HCL MiLeap as a CarPC Discussion

contactme27 · 27th August 2009, 11:26

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

Digital Vampire · 27th August 2009, 11:39

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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 · 27th August 2009, 12:40

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

sushantr5 · 27th August 2009, 20:27

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

gigy · 27th August 2009, 21:03

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 · 27th August 2009, 21:19

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 · 5th October 2009, 15:07

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

Thanks.

Avenger · 23rd October 2009, 19:21

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

ghpk · 24th October 2009, 01:02

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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 · 24th October 2009, 01:17

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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 · 24th October 2009, 01:33

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

passion4cars · 24th October 2009, 08:17

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 · 26th October 2009, 12:20

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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).

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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 · 26th October 2009, 12:22

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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 · 26th October 2009, 14:35

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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.

27th August 2009, 11:26	#46
contactme27 BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 225 Thanked: 21 Times	Had GPS receiver is pre-built in the HCL Myleap, it would be a good start from an Indian company.
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27th August 2009, 12:40	#48
DerAlte Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 8,069 Thanked: 2,919 Times	Nah, there is no GPS in that tablet. I had checked the device list under Device Manager.
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27th August 2009, 20:27	#49
sushantr5 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Nuremberg Posts: 670 Thanked: 582 Times View My Garage	HCL MiLeap is available at NEXT outlets for Rs.13900.
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27th August 2009, 21:03	#50
gigy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: mumbai Posts: 1,321 Thanked: 47 Times	I saw many different types of laptop stand in alfa store , all of case logic brand, sits behind seat or between both of them.
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27th August 2009, 21:19	#51
Digital Vampire BHPian Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Utopia! Posts: 595 Thanked: 105 Times	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.
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5th October 2009, 15:07	#52
ak-47 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 46 Thanked: Once	HCL MH214 - built-in mike ? Does MH-214 have a built-in mike ? (in addition to the front panel mike connection). Thanks.
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24th October 2009, 01:33	#56
vinaydas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 1,399 Thanked: 148 Times	so is anyone trying a DIY car pc project using this? love to see the results
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24th October 2009, 08:17	#57
passion4cars BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Melbourne Posts: 156 Thanked: 6 Times	Nice idea , lets see your install & if it comes neat , then I might give it a try after couple of months . All the best
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