New Car Computer Noob Need Help

johnyeros · 07-26-2003, 05:16 PM

Ok guys, i been reading this forum for like a month now and I been planning my

carputer on my Mazda6 I just got 2 months ago..

I was thinking building my own shuttle computer..etc but i kinda find that

pointless because I didn't want to spend like 500 buck on just it and like 2 ghz

computer for my car. I thought like 600-1000 mhz should be fast enouhg for
gps, dvd, divx, mp3..etc

Ok.. so i just find a computer

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...ory=31505&rd=1

that's it.. it doesn't seem to have video out, which mean i'm going to get a tv
graphic card that has it. thinking of a geforce with tv-out

It will either go in my trunk or under passenger seat.. so yall give me

suggestion on what to do.

I will need:
-Power inverter -- how many watt do u think i need?
-7 inch LCD -- any good suggestion on touch screen? they probably too expansive

so i might go normal LCD
-UPS -- for automatic shut down..etc?
-Switch (route to the dashboard so i can turn car on/off..)
-GPS -- which company?
-Wireless Adapter for Easy transfer -- 802.11b
-FM MODULATOR -- LineX USB Wireless Stereo FM Transmitter

and also.. let said i decide to run the computer from trunk.. where can i get a RCA/S-video cable that run from the back of the car to the front? that's a lot of freaking distance..how do you guys do this.. please help

any help will greatly be appreciated.. plus u guys get first dip on pix when i get it done

tejesh83 · 07-26-2003, 06:14 PM

Screw the power inverter and get an Opus. See power supplies section for details.

Pick up a Xenarc or DSCustom touchscreen. See lcd display section for details.

Copilot 2003 GPS Software/Reciever. See GPS section for details.

Also, try to find a non FM Modulator sound input method if possible. If FM Modulator is a must, make sure you pick a good/best one. Search the forums or google. I believe apple makes a nice one.

Try http://www.callcct.com for your cable needs.

BTW: You can never have enough Ghz.