Using UMPC as a carputer

**sqesy** · 08-21-2006, 07:07 PM

After researching carputers for months, I finally figure out UMPC will be my ultimate solution. It is easy to setup, less wiring and no power issues. However, I'm supprised to see most UMPCs do not have a car mount. I'm going to buy a TabletKiosk eo UMPC i7210. It only has some VESA kind of mounting plate. Does anyone know if there is an alternative way to mount a small UMPC on windshield or vent?

**tom61** · 08-21-2006, 11:01 PM

I've not seen anything for sale like that, but using some creativity you could probably make one.

**carrypad-chippy** · 08-22-2006, 02:13 AM

The Samsung Q1 has a dedicated car mount available and there is talk of one for the tablet kiosk eo v7110.

I'm getting the 7210 too next week but as far as I know, there is no car mount for it. You might be able to find a vesa mount that works though. I'll keep you in mind when i'm looking at accesories.

Watch out for the 7210 reviews on Carrypad.com in the next weeks.

Regards
Steve.
Carypad.com

**carrypad-chippy** · 09-02-2006, 05:04 PM

sqesy

I'm doing some more research into using a UMPC as a car computer now.
I should be getting an i7210 next week and will be looking at the following things.

1) Which Navigation software to use (in Europe)
Ideall I would like something that can get live traffic updates via a cellular data connection (via my mobile phone) with weather too.
2) Mounting. How the hell am I going to mount this think in a Car. At the moment i'm looking for a generic window mount that might work.
3) What front-end to use for MP3's (might use the built-in Windows Media Skin which is supposed ot be OK.)

Other thoughts are: Can I use it to control the mobile phone. Quick-release needed for pasing it to the passenger. Voice control (needs a decent mic. Not sure that the i7210 mic will be good enough. Gesture control.

I'll try and keep some updates going in this thread and on my journal.

Regards
Steve.