Can't I Use a LAPTOP

**gunshotspunture** · 01-08-2006, 03:27 PM

can i just use my laptop rather then a little carputer? i am going to use a in dash motorized screen, and i would like to have GPS and Bluetooth, i drive a 78 duster so the wiring should be fun and simple haha but i need to know how would i run my car's audio to the laptop im just going to run a real simple low amped system for now no subs or any thing just OEM i think, but i need to know how to get some audio hooked up, and what do i need to do to power it all?

**Peoples** · 01-08-2006, 03:31 PM

pfft....a laptop? that would be extremely difficult......there is no possible way you'd ever be able to do that....unless you design laptops and power controllers for a living. If you're not an electrical engineer, i'd suggest you find a new hobby.

**gunshotspunture** · 01-08-2006, 03:38 PM

ill just buy a complete carputer then, but i need to know a simple way to run my audio which is OEM in a 78 duster to the pc

**rev2** · 01-08-2006, 03:42 PM

There have been quite a few laptop installs.

**Peoples** · 01-08-2006, 03:44 PM

I dont know what emotiocon to use, lol

**wilsonj** · 01-08-2006, 03:44 PM

I considered using a laptop also. I can't see why it wouldn't work!!! Use a docking station and powersupply for it.

Mine wakes up from standby in 3sec, much faster than any other PC I have tried. And it wakes on USB, so I would be able to just touch the screen and have it wake!

What am I missing?? Why would one need to be an electrical engineer!???

**Peoples** · 01-08-2006, 03:44 PM

omfg

**Peoples** · 01-08-2006, 03:45 PM

maybe i should stop picking on the n00bs

**gunshotspunture** · 01-08-2006, 03:52 PM

haha i just want to do the most simplest carputer set up, im only using it for music,dvd,and nav MABEY bluetooth, i just dont know hoe to power it and hookup volume

**Peoples** · 01-08-2006, 03:57 PM

search the forum, try to find a dc-dc power adapter for your laptop, and look into standalone shutdown controllers, as you will not want the system running while your car is off.