Already owned the laptop! Thought I was taking the cool/on a shoestring approach to in car entertainment! Damn, I shoulda bought this.
http://www.crutchfield.com/App/Produ...AVICD3X&tp=526
$860 to date, $400 more anticipated!:
$434 - xenarc 700TSV w/windshield mount
$60 - delorme earthmate gps adapter with 2008 maps.
(but now I probably want iguidance, add another $105)
$9 iGuidance demo shipping
$70 dc-ac adapter
(but I probably need P1900 + 5v + Auto-on adapter - add $220)
$96 carCar2PC adapter (intergation seems shaky, fyi)
$52 HD Radio (DMHD1000)
$24 HD Radio cables
$87 - new laptop battery
$27 - bluetooth card
(owe those guys at least a $10 RoadRunner donation, and a $10 DFX donation.)
(still need a USB sound card and powered USB hub - add $50)
If my wife ever finds this thread, she'll kill me!
Plus, I think I'm gonna need a new battery, new spark plugs. They better send out those tax rebates fast! CarPC's are patriotic. Forget those communist, integrated, totaly stable, aftermarket HUs.
(Blast)