Dell Inspiron Zino .. Use for a CARPC??

AbhiJ · 17th March 2010, 22:28

Disclamer: I dont know much about CarPC's so please pardon my ignorance on the subject:

Well gurus, I am considering a CarPC for my i20. My idea is ...

Get a reliable power supply, get a Dell Inspiron Zino Desktop.. For around Rs. 18000.

The details of the Zino are:
1) Atom n230
2) 1 GB RAM
3) 250 GB HDD
4) DVD RW
5) 17" monitor: Which I can use in my office..
6) Extremely small size
Height: 197.6mm (7.8")
Width: 197.6mm (7.8")
Depth: 89mm (3.5")

Inspiron Zino Desktop | Dell India

Then add a good powersupply and a good touchscreen.

What am I missing, what are the possible problems I can run into..??

greenhorn · 18th March 2010, 07:42

This needs a 20V DC supply, which makes it kinda hard

nisarg86 · 18th March 2010, 09:06

@abhi. Assembled rig would be lot more cheaper. under 10K you can get MOBO+CPU , RAM , HDD. Spend rest 8K on Case,GPS,Bluetooth,DAC etc.whatever you want to have in your setup.

Carnetix P2140 support lots of mini-pc. but again this power supply would cost you around 150$. CarNetix P2140

esteem_lover · 18th March 2010, 10:01

Looks very cute and small. I don't see any problems at all. Just make sure you have enough vents for air flow.

@nisarg86.. getting a cute little cabby is a huge problem. Only these branded comps come with such neat little enclosures.

AbhiJ · 18th March 2010, 14:07

System Power Requirements

Dell Inspiron Zino .. Use for a CARPC??-zino.jpg

AbhiJ · 18th March 2010, 14:14

The Adapter specs..

Dell Inspiron Zino .. Use for a CARPC??-zinoa.jpg

AbhiJ · 18th March 2010, 20:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by greenhorn

This needs a 20V DC supply, which makes it kinda hard

Wont a normal 12V to 220 AC Inverter do the job?

greenhorn · 18th March 2010, 21:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by AbhiJ

Wont a normal 12V to 220 AC Inverter do the job?

thats a bit of an inefficient/inelegant solution. ideally you're looking for a DC to DC solution

Xylem · 20th March 2010, 16:49

I have installed a similar desktop as a CarPC. It is a Zotac MAG ND01 Nettop. Usually these things are mounted behind a 46 - 52" LCD to play true HD content, but can be used as a normal day-to-day machine also. System configuration - 2GB RAM, 160GB HDD, Wi-Fi, Nvidia Ion Graphics. It takes a 19V DC power input. I sourced a 12V - 19V DC step up transformer adaptor for the same. It runs like charm now! Please refer to my thread on the same topic.

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AbhiJ Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Kolkata Posts: 1,497 Thanked: 1,259 Times	Dell Inspiron Zino .. Use for a CARPC?? Disclamer: I dont know much about CarPC's so please pardon my ignorance on the subject: Well gurus, I am considering a CarPC for my i20. My idea is ... Get a reliable power supply, get a Dell Inspiron Zino Desktop.. For around Rs. 18000. The details of the Zino are: 1) Atom n230 2) 1 GB RAM 3) 250 GB HDD 4) DVD RW 5) 17" monitor: Which I can use in my office.. 6) Extremely small size Height: 197.6mm (7.8") Width: 197.6mm (7.8") Depth: 89mm (3.5") Inspiron Zino Desktop \| Dell India Then add a good powersupply and a good touchscreen. What am I missing, what are the possible problems I can run into..?? Last edited by AbhiJ : 17th March 2010 at 22:38.
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18th March 2010, 07:42	#2
greenhorn BANNED Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: KL-01 Posts: 7,878 Thanked: 4,910 Times View My Garage	This needs a 20V DC supply, which makes it kinda hard
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18th March 2010, 09:06	#3
nisarg86 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ahmedabad Posts: 392 Thanked: 13 Times View My Garage	@abhi. Assembled rig would be lot more cheaper. under 10K you can get MOBO+CPU , RAM , HDD. Spend rest 8K on Case,GPS,Bluetooth,DAC etc.whatever you want to have in your setup. Carnetix P2140 support lots of mini-pc. but again this power supply would cost you around 150$. CarNetix P2140
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18th March 2010, 10:01	#4
esteem_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madras/Py Posts: 7,556 Thanked: 513 Times View My Garage	Looks very cute and small. I don't see any problems at all. Just make sure you have enough vents for air flow. @nisarg86.. getting a cute little cabby is a huge problem. Only these branded comps come with such neat little enclosures.
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AbhiJ Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Kolkata Posts: 1,497 Thanked: 1,259 Times	System Power Requirements Last edited by AbhiJ : 18th March 2010 at 14:13.
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AbhiJ Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Kolkata Posts: 1,497 Thanked: 1,259 Times	The Adapter specs..
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20th March 2010, 16:49	#9
Xylem Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 15 Thanked: 0 Times	I have installed a similar desktop as a CarPC. It is a Zotac MAG ND01 Nettop. Usually these things are mounted behind a 46 - 52" LCD to play true HD content, but can be used as a normal day-to-day machine also. System configuration - 2GB RAM, 160GB HDD, Wi-Fi, Nvidia Ion Graphics. It takes a 19V DC power input. I sourced a 12V - 19V DC step up transformer adaptor for the same. It runs like charm now! Please refer to my thread on the same topic.
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