Thread: Anyone try this?

Originally Posted by 2k1Toaster

If your sole motivation for a CarPC is to save money, don't do it. It will only end in frustration.

If you want it because you're a geek, and saving money is just a bonus, then

I have a 2001 ex coupe which is exactly the same as yours (7th gen). I got my first system together for real cheap. We are lucky because once you take out the OEM HU, there is a space that fits an EBY701 Lilliput ripoff screen like the 7" Ex-Audio screen perfectly, and a Metra kit can go around it to make it look like a bought radio.

So welcome.

My primary motivation is that I am a geek, and I want more functionality beyond a cd/fm radio. The whole money thing is really a value thing for me than what I can afford. Example: 1Ghz 1GB machine costs $500, 2Ghz 2GB costs $1500 The extra power of the $1500 machine does not bring as much value as the first $500 did. More specifically the added video game and slight speed boost is not worth $1000 to me since I won't be playing games in the car.

To clarify, I would be very happy if I could mount one of my laptops in the car, but I think it would take up too much space in my little car, and airbag interference is another concern. Plus a touch screen is way easier and probably safer. A pda is small, but not enough power, it would seem my only option would be the setup you have or mounting a mini laptop.

Thanks for welcoming me. I have been an on and off visitor for over 2 years. I think I had a screen name but I forget.

don't do it!
You'll enjoy your small laptop for a while then it would outgrow you.
You end up buying a new touchscreen for your dash, maybe a new computer, and spending more and more money.

I say, get a portable gps or build a real carpc