Who was it long ago that hooked up a computer into their car for playing music? I believe it had a touchscreen setup and super short bootup time. Do you still have your write-up, etc? I'm looking at others online too, but I just wanted to this one again.

No necessarily for music, but more for using as a readout for my engine management. The readout part is taken care of, being a full standalone ECU; I just wanted to see the computer install part.

Looking for something in the AMD K2 power/price range. Did the intel chips of that generation require HSF's?


[Edited on August 7, 2007 at 10:48 AM. Reason : 240sx, smaller the better]

8/7/2007 10:45:30 AM

i think there are a few people on tww that have done it

i'm one of them - no write up - just read mp3car.org and ask specific questions there - you can ask some here but you'll almost always get better responses there

8/7/2007 10:47:52 AM

my boy built one the size of a cd-rom for his car.

here are soem things i found off the cuff

http://www.whitebream.com/unigo.shtml
http://leif.cx/car/carstereo.htm

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"26 Apr 2007 02:17 am HiPe PC launches Driv-N line of Car PCs HiPe PC has launched a new line of Windows Vista based PC’s designed for automobiles. These PC’s utilize Windows Vista’s Windows Media Center application as well as One Voice Technologies’ voice control software. The new product line is called the “Driv-N” and these car PC’s are designed to fit into most vehicles. Prices for a Driv-N PC start at $799 and offer features such as: * Watch DVD, listen to CDs, digital music * Enjoy XM satellite music, Internet radio * Browse the web * One Voice Media Center Communicator for voice control * Motorized 6.5 inch touchscreen monitor * Integrated GPS navigation * High speed mobile Internet access * Bluetooth hands free calls * Onboard OBD II vehicle diagnostics * Create your own custom voice commands to launch websites and applications * Rugged extruded aluminum chassis Right now there are four versions of the Driv-N PC. Driv-N V15 Car PC - starting at $799 * Speech Recognition powered by One Voice Technologies’ Media Center Communicator * Via C7 Processor * 1GB DRR2 Memory * XM Online Satellite Radio * Windows Vista Premium or Ultimate Edition * Optional Motorized Touchscreen with DVD and AM/FM Tuner * Optional GPS Navigation with voice prompt * Optional Bluetooth Hands Free and Wireless G Networking * Optional TV Tuner * Optional Infrared rearview camera * Compliments or replaces nearly any existing head unit Driv-N Infill G4 Car PC - starting at $2199 * Speech Recognition powered by One Voice Technologies’ Media Center Communicator * Celeron M Processor * 1GB DRR2 Memory * XM Online Satellite Radio * Windows Vista Premium or Ultimate Edition * Motorized Touchscreen with DVD-ROM and AM/FM Tuner * Optional GPS Navigation with voice prompt * Optional Bluetooth Hands Free and Wireless G Networking * Optional TV Tuner * Optional Infrared rearview camera * Replaces existing Double-DIN head unit Driv-N I20 Car PC - starting at $1149 * Speech Recognition powered by One Voice Technologies’ Media Center Communicator * Intel Core 2 Duo Dual Core Processor * Up to 2GB DRR2 Memory * XM Online Satellite Radio * Windows Vista Premium or Ultimate Edition * Optional Motorized Touchscreen with DVD-ROM and AM/FM Tuner * Optional GPS Navigation with voice prompt * Optional Bluetooth Hands Free and Wireless G Networking * Optional TV Tuner * Optional Infrared rearview camera * May complement or replace existing head unit Driv-N I15 Car PC - starting at $1589 * Speech Recognition powered by One Voice Technologies’ Media Center Communicator * Celeron M Processor * 1GB DRR2 Memory * XM Online Satellite Radio * Windows Vista Premium or Ultimate Edition * Motorized Touchscreen with DVD-ROM and AM/FM Tuner * Optional GPS Navigation with voice prompt * Optional Bluetooth Hands Free and Wireless G Networking * Optional TV Tuner * Optional Infrared rearview camera * Replaces existing Double-DIN head unit [Check it out] Technorati Tags: HiPe, Car PC, Driv-N, V15, Infill G4, I20, I15, No Comments » Posted by flung in Microsoft Windows Vista and Windows Media Center and Microsoft Windows and HTPC25 Apr 2007 09:50 pm"

8/7/2007 10:53:02 AM

i've built a couple versions, i believe Noen has built a couple too.

here was my setup (since removed):
http://www.syprus.com/carpc/

i used mine for GPS/Wifi/mp3/dvd/cd/jpg, not too much else... mine was not connected to the engine though.

[Edited on August 7, 2007 at 11:44 AM. Reason : .]

8/7/2007 11:41:52 AM

mine

haven't taken pics since i custom fit it into my dash

the computer and amps are mounted under the rear cargo floor

running on centrafuse, i love it to death

i use it for nav/XM/FM/mp3s.

8/7/2007 3:30:35 PM