Originally Posted by Emperor (Post 1937075)

I did wanted to build a car-puter too. Search for the old thread. Didn't do it due to lack of time and that i think i will not really use it often enough; though i have lots of excess parts i can use.

You do not need a usb mic. Just use a normal mic and insert it into the mic input( usually its pink). Amd use a Bluetooth GPS instead.

Originally Posted by Emperor (Post 1938772)

Not sure about that but if its like a LCD from a laptop; then should be as simple as un-screwing the casing. But will you have a perfect fit on the nav housing? Will you be able to secure it properly?

Originally Posted by Emperor (Post 1938477)

PS3 is selling at $700 plus right? But a simple pc can cost way less than that and will do more fuctions than only playing PS games.

Originally Posted by Silver_Z (Post 1941885)

Yep... a used PC can get for way lesser than $799. But! it cant do more than the PS3. Not even a $3000 PC can do more than a PS3. what can a PC do that a PS3 cant? Burn CD or DVD, and.... anything else a Linux cant do(not much).

Originally Posted by XMatrix (Post 1942209)

Actually, a car pc for me is meant for mobile computer; emails; faxes; phone calls; car diagnostic; TV.

Originally Posted by sqflyer (Post 1942240)

Just get an ultra portable laptop or even a high-spec PDA. You can take it in and out of your car, so you are not limited to have to sit in your car with engine running (to enjoy aircon) when you have a McDonald's nearby. And you can oso sell it when you don't need it anymore. Car PC not very practical and not very resellable. I actually setup one in my car as a proof of concept a while back and realised it's not very practical. In fact, it was just a "look cool" mod to put in your car, but otherwise quite useless.

Originally Posted by Emperor (Post 1942316)

No scratches on screen, condition is 9/10. Interested parties may email me ta wayne_poh@hotmail.com.

Short specs.

Small 990 grams. 8.9" screen.
Pentium M Ultra Low Voltage (ULV) Model 753 1.2GHZ
Mobile Intel 915GMS Express tip/chip set
Intel GMA 900 Graphics 1024x600
512mb ram
30gb
External DVD-rom CD-r Drive
Windows XP Tablet PC version (japanese)
Battery exchanged late last year
I will have replaced the old power adapter with a good aftermarket adapter which i bought in Japan for $200 plus.
No more warranty already but buyer may test item on spot. 100% working.
The link show a 1x PCMCIA Type II slot but its actually a CF card slot. So this has one SD-card and one CF card slot.

http://www.small-laptops.com/fujitsu-loox-p70r

PM offers. Min $2500. The newer model P1610 is selling at $3998; virtually same except for a newer processor.

Originally Posted by XMatrix (Post 1942349)

PDA is definitely out of the question because of the small screen. I did consider the laptop option because I am actually using one rite now. But I found it cumblesome because of the angle you have to see, type and reply emails.

Because my job demands almost instant attention, I suppose a car pc will elminate the need to check emails and reply to my clients on my laptop (at my passenger seat).

Originally Posted by sqflyer (Post 1942379)

I don't think there's a problem with viewing angle and typing on a laptop if you are willing to move to the passenger seat. Using a 6.5-7" screen above the centre console won't be that great either because of the small screen (lower pixel resolution) and glare. For instant attention, a PDA phone or blackberry is much better than laptop, hands down. Besides, how do you expect to use your car PC to make phone calls as you mentioned earlier?

Originally Posted by XMatrix (Post 1942768)

Ohs maybe I be more specific. Normally I put my laptop at the passenger seat while I type from the driver seat. I do that because I will be driving for appointments and the laptop is always on incase my clients or secretaries need help to solve problems. So the most suitable place to put my laptop is at the passenger seat. Besides stopping by the road side just so I can answer all emails that come in every 5 mins doesnt make sense. Once the car pc is installed, I will be using voice - activated software for simple typing. Of course complex navigation to website have to be done manually with hand.

As for the screen size, the OEM nav housing holds the biggest 7" that is concealable from preying eyes. That cant be help on the size. As for pixel resolution and glare, the liliput transreflective is the best choice at this moment with excellent resolution and anti-glare screen.

A PDA phone or blackberry does solves one problem of instant emailing but doesnt do quite well with internet and TV.

As for the phone calling using PC - here you are :

http://zoran-horvat.de/PhoCoWeb2/content.aspx?id=what


So you see, careful research does make wonders :lol2:

Originally Posted by XMatrix (Post 1942209)

Actually, a car pc for me is meant for mobile computer; emails; faxes; phone calls; car diagnostic; TV.

Putting a PS3 will probably be inpractical unless you are driving long distances in Singapore. Maybe going around and around Singapore island?

Originally Posted by coupe07 (Post 1943126)

bro, singapore is very small only, more so if u r driving the rx8.... Sending emails a few minutes later after u rch ur destination shld be ok....unless its life n death...

toking abt life n death, meddling wth ur car pc while ur driving makes u a serious road hazard...

i have a tv, dvd player in my car.... even i myself tink its dangerous with only these 2 functions oredi.... a car PC???

Originally Posted by Silver_Z (Post 1943414)

Just fyi, the PS3 is more than just a gaming console. It is a Linux machine. You can do anything you could with a PC on a PS3. And play PS1,2 and 3 games that u can never do on a PC. So it is way superior than any PC in terms of functionality. With a price of 799, it is more powerful, compact and looks better than any PC. But if u dun need such powerful system, u can use a used PC, which is slightly better than today's PDA. This is only for information purposes, you decide what you like to put in your ride.

Btw, I wouldn't recommend the use of such equipment on NS highway or long distance. It is great for slow poke singapore traffic, where u spend more time stationary than moving.

Originally Posted by Emperor (Post 1943663)

Actually. Xmatrix. What you really need is a personal assistant.