HCL MiLeap as a CarPC Discussion

gigy · 26th October 2009, 15:25

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Originally Posted by idea1979

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).

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

The lock of my mobile holder broke off few weeks back when i was relocating it, so don't have it now.

ghpk · 26th October 2009, 15:43

thanks emkay456 for the info.

lets wait and see if new lineups are little more powerful and of decent price.

emkay456 · 29th October 2009, 12:56

I am facing the first problem with my MiLeap. The switch to enable the Wireless/BlueTooth is is malfunctioning (seems to have a loose contact). Have to get HCL to attend to it.

trance_nut · 2nd February 2010, 22:47

i am also facing the same problem. What was the issue in your case, and was it resolved?

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Originally Posted by emkay456

I am facing the first problem with my MiLeap. The switch to enable the Wireless/BlueTooth is is malfunctioning (seems to have a loose contact). Have to get HCL to attend to it.

emkay456 · 3rd February 2010, 13:23

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Originally Posted by trance_nut

i am also facing the same problem. What was the issue in your case, and was it resolved?

Somehow havent found time to get it checked up bec. now the switch is permanently in on position so I havent dared to play with the switch. The switches both the power on and wireless ones are quite flimsy.

soumobakshi · 8th April 2011, 16:09

Going OT --- Has anybody tried using a PSP Portable as Car Music System ?

For the motion :
Requires 5 V DC
Excellent Power Management Feature (Long Battery Life)
Supports Add on Memory Device
If required can be connected to an LCD for Larger Display
Approx. 169.4 x 18.6 x 71.4mm in Dimension.
Has In Built Stereo Speakers, however it has 3.5 Connector for us to connect external speakers.

What is your take ? More details about the product can be obtained @ http://www.sony.co.in/product/psp+3004

sushantr5 · 8th April 2011, 17:34

Tablets are good car pc. Just get it and stick it. You are done with car PC
Benefits:
1) No need of pc assembly headache
2) No need of power management
3) No need centrafuse like frontend softwares because Tablets are already finger friendly.
4) Android and iOS have lots of OBD apps
5) Better space management. In case of carpc place for CPU is also headache.
6) Cheaper than building carPC

I dont need to pen down all benefits because everybody knows this stuff.

knp · 8th April 2011, 18:06

Even, I am thinking to use my 7" android tablet as CarPC in my i10, but my only worry is on on the mounting.
Do you guys have any better options to mount on top of stock HU? I don't like to put it on car holders, though I am having one. I would like to put it such a way that it looks stock and can be easily removable?

Digital Vampire · 8th April 2011, 20:16

For now, tablets can work as Basic and Cheap CarPC replacement. But the major bottleneck is non-availability of a good frontend app for Android and limited CPU power in cheap laptops. A good automotive specific GUI is one of the most important safety aspect and it better be custom designed for Car use to prevent people from fiddling too much during driving or requiring too much attention off the road. Android (till 2.2) was never designed for tablet use and has its own limitations when used with bigger tablet screen resolutions. Lets see what HoneyComb brings in since it is touted to be designed for use in tablets. Also most cheap tablets are severely anemic when it comes to multi-tasking.

Better and more powerful tablets (Ex. Xoom) and a good front end app may tilt the favour towards Tablets as an effective CarPC replacement but we are not there yet...May be in next 6 months to 1 year...

26th October 2009, 15:43	#62
ghpk BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ghaziabad Posts: 870 Thanked: 211 Times	thanks emkay456 for the info. lets wait and see if new lineups are little more powerful and of decent price.
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29th October 2009, 12:56	#63
emkay456 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 388 Thanked: 7 Times	I am facing the first problem with my MiLeap. The switch to enable the Wireless/BlueTooth is is malfunctioning (seems to have a loose contact). Have to get HCL to attend to it.
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8th April 2011, 16:09	#66
soumobakshi BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 376 Thanked: 1,373 Times View My Garage	Re: HCL MiLeap as a CarPC Discussion Going OT --- Has anybody tried using a PSP Portable as Car Music System ? For the motion : Requires 5 V DC Excellent Power Management Feature (Long Battery Life) Supports Add on Memory Device If required can be connected to an LCD for Larger Display Approx. 169.4 x 18.6 x 71.4mm in Dimension. Has In Built Stereo Speakers, however it has 3.5 Connector for us to connect external speakers. What is your take ? More details about the product can be obtained @ http://www.sony.co.in/product/psp+3004 Last edited by soumobakshi : 8th April 2011 at 16:14. Reason: More Information.
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8th April 2011, 17:34	#67
sushantr5 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Nuremberg Posts: 670 Thanked: 582 Times View My Garage	Re: HCL MiLeap as a CarPC Discussion Tablets are good car pc. Just get it and stick it. You are done with car PC Benefits: 1) No need of pc assembly headache 2) No need of power management 3) No need centrafuse like frontend softwares because Tablets are already finger friendly. 4) Android and iOS have lots of OBD apps 5) Better space management. In case of carpc place for CPU is also headache. 6) Cheaper than building carPC I dont need to pen down all benefits because everybody knows this stuff.
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8th April 2011, 18:06	#68
knp BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: bangalore Posts: 241 Thanked: 42 Times	Re: HCL MiLeap as a CarPC Discussion Even, I am thinking to use my 7" android tablet as CarPC in my i10, but my only worry is on on the mounting. Do you guys have any better options to mount on top of stock HU? I don't like to put it on car holders, though I am having one. I would like to put it such a way that it looks stock and can be easily removable?
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8th April 2011, 20:16	#69
Digital Vampire BHPian Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Utopia! Posts: 595 Thanked: 105 Times	Re: HCL MiLeap as a CarPC Discussion For now, tablets can work as Basic and Cheap CarPC replacement. But the major bottleneck is non-availability of a good frontend app for Android and limited CPU power in cheap laptops. A good automotive specific GUI is one of the most important safety aspect and it better be custom designed for Car use to prevent people from fiddling too much during driving or requiring too much attention off the road. Android (till 2.2) was never designed for tablet use and has its own limitations when used with bigger tablet screen resolutions. Lets see what HoneyComb brings in since it is touted to be designed for use in tablets. Also most cheap tablets are severely anemic when it comes to multi-tasking. Better and more powerful tablets (Ex. Xoom) and a good front end app may tilt the favour towards Tablets as an effective CarPC replacement but we are not there yet...May be in next 6 months to 1 year...
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