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[kevlar557]

I'm thinking about building a new computer to integrate into my car. I would use it for audio, games, etc... Has anybody ever done this? I know that percautions have to be made for vibrations, and you would have to use a very small lcd screen. Does anybody know how to do this?

[Cerebral Stasis]

Considering the price tag that would be attached to such an undertaking, I think it would be much cheaper, and more useful, to simply buy a PDA or laptop. Furthermore, it could then be used outside of your car, as well as inside. What is really the point of building it into your car?

By the way, I hope you don't plan to try to use this little computer while driving. There are enough accidents from people who aren't paying attention as it is.

[OCAC]

Cerebral Stasis, on Jan 8 2006, 07:25 AM, said:

Considering the price tag that would be attached to such an undertaking, I think it would be much cheaper, and more useful, to simply buy a PDA or laptop. Furthermore, it could then be used outside of your car, as well as inside. What is really the point of building it into your car?

By the way, I hope you don't plan to try to use this little computer while driving. There are enough accidents from people who aren't paying attention as it is.

Yeah, I hope it is for your kids, and not for the driver, what would you want to use it for?

Finding a street? PDA's are the answer. and you get good once second hand on ebay. since they don;t have a harddrive, they are also vibration save.
Watching DVD's in car DVD players are already available and not that expensive. observing you coffee machine via a webcam in your office? I am sure you can wait till you are in the office...

[malish]

You will definitely need some special harddrive, because vibrations might damage to the magnetic discs inside the harddrive so, think twice before doing it all by yourself.

[Inspiron]

Haha.. Talkin about this.. I've seen a new car brand that uses a card to start the car engine instead of a conventional car key. What's even more special about the card is that it stores the car owner's identifications in case of car lost and also works as a master remote control to lock the car doors, activate the radios and air conditional systems, hazard lights, internal lights, alarms etc even from outside the car. It's very cool! The screen wipers even automatically clear the screen once it detects water droplets on it..

Pity, I've forgotten the brand of the car or else I can do a search and post their web links here. The brand is pretty new, something I've never heard of before. This car model definately includes a new integrated computing system, a new age robotic vehicle.

[DeveloperX]

When I think about project "PC in car" I found this portal.

http://www.car-pc.info/

More 30 released projects like you!
PC included in BMW, AUDI, MERCEDES and other!!!
Many photos and tutorials.

[x2crazy4shadyx]

It has been done before. Ive seen it on a few car shows and friends cars.

The cost is a bit and it can get stolen very easy if you don't have a good alarm or eyes* lol

When building one you will need too rape some foamish stuff around the hard drive from bouncing around in your car. And do make sure its in a safe spot

[UltimateStar]

Wow! Building a PC Into Your Car.

Thats really Amazing! But you will need a lot money for this thought.

I would recommend buying a Laptop instead as others have said. Because of its portability. And If you have the money for it, then go for it. It would be really amazing! A New Thought!

[icemarle]

I don't really see the point of a computer in a car, though it could be cool. Of course, it's always best to have companions, else your computer will be rendered useless... (Unless you plan to use it while driving... ) I think I'm the along the same line as some people... I recommend you just use a laptop or PDA/Pocket PC as it'll take a lot of thought and cash to get it done since there're a lot of things to consider. The thing about it is that your passengers will probably have more fun with it than you will...

[amhso]

the fun is creating your own way to do it. I would personally put the computer as a mini-mobo in the glove compartment and wire it up to where a gps would go. of course it's a small lcd. but i dont know if even a small lcd would fit.

definately a project worth thinking about and it can be very useful.