? about using laptop in my truck

catchinup99f150 · 09-04-2006, 12:19 AM

I already have a system in my truck and want to use my laptop as an mp3 player for it. I want to put my xbox in my truck and i also am putting in a 10 inch flipdown monitor. My question is can i run my tv and xbox with my laptop so that whatever is on my laptop screen is on my tv screen. thanks for the help i'm new to this. matt

catchinup99f150 · 09-04-2006, 12:32 AM

I'm not to good with computer so any help will be grateful!!! but anyway i also have a docking station i plan on mounting inside a new custom center console i'm building that will stay in permant that way i can just pop my laptop on and off of it for what ever i need to do. Is this a good way to try and step the system up with???

AllThingsEnd · 09-04-2006, 12:34 AM

wait im confused, you want to run your xbox to your laptop then to your tv?

catchinup99f150 · 09-04-2006, 12:53 AM

yes i want to be able to play movies or games on both my flip down tv an d my laptop screen

AllThingsEnd · 09-04-2006, 01:10 AM

i think you could use a pcmcia tv tuner, and then get an RF adaptor for the xbox and hook it up to your computer that way i would suppose

catchinup99f150 · 09-04-2006, 01:21 AM

do you think using the docking station is a good idea i thought of using this because it has 5 usb ports and i could also hook up wireless mouse and keyboard to it to stay in the truck.

Freelander · 09-04-2006, 01:23 AM

you can do everything you talked about. buy a screen with multiple inputs, the vga for the laptop & rca for the xbox.

a word of advice, selecting the right power supply is usually overlooked. if you haven't already done so, read the FAQ section about power supplies to get an idea of what you need. look for phrases like startup/shutdown and regulated voltage.

Freelander · 09-04-2006, 01:24 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by catchinup99f150

do you think using the docking station is a good idea i thought of using this because it has 5 usb ports and i could also hook up wireless mouse and keyboard to it to stay in the truck.

i use a docking station and a laptop in my car. i like it because i can take the laptop with me when i travel. if you are worried about usb ports, you could always get a usb hub.

catchinup99f150 · 09-04-2006, 01:26 AM

can i not just run one imput from my laptop to my tv so whatever is on the laptop is always on the tv

catchinup99f150 · 09-04-2006, 01:28 AM

also fyi this setup is is just for show more than anything as i am planning on showing my truck. I just want the laptop to run my system and be able to tie my xbox, flipdown screen, and system into one another

catchinup99f150 · 09-04-2006, 09:31 AM

i'm curious as to how a pcmcia tv tuner works and what is the advantages of having one. i looked around online and i see it lets my plug tv and fm signals into my laptop but will this be useful away from home?

Freelander · 09-04-2006, 02:43 PM

you are confusing the words "tv" with "screen". you want to view your laptop and xbox on the screen. if you want to watch television, you need to buy some additional hardware.

as far as the tv tuner, many people have said they get poor reception if any while moving.

catchinup99f150 · 09-04-2006, 11:23 PM

i don't want to be able to see two different things what ever is on my computer screen i want to be on my flip down tv screen

h3avyl1ft · 09-04-2006, 11:38 PM

510SX · 09-05-2006, 12:08 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by catchinup99f150

i don't want to be able to see two different things what ever is on my computer screen i want to be on my flip down tv screen

If your laptop has a video output port, yes you can. But the video quality won't be good.

I've tried playing online game on my TV using my laptop, the graphic on the TV really discourage me from playing.