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View Poll Results: How much did your Car PC installation cost?
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$500 or less
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20.28% |
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$500-$750
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13.17% |
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$750-$1000
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18.72% |
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$1000-$1250
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$1250-$1500
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$1500 or more
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12-12-2005, 04:52 PM
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Low Bitrate
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Cali
Vehicle: 1971 Volkswagen Transporter
Posts: 73
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Wow... 1k+? I've only spent 30 dollars so far.
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12-12-2005, 06:37 PM
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#32
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Low Bitrate
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 72
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I got my computer from my dads school where they were dismantling all their old ones. But I am still looking at $700 all up
Being Aussie adds a couple of hundred though
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12-12-2005, 06:40 PM
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#33
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Newbie
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 49
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I have used several versions for my carpc and to be honest they dont add up to $500 all together.
First setup included a CRT monitor in the passenger seat (with an old pc which was free) This was a LONG TIME AGO 1996-1997 era
Second setup Norand Touchscreen 133 (was $75 shipped from ebay)
Had built in GPS but I had to purchase a PCMCIA Soundcard ($30 shipped)
So far up to $110
New system
Dell Laptop (currently on a homemade jotto desk style mount in the truck).
Laptop cost $200 and the Stand was approx $20 (for parts)
GPS Unit with Iguidence $50 shipped
802.11 PCMCIA card $10 shipped
Total is $390.00
Laptop is getting stripped and will be inset into the dash soon (I have to make sure the truck is going to make it through the year. Tranny is acting a bit funny). But in the end thats how you get 3 complete setups for under $500
c-ya
Chris
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Dell P2 400 Laptop (reworked)
GPS Mouse -w- Iguidence
802.11 Realtek PCMCIA Network card
Custom Laptop Stand
www.chrisrowland.com
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12-19-2005, 11:23 AM
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#34
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Maximum Bitrate
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Mountain View, CA
Vehicle: 2005 VW GTI
Posts: 485
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To keep this a FAQ-ish type thread, I'll provide some help (warning?) to newbies...
This turns into a money-pit hobby real quick. It's never done, there's always something more to spend money on. But, it's a lot of fun.
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12-19-2005, 11:39 AM
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Newbie
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Hudsonville, MI
Vehicle: 1996 Chevrolet S-10
Posts: 19
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Its a hobby though like you said its never done, that is the best part.
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12-20-2005, 02:42 AM
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#36
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Low Bitrate
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: San Antonio Texas
Vehicle: 05 Corolla
Posts: 63
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That much so far. Not completed yet.
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12-20-2005, 07:58 AM
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#37
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Constant Bitrate
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Boston, Mass
Vehicle: 2004 Nissan Altima 2.5SL
Posts: 173
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I'm up around 1200 or so. 3 versions. various prototypes and stuff that just flat out didn't work out but cost me money. I am still not done and really don't ever see a definitive set amount I will end up paying.
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Computer:
COMPLETE SYSTEM OVERHAUL!!!!!!
STAY TUNED IN THE UPCOMING WEEKS!
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12-20-2005, 10:07 AM
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#38
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Newbie
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Farifield
Vehicle: 1998 Acura Integra
Posts: 6
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P3 750 with 384Meg RAM, 32 M. Video RAM FREEBIE / OLD STUFF
DeLorme EarthMate 2005 with GPS reciever $100
13' USB and SVGA cable $45
Lilliput 7" Touchscreen / Mirror $279
Sound Blaster Live USB (behind monitor) $50
microphone (for GPS, future bluetooth) $15
I was at 490, then i splurged on a USB 2.0 card, 21 bucks and turned my carpc into a project again, damnit, if curious....
http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=65701
OH YAH, KenwoodMP3 with aux. in pack - already owned but purchased 3plus years ago for around 400 |
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01-09-2006, 04:13 PM
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Newbie
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: N Wales
Vehicle: '99 Lexus IS200 SE
Posts: 17
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MII12000 £138
256MB RAM £20
200GB HDD £75
8" touchscreen £125
802.11g £18
mouse £5
ATI remote £20
case £30
7 port usb 2.0 hub £10
USB slot load cd-rw & DVD £50
GPS £50
GPRS card £30
USB soundcard £8
USB bluetooth dongle £7
M1-ATX £50
That's £636, or $1122
There are cables and bits and bobs probably totalling £30 or more that have mostly not been used. And no software or audio included in that total.
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Hardware: MII12000/512MB RAM/250GB HDD/8" touchscreen/slot load dvd/M1-ATX, 802.11g/bluetooth
Software: Road Runner, Map Monkey
Working on: reliablility!
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01-21-2006, 09:01 AM
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#40
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Newbie
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Yay Area
Vehicle: 02 Z71 Tahoe, 02 Ford Ranger
Posts: 2
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I'm a noob here. I just want to say, what a GREAT site this is!! I look forward to learning more from this forum.
My set up:
Work Truck: 02 Ford Ranger
Jotto Desk Laptop mount $300
Dell D600(picture is old, shows Dell csx) $work provided
MS Streets and Trips 2005 $15
GPS BU-303 $70
FM Modulator for MP3s $20
Vector Power Maxx SST inverter $50
I hate Thomas guides:
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01-21-2006, 10:06 PM
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#41
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Newbie
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Florida Keys
Vehicle: 01 Toyota 4runner
Posts: 8
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Well its cost me so far about 800 including the screen (lilli) i dont have a dvd burner, gps, xm radio, or am/fm radio yet, so i think it'll be more closer to 1300 by the time im done, its well worth it though.
I think the more RIGHT you do it, the more its gonna cost. I'd rather pay more for a tits setup.
oh and yes, this site is awesome, definitely would have cost alot more if it wasnt for the wealth of knowledge this site has to offer, leave all the trial and error to someone else.. That'll save you money. This website has enabled me to build my carputer the first time, right.
Last edited by atmos114 : 01-21-2006 at 10:09 PM.
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03-28-2006, 01:32 PM
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#42
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Low Bitrate
Join Date: May 2005
Location: SoCal
Vehicle: 2001 honda civic
Posts: 69
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i totalled everything almost 1500, not including those times i had to rewire all the stuff and my ts burn out...
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Have M10000, 40gb 2.5"hdd, i guidance, wireless,slim slot drive, delorme gps, roadrunner, liliput touchscreen, opus150w ...
all fabrication done...
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03-28-2006, 08:28 PM
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#43
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Variable Bitrate
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 241
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Quote: Originally Posted by Rafster
If you're gonna pay more than $1500 for a system, why not just get something like a Pioneer Avic-D1 or N2?
I figure for mine, ~$700 including the screen I still don't have!!!
Peace,
Rafster
um.... because a computer can do more?
plus, i already have one of these:
 
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carputer - done.
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05-29-2006, 11:56 AM
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#44
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FLAC
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Vehicle: 2005 Honda Civic
Posts: 935
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I bought a $1200 screen that wasn't compatible with my system so I was in the hole right from the start. I'm a perfect example of why you should  .
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Ampie Case
2.5" Hard Drive 80GB Toshiba 5400rpm
Kingston 512 MB DDR RAM PC3200
Xenarc 700TSV - VGA Monitor
VIA EPIA M10000 Mini-ITX Mainboard
M1-ATX 90 Watt - Smart Power Supply
2005 Honda Civic
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05-30-2006, 10:46 PM
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#45
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Constant Bitrate
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 163
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over 1500+ including new amp, front components, rears and tools and such  but well worth it so far! |
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