who has got a car pc then?

dtokez · 27 Apr 2011 at 14:26

thinking about setting up a system

I'm wondering what screens, OS & frontend you guys recommend?

I think I could squeeze a double din sized touch screen inside my centre console but I'm not sure untill I get the car

MikeHiow · 27 Apr 2011 at 14:29

I tried it and hated it - touch screen is impossible when you're driving and not hugely useful when you're not.

I'd stick to a half decent stereo with A2DP streaming and just use your phone for all that stuff, at least you can easily keep real buttons, remotes etc.

Scania · 27 Apr 2011 at 15:00

I'm happy with my Laptop & Voltage inverter - easy install, easy un-install.

therealnerd2 · 27 Apr 2011 at 15:25

I had one. Advantages were good GPS, music capabilities. Disadvantages were touch screen reflectivity, cost, and software (frontend) complexity/changes I wanted.

Shoei · 27 Apr 2011 at 15:27

My car has Blue&Me which is based around "Windows Automotive". Even has the windows logo on the steering wheel button!

WhiteCobra · 27 Apr 2011 at 15:41

Velcro + universal notebook mount + iPad = Win

Tom-tom app and iTunes

a2dp on stereo

mjt · 27 Apr 2011 at 16:47

Someone on here has one, and got massive stick for it and I never knew why. Easyrider maybe?

Wicksta · 27 Apr 2011 at 16:50

mjt said:
Someone on here has one, and got massive stick for it and I never knew why. Easyrider maybe?

It was half an old laptop dumped in the boot connected to a tacky flip out screen which blocked the main airvents in an e46, the ones that basically do most of the work.

Biohazard · 27 Apr 2011 at 17:23

Until you close them, then the other ones do the work eh?

MikeHunt79 · 27 Apr 2011 at 17:27

I built one in 2001 as a part of a project for uni, at the time 30Gb of music in a car was almost unheard of.

These days I just use an iPod, so much easier!

Stupot_ · 27 Apr 2011 at 17:57

Just get one of these

http://www.amazon.com/Wheelmate-Laptop-Steering-Wheel-Desk/dp/B000IZGIA8 (look at pictures and comments!)

james.miller · 27 Apr 2011 at 17:59

planned to. bought a car. bought a headunit with usb. didnt bother

TripleT · 27 Apr 2011 at 20:45

Gonna say, aren't these like sooo 2002?

Buy an ipod.

dtokez · 28 Apr 2011 at 00:54

Stupot_ said:
Just get one of these

http://www.amazon.com/Wheelmate-Laptop-Steering-Wheel-Desk/dp/B000IZGIA8 (look at pictures and comments!)

HAHA had to LOL at that, hope i did not wake anyone

Well I refuse to buy anything apple and music is not one of the reasons that I'm thinking of a car pc system. I would mostly use it for GPS & OBDII, internet would be handy also because i do a lot of miles and spend a fair bit of time parked at services.

rG-tom · 28 Apr 2011 at 00:55

replace ipad with android tablet then? V. good gps, works with obd2, good browser, inbuilt 3G etc...

mejinks · 28 Apr 2011 at 02:40

mp3car.com

dtokez · 28 Apr 2011 at 04:39

the thought did cross my mind, about an android tab mate, is it possible to use usb devices with them such as storage?

would be cool to hook up a reversing camera and a digi tv tuner but i guess that would be asking too much lol.

cheers mejinks i will check out mp3car.com

MikeHunt79 · 28 Apr 2011 at 07:07

mejinks said:
mp3car.com

That site brings back memories, I still have my Sproggy PSU somewhere...

rG-tom · 28 Apr 2011 at 08:43

acer revo base unit in the boot, android tab RDP'ing to the revo.....gonna be the best screen you'll get in terms of viewing angles and touch sensitivity, and the added bonus of rdp for the TV and reversing camera

You can use USB storage with some of the tabs, but obviously it's easy to take it out anyway or just sync it over wifi from your driveway

dtokez · 29 Apr 2011 at 01:38

Whats RDP mate? I'm slightly behind the times atm

my brain just started working... remote desk top?

are there android apps for this bud? If so how do they interface with the PC?