Successful VGA to head unit yet?

**wrxsti** · 04-15-2006, 11:27 AM

Sorry, been away trying to get ready for next db drags, still on the carputer seen with my xenarc and laptop (represent) but unfortunately I an told somewhere between 150 and 160db my laptop will quit, and I may have to add a head unit for comps

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Not really using my touchscreen like I thought I would either, so I'm wondering...

Has anyone been successful yet at using a (quality) head unit with screen as their vga input?

I know someone was trying to crack Clarion, and I thought a certain Pioneer might?

Thanks, I apoligize for not reading and following you guys as much as I used to, but I am out there in comp scene passing the word about us (MP3CAR.com)

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**DarquePervert** · 04-15-2006, 01:29 PM

Read the forums, then.
Someone hacked a Kenwood unit, I believe.

And who told you that your computer would fail at a certain decible level? Why would it?

**wrxsti** · 04-15-2006, 02:03 PM

Originally Posted by DarquePervert

Read the forums, then.
Someone hacked a Kenwood unit, I believe.

And who told you that your computer would fail at a certain decible level? Why would it?

No one had to tell me, I've seen it happen. 150 - 160db and it will shutdown or freeze. Mine is doing weird things and optical mouse will not function at full volume and as of right now I am making the jump to about 7500 watts to 2 subs if you are wondering what it takes to freeze yours.

Enough db and your body will fail too.

**Tuanies** · 04-15-2006, 02:16 PM

Probably because the hard drive can't take it.

**Peoples** · 04-15-2006, 02:17 PM

that doesnt make sense......your laptop isnt producing the decibles.........i could see if maybe you had it right against a huge *** sub's magnet......but even then....

**wrxsti** · 04-15-2006, 02:27 PM

Originally Posted by Peoples

that doesnt make sense......your laptop isnt producing the decibles.........i could see if maybe you had it right against a huge *** sub's magnet......but even then....

Comp is maybe louder than you think, if you sat in my truck, you might understand what happens inside a computer, and everything inside the vehicle.

**Peoples** · 04-15-2006, 09:30 PM

.....unless you bought a laptop with a built in amp.....your computer is not generating that much sound.....the amp is doing it. Thus cranking the volume on the computer.....will not make it freeze/crash

**sama** · 04-15-2006, 09:36 PM

either you can use a top brand head unit with a hacked display

or

you can go about solving why your laptop is crashing.

if you want to do the second one, I would suggest checking another laptop in the car. failing that, there are a zillion things that can be done to stop if from shaking, or being affected by shaking. For example, you could boot off a compact flash card in a read-only operating system mode. that would mean your system cannot crash from vibrations unless a you get hit by a stray astroid!

lots of things to try

**wrxsti** · 04-15-2006, 10:30 PM

Originally Posted by sama

either you can use a top brand head unit with a hacked display

or

you can go about solving why your laptop is crashing.

if you want to do the second one, I would suggest checking another laptop in the car. failing that, there are a zillion things that can be done to stop if from shaking, or being affected by shaking. For example, you could boot off a compact flash card in a read-only operating system mode. that would mean your system cannot crash from vibrations unless a you get hit by a stray astroid!

lots of things to try

Must play comp cd given to you.
Never said my laptop has crashed, but it will as I get louder, right now it has failed to respond (pause) a few times (remote) and I have had to get in and turn it down (painful). In reference, people in my class are blowing their windows out and external podiums for signal units are common, but I don't want one yet.

From what I understand:

High end changer < head unit < laptop in terms of db tolerance.

And yes, finally to get back on topic, a hacked high end head unit is EXACTLY what I need (hence thread title).

Any ideas?