What would be the ideal car computer

[Dito]

What would be the ideal car computer for you, I am trying to think of what I should get for my car computer

[MadKad]

Really it would be a hard one to reply to as you can fit anything you are after, what you need to think is what would you like it to have and what would you want your car computer to be able to do

[Griff1]

Well it would go a little like this in fantasy land.....

MotherBoard: Pentium M ITX (big + fast is ok but Small + fast is better)
Processor: Pentium M 2.1 Ghz (its the only choice if money is no object)
Memmory: 1 gig is enough for anyone.
Graphics : Nvidia 6800 Low Profile.
Storage: Next Generation 2.5" sata drive (Now Available)
PSU : M2-ATX (you could probably power this setup with an M1)
Frontend: I have to say RoadRunner (I'm biased)

[Griff1]

This is the reality:
Motherboard: Intel All in 1 D845GRG Micro ATX
Proccesor: Intel Pentium 4 1.8a Northwood
Memmory:512Mb Generic DDR
Graphics: 64Mb Onboard VGA (to be upgraded)
Storage:30 GB 2.5" Laptop IDE Drive(i have an 80GB Drive but not in Photo's)
PSU: M2-ATX 160Watt DC-DC
Accessories: Huppauge WinTv USB TV Tuner,
D-Link USB FM Reciever,
Laptop SlotLoad DVD-RW Drive (in-dash with help from 2.5 to 3.5 drive adaptor connected to IDE to USB adaptor and a 5 Metre USB 2 Cable)
BU-303 12 Channel GPS Reciever
2 x Nokia 6310i (1 connected via Bluetooth for internet access + 1 connected via serial cable for Phone calls in conjunction with a Bluetooth headset).
and Finally RoadRunner+Winamp+Destinator3+PhoneControl.

[Scoot]

wow did you make that?

if so have you got any pictures of the build?

[Dito]

Thank you thats some great info has anyone got and tips on fitting a car computer?

[Griff1]

@ Scoot,yeah i made the case from an old 300 cd storage box i had layin around,there are lots of boxes of this modular construction around at the moment,tool boxes,make-up cases.I just ripped it apart cut everything to the dimensions i wanted and glued it back together.The lining is Akasa Paxmate sound absorbing foam,the intake for the rackmount cooler is a subwoofer Port.
Sadly there are no Photo's of the build in progress(i had to borrow a camera yesterday to take the photo's above).

@ Dito Best advice i can give is stick around the forums and look at what others are doing for inspiration,before you know it you'll have more ideas than you can impliment.

[Dito]

Originally Posted by Griff1

@ Scoot,yeah i made the case from an old 300 cd storage box i had layin around,there are lots of boxes of this modular construction around at the moment,tool boxes,make-up cases.I just ripped it apart cut everything to the dimensions i wanted and glued it back together.The lining is Akasa Paxmate sound absorbing foam,the intake for the rackmount cooler is a subwoofer Port.
Sadly there are no Photo's of the build in progress(i had to borrow a camera yesterday to take the photo's above).
@ Dito Best advice i can give is stick around the forums and look at what others are doing for inspiration,before you know it you'll have more ideas than you can impliment.

I will thank you I have started to really get into these car computer ideas now

[david]

you can use the service of www.google.com for it,and if you still not getting the right point then www.altavista.com is there for your help

[Liz]

I am not to picky I would love to have a new MacBook. But then it probably would not do much in my car. I just want one