Help me with a car computer spec - need DVD & divx playback
Hi - I want to build a low power consumption system to use in my car to play mp3's, DVD's and divx's as well as possibly to run some ODB2 diagnostic sofware. Ideally I would like to be able to disconnect the system from my car and connect it to a tv (on the odd occasion only - it will spend the vast majority of its life in the car).
Minimizing cost is a major priority here by the way. The box does not need to look pretty - it will be in hidden in the boot. I would also like to get away with the minimum spec possible. I guess playing divx and dvd's will be the most intensive thing this box will do. HD playback capability would be a bonus - however I'll pass on it if it will cost a LOT more money to be able to do it.
Having a DVD drive in the system would be a very nice thing for me so that I can play dvd's when I want to. Most content will be played from hard drive.
What spec would you recommend? I was thinking of getting something in the mini-itx form factor so it can easily fit in the boot of my car. I have no clue on what spec to go for though.
The car will expect audio and video to be presented as RCA connectors (composite video I guess)...
Look forward to seeing your replies -
Dub.
Hi - I want to build a low power consumption system to use in my car to play mp3's, DVD's and divx's as well as possibly to run some ODB2 diagnostic sofware. Ideally I would like to be able to disconnect the system from my car and connect it to a tv (on the odd occasion only - it will spend the vast majority of its life in the car).
Minimizing cost is a major priority here by the way. The box does not need to look pretty - it will be in hidden in the boot. I would also like to get away with the minimum spec possible. I guess playing divx and dvd's will be the most intensive thing this box will do. HD playback capability would be a bonus - however I'll pass on it if it will cost a LOT more money to be able to do it.
Having a DVD drive in the system would be a very nice thing for me so that I can play dvd's when I want to. Most content will be played from hard drive.
What spec would you recommend? I was thinking of getting something in the mini-itx form factor so it can easily fit in the boot of my car. I have no clue on what spec to go for though.
The car will expect audio and video to be presented as RCA connectors (composite video I guess)...
Look forward to seeing your replies -
Dub.
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