computer in my VX

[MZ-N10]

well for me i dont have a gps,dvd, or mp3 deck....so a carputer is a cheaper upgrade then to buy say a pioneer n1(or the new one). aside from tat, u can play divx, avi, wmv, etc. u can also add a bluetooth adapter, wireless internet(still need access points tho).

[Maugan_VX]

I could care less about DVD and MP3, my headunit can play MP3 CD's as it is, however, I am interested in GPS (got it already) and this software, especially if I get the SC:
http://www.autotap.com/autotap_for_windows.html

[mbeach]

This is what I used to have for ECU interface, hooked up to a laptop (ala Brian Whatshisname from the F&F). Never got around to mounting the touchscreen for it though. Also looked into the HKS Camp system for digital gauges and info, but it costs big bucks.

http://www.ecutek.com/products/incardash/

[Whaleboy]

PVC when heated above around 110 degrees begins to release toxic fumes. PVC is a pretty nasty substance. I only mention this as when I was originally mounting my HID projectors to the stock VX headlamps I originally used PVC, after reading the material sheets I redid them in ABS.

You have been warned..

[iwanicki]

I take my laptop everywhere I go..I am writing this from my vehicross right now in a resturant parking lot....so cool

[Jungalbutt]

The thought of a Mac mini in a VX sounds kool (I travel with my laptop everywhere and it can be a real hassle sometimes) esp. with GPS etc.. but have you considered the heat that builds up in a car. can a mini handle the heat and humidity that can build up inside a car parked in the sun for three hours? I'm bringing this up because I had bought an ipod when they first came out and had left it in my camaro just one day and it got fried. First gen ipod couldnt handle it..had to send it in and get a new one. i dont think Minis are made to be portable in that sense. I dont think it'll make it. or you'll have to deal with the sound of the fans running constantly.. but then again i could be wrong.

[thedutchguy]

You want cool?

This is cool! :

See more here: http://www.tomtom.com/index.php?Language=4

It has touchscreen, bluetooth and the easiest operation system ever!

[WormGod]

Been a year and nobody has sold me on this. You are the weakest link! Buh bye!

Seriously, computer in a car.... fine, thats cool and all, but they are all still just laptops mounted on some toilet pipe. Intergration is where its at. Dash mounted. Gotta think more flush.

No, I'm not knocking what I have seen so far far (well, ya, maybe a little), but Gary sits here all unimpressed. C'mon, the challenge is there. We have already seen Whaleboy do some flush video mounts, so the ideas are there and possible.

*all in good fun folks. just trying to get those tech-mod minds running*

[MZ-N10]

just think CS:S in the vx as ur driving....how can u beat that?

[Bulldoggie]

Been a year and nobody has sold me on this. You are the weakest link! Buh bye!

Seriously, computer in a car.... fine, thats cool and all, but they are all still just laptops mounted on some toilet pipe. Intergration is where its at. Dash mounted. Gotta think more flush.

No, I'm not knocking what I have seen so far far (well, ya, maybe a little), but Gary sits here all unimpressed. C'mon, the challenge is there. We have already seen Whaleboy do some flush video mounts, so the ideas are there and possible.

*all in good fun folks. just trying to get those tech-mod minds running*

I agree,
in dash is way cooler, and the Tom Tom is easy to use and move from one car to another.
I would love to have either.
BUT for those on a budget (limited funds) a $100. antenna is a very good option vs. $900. for Tom Tom or $2000.+ for pioneer head unit (that only stays in one car)
I also would love to see someone do a "reversed" version of the "stock" Japan (RH drive) dash trim, (double din) for LH drive VX's. All other parts for in dash should be available from Isuzu. some of these parts may need to be reversed also, but I would need to have a RH drive VX to know for sure. Maybe carbon fiber? (Concepts)?
BTW: Police cars have laptops, and with hotspots I can do internet searches on the road (shoulder)
LoL my stronger brother

[CrzyFool]

I plan to put a mac-mini in the lower din and run it through my Avic n2 in the upper din, that plus a wireless keyboard and mouse . . . and I should be all set

[Yefim]

If you don't need a full blown PC in the car - some new PDAs make a much better addition and give a lot of the same functionality in a smaller form factor. I've been using my dell Axim X50v in my VX for over a year now. It has BT and WiFi built in, I use it with a Rickaline BT GPS unit and navigation is outstanding - on par with my wife's Infiniti FX35 built in GPS unit. I also use it for MP3 playback and video playback while not driving. The best part it is completely portable so I can take it with me anywhere. I highly recommend looking into that option as an alternative.

[Francesco Rizzo]

Check out coachreed's monitor install and for those of you thant don't like the mac there is the new pc version from aopen. Nothing against macs, but the software just isn't there: navigation or frontend. It's a shame too because a mini loaded is much smaller and cheaper than what you would spend on building an equal pc. good luck with the builds, hope to see more join the carputer club