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wi77iam · 10-05-2006, 06:15 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by SwapMeet

Well, I'm done with my rant. I realize that there are those who have completed a fully-realized CarPC, but it seems like they're in the minority (Oh, and I'm jealous). Most everybody else has to live with a less-than-perfect solution and have learned to make some compromises. That may be running 800x600 on a 800x480 native screen, putting up with minor ground loop noise, or waiting forever for the computer to boot when starting the car. I was just expecting more nearly 3 years after finding this forum. I didn't want to spend over $1000 only to come up short somehow. Upcoming OEM products feature almost everything we're looking for (GPS, MP3, DVD, Traffic), and non-PC aftermarket products are quickly improving as well. There's still a gap between a non-PC solution and a CarPC, plus a CarPC still features more flexibility. I'm still holding out hope for an ideal CarPC solution.

Nothing is ever perfect and there's no such thing as an ideal solution. Like everything else computer-related, you can wait forever for someone to build your ideal carPC or you can build your own. That's kind of the idea of this hobby. I think your statement that the people who have built a satisfactory working carPC being in the minority is just wrong. Take a look at the Show Off forum.

I don't mean to sound nasty, and I hope you don't take offense, but if you haven't been able to build yourself a carPC that makes you happy out of all the tons of components available, after trying for several years, then maybe it's time to move on and find another hobby.

10-05-2006, 06:15 AM	#6
wi77iam Maximum Bitrate Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Hatfield, PA Vehicle: 2004 Subaru WRX STi Posts: 558 My Photos: ()	Quote: Originally Posted by SwapMeet Well, I'm done with my rant. I realize that there are those who have completed a fully-realized CarPC, but it seems like they're in the minority (Oh, and I'm jealous). Most everybody else has to live with a less-than-perfect solution and have learned to make some compromises. That may be running 800x600 on a 800x480 native screen, putting up with minor ground loop noise, or waiting forever for the computer to boot when starting the car. I was just expecting more nearly 3 years after finding this forum. I didn't want to spend over $1000 only to come up short somehow. Upcoming OEM products feature almost everything we're looking for (GPS, MP3, DVD, Traffic), and non-PC aftermarket products are quickly improving as well. There's still a gap between a non-PC solution and a CarPC, plus a CarPC still features more flexibility. I'm still holding out hope for an ideal CarPC solution. Nothing is ever perfect and there's no such thing as an ideal solution. Like everything else computer-related, you can wait forever for someone to build your ideal carPC or you can build your own. That's kind of the idea of this hobby. I think your statement that the people who have built a satisfactory working carPC being in the minority is just wrong. Take a look at the Show Off forum. I don't mean to sound nasty, and I hope you don't take offense, but if you haven't been able to build yourself a carPC that makes you happy out of all the tons of components available, after trying for several years, then maybe it's time to move on and find another hobby. __________________ ***************************** ***************************** Last edited by wi77iam : 10-05-2006 at 06:17 AM.