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**Gwen** · 01-24-2006, 02:50 AM

Hi all,

Just wanna send greetz to all.
Been browsing the forum for a while now

The questions will be coming soon, I'm sure ...

Gwen

**Quattro** · 01-24-2006, 02:52 AM

welcome Stefani.

Good luck.

**kirbycope** · 01-24-2006, 02:55 AM

Originally Posted by Quattro

welcome Stefani.

how original...
how about:
Congresswoman Gwen Moore, Representing Wisconsin's 4th Distict

**Linde** · 01-24-2006, 04:21 AM

Welcome!

**ODYSSEY** · 01-24-2006, 04:32 AM

**Enforcer** · 01-24-2006, 05:32 AM

I was more thing "There's nothing going on but the rent"

GUTHRIE

**Gwen** · 01-25-2006, 08:35 AM

Been browsing, and what U think of this:

- ATX mainboard, up to 2 Gbyte RAM
- 1,8" HD, 80 GB
- Touchscreen
- Power Supply Here (what U think ? )
- USB GPS Mouse
- USB DVD-Rom
- USB FM Radio
- MediaEngine Front Engine
- Freedrive (If I can get registered on the site

)

That's about it for now

G

**DarquePervert** · 01-25-2006, 08:47 AM

One thing you didn't mention is the CPU.
CPU is vitally important because that's a huge factor in how much power teh system draws.

The PSU you specified (PW-200M) does not provide regulated 12v. So as your car's power output fluctuates (typically between 10v and 18v), so will the power to the motherboard. I the power drops below a certain point, the motherboard sill shut off or the system will crash. If the power is too high, you'll fry your motherboard and/or CPU. In order to have this PSU work with a vehicle PC, you need a voltage regulator, like the Carnetix units that are available in the mp3car.com store.
Personally, i'd go with an all-in-one solution like the M-series or an Opus model. They regulate the 12v rail, have battery protection, a startup/shutdown controller and other features as well. The issue with those units is spec'ing a system to fit with in the power constraints of DC-DC PSUs.

You are looking at a 1.8" HDD. Nothing wrong with that, but you can save a few bucks by going with a 2.5" HDD of the same capacity.

**Gwen** · 01-25-2006, 09:01 AM

One thing you didn't mention is the CPU.

Can get one up to 3Ghz, dono yet.

You are looking at a 1.8" HDD. Nothing wrong with that, but you can save a few bucks by going with a 2.5" HDD of the same capacity

Was only thinking of weight gain. What's the pro's & con's between 1,8 & 2,5?

cheers

**Enforcer** · 01-25-2006, 10:00 AM

Originally Posted by Gwen

Was only thinking of weight gain. What's the pro's & con's between 1,8 & 2,5?

cheers

Are you anorexic or something? weight difference between a 1.8 and a 2.5.

2.5's hardly weigh anything as it is. Not worth the cost to save a small bit of weight.