FAQ Poll: How much did your car PC cost?

**Pokiarchy** · 12-12-2005, 05:52 PM

Wow... 1k+? I've only spent 30 dollars so far.

**simbot41** · 12-12-2005, 07:37 PM

I got my computer from my dads school where they were dismantling all their old ones. But I am still looking at $700 all up

Being Aussie adds a couple of hundred though

**partyharty** · 12-12-2005, 07:40 PM

I have used several versions for my carpc and to be honest they dont add up to $500 all together.

First setup included a CRT monitor in the passenger seat (with an old pc which was free) This was a LONG TIME AGO 1996-1997 era

Second setup Norand Touchscreen 133 (was $75 shipped from ebay)
Had built in GPS but I had to purchase a PCMCIA Soundcard ($30 shipped)

So far up to $110

New system
Dell Laptop (currently on a homemade jotto desk style mount in the truck).
Laptop cost $200 and the Stand was approx $20 (for parts)

GPS Unit with Iguidence $50 shipped
802.11 PCMCIA card $10 shipped

Total is $390.00

Laptop is getting stripped and will be inset into the dash soon (I have to make sure the truck is going to make it through the year. Tranny is acting a bit funny). But in the end thats how you get 3 complete setups for under $500

c-ya
Chris

**kbyrd** · 12-19-2005, 12:23 PM

To keep this a FAQ-ish type thread, I'll provide some help (warning?) to newbies...

This turns into a money-pit hobby real quick. It's never done, there's always something more to spend money on. But, it's a lot of fun.

**nate@s-curves** · 12-19-2005, 12:39 PM

Its a hobby though like you said its never done, that is the best part.

**Mr Beta** · 12-20-2005, 03:42 AM

That much so far. Not completed yet.

**DJKhan85** · 12-20-2005, 08:58 AM

I'm up around 1200 or so. 3 versions. various prototypes and stuff that just flat out didn't work out but cost me money. I am still not done and really don't ever see a definitive set amount I will end up paying.

**Nukeb32dc2** · 12-20-2005, 11:07 AM

P3 750 with 384Meg RAM, 32 M. Video RAM FREEBIE / OLD STUFF

DeLorme EarthMate 2005 with GPS reciever $100

13' USB and SVGA cable $45

Lilliput 7" Touchscreen / Mirror $279

Sound Blaster Live USB (behind monitor) $50

microphone (for GPS, future bluetooth) $15

I was at 490, then i splurged on a USB 2.0 card, 21 bucks and turned my carpc into a project again, damnit, if curious....

Queer USB 2.0 Upgrade prob.

OH YAH, KenwoodMP3 with aux. in pack - already owned but purchased 3plus years ago for around 400

**RichEO** · 01-09-2006, 05:13 PM

MII12000 £138
256MB RAM £20
200GB HDD £75
8" touchscreen £125
802.11g £18
mouse £5
ATI remote £20
case £30
7 port usb 2.0 hub £10
USB slot load cd-rw & DVD £50
GPS £50
GPRS card £30
USB soundcard £8
USB bluetooth dongle £7
M1-ATX £50

That's £636, or $1122

There are cables and bits and bobs probably totalling £30 or more that have mostly not been used. And no software or audio included in that total.

**rudbwoy** · 01-21-2006, 10:01 AM

I'm a noob here. I just want to say, what a GREAT site this is!! I look forward to learning more from this forum.

My set up:
Work Truck: 02 Ford Ranger
Jotto Desk Laptop mount $300
Dell D600(picture is old, shows Dell csx) $work provided
MS Streets and Trips 2005 $15
GPS BU-303 $70
FM Modulator for MP3s $20
Vector Power Maxx SST inverter $50

I hate Thomas guides: