Thread: Carputer in a MKIV Supra

I have been reading this forum for a few days and still have questions..

I have recently put a MAP-ECU2 in my car which is Windows based and I've used my friends Laptop to tune my car with but, I wanted to put a dedicated "carputer" to it. I had no Idea there were going to be so many options.. After countless hours of reading I have gathered a lot of info and I thank you guys GREATLY! here are my thoughts

I want a Laptop based system becuase of the low heat, Low Power, it's small and if need be easily removable.
I currently have a Pioneer Avh7500dvd which plays dvd, cd, mp3, Tv Tuner and has an option to hook up Navi for another $250 or so dollars.. but, I've read GPS for PC can be had for about $85-$100 plus the software (IGuidance)
As far as the Display is concerned I have 2 options.... Somethig like a K90 touch screen in the din above my pioneer or a Lilliput 7" touch screen in the driver side visor.
I have already bought a 400/800 peak watt Inverter that I will probably hardwire to the car batt.
I just don't know where to start collecting parts or maybe I should get a whole laptop.. What are some of the basic things I'm going to want in a Laptop purchase... I am looking for an inexpensive system with some good copabilities (I don't mind spending more on the display)
I know you guys are tired of answering these ques.. and I'm sorry
If somone could list the things I could do with what I have or what I should get..or maybe some different options I may have using my exsiting poineer..

Here is a pic of my interior, there is also a TV monitor in the pass. visor. I did all the work my self


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