Want to install Car PC in Landcruiser

What I want out of it.

1. GPS

2. Music storage.

3. DVD Playing capabilities.

4. Wireless Internet



Now what do I need.

1. Laptop/PC - (what are the fors and against)

2. Sound card - (want to run into existing head unit.)

3. GPS reciever - (i've scene these cheap as on e-bay, will a $70 one work)

4. LCD screen.

5. DVD player.



That's as much as I know.

What else do I need. I have read all these posts about power supplys. what are the options here.

You have probably seen this already, but:
http://www.mobileelectronics.com.au/forums...showtopic=85581

Hard to beat for the money, and makes things very easy when all you have to do is add a screen!

Thinking about buying this. Anyone able to comment on how well these systems work.

I can, I have a CarPC with the following specs:

2ghz Via c7 CPU (embedded in mobo, miniITX mobo with all the usual tricks)
1gb ram
Globalstat BU-353 GPS
160GB Laptop HDD
M2-ATX Powersupply (9-16v input) to run in a car
VoomPC 2 Case
Wireless USB adapter with 7dbi antenna
16x slim DVD-burner
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Xenarc 700IDT on its way (touchscreen 7" indash)
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The software side consists of:

Windows XP Pro SP2
Centrafuse (whatever their best version is) with Aussie maps, GPS works fine. Centrafuse IMO is the best front end for carPC's, pretty straight forward and user friendly, though it still needs quite alot of work done to it.

So as towards your question, with my current setup its more than capable of preforming all the tasks you would in a car, I.e. GPS, DVD, Music Video Playback. Can expand to offer alot more functionality in the future, i.e. OBDII reader for the car, multiple touchscreen, multiple monitors, whatever a computer can do.

-Rice

I would argue that RoadRunner is actually the best. But Ive only had limited use with Centrafuse. RoadRunner is free however, so you can try it out first and see what you think. I havent used StreetDeck. It (streetdeck) doesnt have Aus maps, and it costs a packet. RR works well and costs $0

hey got rice .. im currently looking to buy and make my own car pc... and i was wondering where you got the mobo?, and the case from ?
Sorry for stealing topic

reza, as a not that carpc for sale in the for sale section of this site doesn't have a built in startup/shutdown controller on the power supply, so one would have to be added if you wanted the computer to automatically boot up with ignition and automatically shut itself down when the ignition is turned off.

yeh i saw that ad, however i am wanting to build a carpc myself... however i have been looking for info on where i could buy a case, and a motherboard ... but no luck, i am looking for a store in sydney. and was wondering if any of you guys knew of any stores, or could lead me in the right direction.

Hey RezA,

Sorry about the late reply mate, hadnt checked this section is a while.

I got all my CarPC gear off US Ebay, check out this seller, his name is Howard, his website is: www.e-itx.com

His ebay username is the same as his website, he is an Excellet seller, i bought and paid for my items on the wednesday, he shipped them in a well packaged box and i recieved it on the friday (from the US no less) very good and super fast shipping.

There really arnt many specialists unless you go through VMS over here in Aus but there are pretty expensive, you can build it yourself with the parts you can get off Ebay US.

If you want, or need pictures of my current setup, just PM me and ill be happy to help you out

Cheers

-Rice

www.staticice.com.au - search for the parts you want there. As has been said, US Ebay is also an excellent option for hard to track down bits and pieces at good prices. The Aussie dollar is hauling right now, so it's a good time.

hey guys
Nah "Got Rice?" Don't worry about late reply, its ok.
and thanks to both of you for helping... will get bak to u soon