Thread: Tablet PC as carputer

Hi Folks, newbie here
Dont know if this has been brought up yet, but I am using a tablet PC as my carputer.Since it is a tablet, I use it vertically with the keyboard folded up inside.It is an Averatec C3500.
I have touch screen interface via a stylus. It has 60gig HDD, but I have installed an external HDD of 160gig, to hold my music (about 80gig so far),under the back seat.
It has wifii to get online in hotspots, and my driveway. I use an orinoco gold wifi card hooked up to an external antenna.
Of course GPS navigation is a snap with streets and trips and a $45 GPS reciever.
Line out audio into aux. line in on my head unit.
Of course, it plays DVDs
1 gig of DDR ram
12" screen with very easy to use brightness control.
It runs an AMD athlon M 2200 processor.
DVDrom/CDrw drive
Plus take it in the house, or motel room when you want with minimal disconect.
Cost $1100 after rebates

I think I have everything a carputer should have.....but...it is not a custom/indash install from components.Easy to move when it comes time for new vehicle.
I praise those in this group for their creativity, patience, persistance, and knowledge, but for me, this was the best route. I only had to build a mount.Not much of a problem for a good carpenter.
Flame me if you want for this approach that is not in line with what I am seeing on this group, but hey...it is just an alternative!