Thread: newbie parts for carpc

Hello people,
I am very new to this whole thing.
I had the idea for a car computer a couple of days ago
and found your site.

I'm very new to this so im trying to soak up as much knowledge as possible
before I even consider trying anything. Any of your wise information will be greately appreciated.

I have a couple of questions:
When you build a computer in your car you have to worry about the worst conditions possible. I'm curious about the following:
Temperature and weather conditions. How do they affect computer parts?
humidity? extreme heat, extreme cold? etc...

Road conditions?
bumps? potholes? steep turns?

How do I plan for these things?
Hard drives have a tendency to go at the slightest sign of problems?
would u guys suggest a hard drive or a compact flash drive?

thanks a lot in advance for any help you can provide....

oooh also that meet in new rochell... can anyone give me the particulars as I would be honored to attend.... Thank you soooo mcuh..