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*Update*
Installed a Optima yellow top deep-cycle battery in trunk. Now I can finally leave the CarPC on Standby for extended periods without worrying about starting the car. Aside from near-instant on/off, it's one step closer to the wifi intrusion camera I've had in mind.
To go with that, I replaced/upgraded the computer in the JettaPC. I got great deal ($45) on an "older" box on ebay. Some of new specs if anyone's interested;
Intel 815E / PIII 866 / 512MB / AGP ATI Radeon. The new mobo leaves room for upto a 1.13GHz upgrade, which I've seen go for around $20. Doesn't sound like much with todays newer CPU's but more than enough for a carputer. Just for the record, I found my first 266 was able to do everything I do now (MP3, DivX/DVD, GPS, Wifi), less some winamp viz's. The lower power consumption and heat output is a plus, too.
Also modded the new case with variable speed "blow-hole" fan for improved cooling.
The next planned addition is a infrared wide angle backup camera.
Just for the ****s and giggles I'll probably add pics of the updated setup later.
Last edited by ppgt94 : 06-04-2006 at 10:19 AM.
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