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gqmd · 03-24-2005, 10:30 AM

For me laptop definitely worked better. Initially I tried the motherboard in the truck with a psu thing, just too many problems. I've had the carputer (laptop) in my car for about 6 years now, so i guess things have changed since then. I have a thinkpad mounted vertically on the side of my truck slid onto a port replicator (select-a-port) connected to an IBM DC car adapter. With the switch mounted to one of the momentary channels on my alarm remote and also to a auto turn on/shut down circuit. Being most of my time in NYC, only IBM quality and durability can survice those massive potholes, without my carputer even skipping a beat.

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03-24-2005, 10:30 AM	#22
gqmd Newbie Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Maryland Posts: 39	For me laptop definitely worked better. Initially I tried the motherboard in the truck with a psu thing, just too many problems. I've had the carputer (laptop) in my car for about 6 years now, so i guess things have changed since then. I have a thinkpad mounted vertically on the side of my truck slid onto a port replicator (select-a-port) connected to an IBM DC car adapter. With the switch mounted to one of the momentary channels on my alarm remote and also to a auto turn on/shut down circuit. Being most of my time in NYC, only IBM quality and durability can survice those massive potholes, without my carputer even skipping a beat. ... __________________ Biostar MicroATX with 2600+ XP-M Xenarc TS VGA 60GB Notebook Drive Opus 150W PSU Rikaline 6010 Gyration Keyboard and Mouse (for passengers) 5 GB MicroDrive in-dash for quick access V710 for Bluetooth internet express network