My First Car PC Install - Research and Planning Stage

shreyasma · 13th February 2008, 02:44

Superb Project.

Congrats!

hydrashok · 22nd February 2008, 00:22

This would make a nice, cheap CarPC, I think.

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If you're after a really, really low power, small footprint, generally inoffensive desktop solution, you probably can't do better than the new Linutop 2. This miniscule, Xubuntu-based system runs on top of a 500MHz AMD Geode CPU, packs in 512MB of RAM, and 1GB of flash memory, you know, for applications and stuff. Of course, the draw here isn't massive specs, but rather a tiny drain on energy, and a simple, cheap solution for people with basic computing needs. Amazingly, the Linutop 2 uses only 8 watts of power, and weighs a feather-light 20 ounces. The miniture box also has four USB ports, an ethernet jack, audio outs, and comes bundled with open source gems like AbiWord, Open Office, and your good buddy, Firefox. The little guy starts shipping on February 26th for €280, or about $412.

Storage is pretty limited, but I guess that's what external HDDs are for

Source: The Linutop 2 gets green on your desktop - Engadget

spadival · 25th February 2008, 17:10

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Originally Posted by hydrashok

This would make a nice, cheap CarPC, I think.

It isnt cheap considering the cost does not include touch screen (or any screen) and DC-DC power supply.. but the small form factor helps given the limited space in the car.

sys_whiz · 27th February 2008, 21:20

Hello Guys,

I was off of TBHP since quite some time. I was relocated to USA and was very busy on a project, thats the reason was out of TBHP. After I got the broadcast from GTO today, I am back. Thanks GTO.

Asus Eee PC 4G (white) Laptop reviews - CNET Reviews is a budget PC under $400 and can be considered as a Car PC. It has a screen and can be converted to a touch screen, just add another $50 to $60. It needs little modification so only the screen can be visible on the dash and I beleive after little modification to the dash, it can perfectly fit the double din slot, Gurus can only confirm. I have converted one of my old laptop to a digital photo frame and only the screen is visible to outside. The same way this laptop can be converted and can be easily mounted on the dash, no wires from the trunks to front

. Anyone interested, we can discuss how to do.

Source : CNET Reviews (Product Reviews - Welcome to CNET Reviews - CNET.com)

sys_whiz · 27th February 2008, 22:13

touchscreen for eee pc

YouTube - Asus Eee Pc with touch screen

Source : youtube.com

there are many ways to DIY...

monty9991 · 28th February 2008, 13:26

hi guys as posted before heres the video of same pictures of my carputer instal in an ALTO

YouTube - carputer in alto

spadival · 29th February 2008, 12:47

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Originally Posted by monty9991

hi guys as posted before heres the video of same pictures of my carputer instal in an ALTO YouTube - carputer in alto

Nice! Have u bought anything else from ebay that could be used in the CarPC? Just let us know the details (including links)

monty9991 · 29th February 2008, 22:50

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Originally Posted by spadival

Nice! Have u bought anything else from ebay that could be used in the CarPC? Just let us know the details (including links)

well its just 2 lilliput screens this time, and one is goig back as it dosent works good.
i did buy my 4300k HID kit from ebay last year. but it looks its expensive on ebay now than here.

kippu · 2nd March 2008, 23:15

hey monty...anyway you can source any more of the lilliput screens at the price you mentioned?

monty9991 · 3rd March 2008, 13:17

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Originally Posted by kippu

hey monty...anyway you can source any more of the lilliput screens at the price you mentioned?

it depends, if i am not chagred custom duty.

how many people have pc in their car? lets have a count.. !!!!

edit the list with your name and place you belong to ..

1. monty9991 (Ludhiana).
2.
3.
4.

sys_whiz · 4th March 2008, 00:07

how many people have pc in their car? lets have a count.. !!!!

edit the list with your name and place you belong to ..

1. monty9991 (Ludhiana).
2. sys_whiz (Oiginally Hyderabad, now in Boston)
3.
4.

monty9991 · 5th March 2008, 08:52

hi guys.. has any one treid this...Nice little infrared hardware hack for Lilliput owners - MP3Car.com
with this you can make a remote receive for your computer with any remote you like.
ive been looking on this for few days now but aint getting how to control WMP10 with it.
can any1 help?

spadival · 6th March 2008, 17:18

Added my name to the roll call

.. Added column for the car.

1. monty9991 - Ludhiana - Alto.
2. sys_whiz - Oiginally Hyderabad, now in Boston - Baleno
3. spadival - Pune - Baleno
4.

gigy · 7th March 2008, 12:34

Me too
1. monty9991 - Ludhiana - Alto.
2. sys_whiz - Oiginally Hyderabad, now in Boston - Baleno
3. spadival - Pune - Baleno
4. Gigy - Mumbai - Baleno
5. Abi182 - Corsa
6.

monty9991 · 8th March 2008, 00:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by gigy

Me too
1. monty9991 - Ludhiana - Alto.
2. sys_whiz - Oiginally Hyderabad, now in Boston - Baleno
3. spadival - Pune - Baleno
4. Gigy - Mumbai - Baleno
5. Abi182 - Corsa
6.

nice... let the list go on guys....

13th February 2008, 02:44	#121
shreyasma BHPian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bang! Posts: 652 Thanked: 6 Times	Superb Project. Congrats!
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27th February 2008, 21:20	#124
sys_whiz BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Boston, USA Posts: 112 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	I am Back.... Hello Guys, I was off of TBHP since quite some time. I was relocated to USA and was very busy on a project, thats the reason was out of TBHP. After I got the broadcast from GTO today, I am back. Thanks GTO. Asus Eee PC 4G (white) Laptop reviews - CNET Reviews is a budget PC under $400 and can be considered as a Car PC. It has a screen and can be converted to a touch screen, just add another $50 to $60. It needs little modification so only the screen can be visible on the dash and I beleive after little modification to the dash, it can perfectly fit the double din slot, Gurus can only confirm. I have converted one of my old laptop to a digital photo frame and only the screen is visible to outside. The same way this laptop can be converted and can be easily mounted on the dash, no wires from the trunks to front . Anyone interested, we can discuss how to do. Source : CNET Reviews (Product Reviews - Welcome to CNET Reviews - CNET.com)
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2nd March 2008, 23:15	#129
kippu BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cyberabad / hyderabad Posts: 146 Thanked: 58 Times	hey hey monty...anyway you can source any more of the lilliput screens at the price you mentioned?
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4th March 2008, 00:07	#131
sys_whiz BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Boston, USA Posts: 112 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	how many people have pc in their car? lets have a count.. !!!! edit the list with your name and place you belong to .. 1. monty9991 (Ludhiana). 2. sys_whiz (Oiginally Hyderabad, now in Boston) 3. 4.
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5th March 2008, 08:52	#132
monty9991 BANNED Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ludhiana Posts: 706 Thanked: 42 Times View My Garage	hi guys.. has any one treid this...Nice little infrared hardware hack for Lilliput owners - MP3Car.com with this you can make a remote receive for your computer with any remote you like. ive been looking on this for few days now but aint getting how to control WMP10 with it. can any1 help?
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6th March 2008, 17:18	#133
spadival Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Melbourne, AU Posts: 1,773 Thanked: 26 Times View My Garage	Added my name to the roll call .. Added column for the car. 1. monty9991 - Ludhiana - Alto. 2. sys_whiz - Oiginally Hyderabad, now in Boston - Baleno 3. spadival - Pune - Baleno 4.
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7th March 2008, 12:34	#134
gigy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: mumbai Posts: 1,321 Thanked: 47 Times	Me too 1. monty9991 - Ludhiana - Alto. 2. sys_whiz - Oiginally Hyderabad, now in Boston - Baleno 3. spadival - Pune - Baleno 4. Gigy - Mumbai - Baleno 5. Abi182 - Corsa 6. Last edited by gigy : 7th March 2008 at 12:44.
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