NISMOz

Been considering an in-car PC for a while and am interested in the Pico-ITX from VIA. Platform: 350z...use: Wi-fi, OBDII diag, and XM. I'm not totally confused about how to get all this to work...but I'm certainly not the expert.

After reviewing VIA's site and mini-itx.com, I'm nearly hooked on the Pico-ITX for its form factor and performance--I'm not going to be gaming or watching DVDs, or taking over global markets or the DoD from my car.

I've got a location for the system...but have yet to source a monitor for the cubby and am not really sure how my current head unit would interface w/the system.

Basic parts list--incomplete; not definite:
Main system:
SolidLogic X07P1 Pico-ITX Automotive System

Mp3Car USB adapter for XM Direct
http://store.mp3car.com/Mp3Car_USB_a..._p/sat-007.htm

ElmScan 5 USB OBD-II Scan Tool
http://store.mp3car.com/ElmScan_5_US..._p/com-039.htm

Monitor:
???
CDROM:
???
Input:
Mini-Key USB Keyboard DGPN-570 --kinda like this little guy
Mouse ???
Misc:
WiFi ???

AS you can see, I've still got some research to do...any suggestions welcome.

danielkh

I was studying that system last night. I love the size, and 4 USB ports could be made to work, but the thing I could not find anywhere was any information on the video. Just keeps saying VGA. No specs on memory or speed.

That would worry me. Other than that, looks like a great system for hiding.

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Looking over that site....I am really REALLY liking these models with core duo....

http://www.logicsupply.com/products/mp945_vdr

http://www.logicsupply.com/products/cd_137

Like the 137 for PCI (video) expandability, however, the video built into the 945 is probably more than enough. Maybe I just suffer from Tim Allen syndrome. lol MORE POWER!

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NISMOz

Both would appear to work well for my application...we'll see...still doing the homework.