FS: Aopen Pandora MiniPC carputer plus extras

Quack · 07-30-2006, 02:35 PM

I'm selling my Aopen Pandora MiniPC-based carputer. I travel a lot for work and decided that a simpler head unit-based setup is more appropriate for me. The computer case has some significant scratches from where it was originally installed beneath the passenger seat. The scratches are on the top and the left side. The scratches are slightly visible on the front (CD/DVD slot side) of the case. The scratches are completely cosmetic and do not impact performance in any way. Detailed pictures of the case are at the end of the post.

This is an Aopen Pandora MiniPC (MP915-B) with the CD/DVD Combo Drive and the following components installed (all purchased new):

Intel Celeron M Processor 370 (1.5 GHz, 1MB Cache, 400 MHz FSB)
512MB RAM (Transcend brand)
80GB Samsung 5400RPM hard drive
Aopen wireless kit (miniPCI card and antenna)
Windows XP SP2

FrodoPlayer release 1.09 is installed and running. I've done all the work to solder the turn-on wires to the power button so your ignition/PSU controls On/Off/Standby/Hibernate (in the pictures, these are the green wires coming out of the back of the computer case). I've also done the work to the power plug so you can connect the computer directly to your PSU. There are also about 2,600 mp3's on the hard drive that I didn't have a chance to remove before I took the computer out of my car.

I am also including some extras:

2 extension cables (10 ft. SVGA and 6 ft. USB - great if you're placing the computer in the trunk and the monitor in the dash)
D-Link 7-port USB Hub
Mini-Key USB Keyboard DGPN-570

Everything was purchased new in late February and installed in early March, so it's not been used very much. Everything works perfectly. I purchased everything for $716.05 and am selling it for $500 including shipping to the continental US. If you're outside the continental US, buyer pays shipping and I will give you a quote.

I am also selling my Carnetix Power Supply and Navigation antenna/software. I will consider reasonable offers for any combination of Computer, Power Supply and Navigation package.

I have a 100% feedback rating (37 transactions since March '03) on ebay. Click here to view my feedback profile.
Paypal to a confirmed address works best for me, but I will also accept money order or personal check. The latter two must clear before shipping.

More pics of the case:

CJ8501 · 07-30-2006, 03:03 PM

http://www.mp3car.com/store/product_...roducts_id=197 $279

http://cgi.ebay.com/Intel-Celeron-M_...QQcmdZViewItem
$10-20

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820208017
$51

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822144379
$80

http://www.saveateagle.com/90-8ex58-...0010&ovtac=CMP
$32

plus kepyboard and usb hub

= around 500 plus a little for shipping

Sorry, but you could get everything for the same price, brand new....unless you include the cds and licenses for windows....... just stating the obvious... you may want to lower your price if you want to sell it

Quack · 07-30-2006, 03:21 PM

If you're going to compare prices, compare them apples to apples. That CPU off ebay is used. Do you know how many people have bought $20 CPU's off ebay and never gotten them to work? I bought mine brand new, installed it, and watched it run perfectly for 4 months in my Pandora without any problems. It's still installed and operating perfectly and is guaranteed not DOA.

And, I'm including Windows XP installed and running perfectly. That's a significant value you're not including in your comparison. Also, the extras have over a $100 value at retail.

All this includes shipping.

Quote: Originally Posted by CJ8501

http://www.mp3car.com/store/product_...roducts_id=197 $279

http://cgi.ebay.com/Intel-Celeron-M_...QQcmdZViewItem
$10-20

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820208017
$51

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822144379
$80

http://www.saveateagle.com/90-8ex58-...0010&ovtac=CMP
$32

plus kepyboard and usb hub

= around 500 plus a little for shipping

Sorry, but you could get everything for the same price, brand new....unless you include the cds and licenses for windows....... just stating the obvious... you may want to lower your price if you want to sell it

riddle14 · 07-31-2006, 11:39 AM

sent you a pm

Monkee · 07-31-2006, 05:59 PM

Are you willing to sell these items listed here?

Quote: Originally Posted by Quack

I am also including some extras:

2 extension cables (10 ft. SVGA and 6 ft. USB - great if you're placing the computer in the trunk and the monitor in the dash)
D-Link 7-port USB Hub
Mini-Key USB Keyboard DGPN-570