told that the Chroma pricing is a retail segment pricing.