What software do you use for your Carcomputer?

yuprules · 03-09-2004, 07:19 PM

Hey guys, I've been posting enough on the boards and as you know from the hardware posting I did...I got my Minibook PC and ready to start picking a software.

I found MYHTPC http://www.myhtpc.net which is easy to use but I hate the static image it uses for playing mp3's (I would prefer full screen display of the id tag).

Is there a better engine for launching apps and a neater mp3 display (current song playing).

Thanks!

Confused · 03-10-2004, 02:56 AM

Lots of things are better than MyHTPC.

Check out the SOFTWARE forum here

yuprules · 03-10-2004, 08:36 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Confused

Lots of things are better than MyHTPC.

Check out the SOFTWARE forum here

Thanks, I already saw that but I was wondering what the users HERE in their cars.

Confused · 03-10-2004, 08:47 AM

OK, fine.

Most people here use those listed in the software forum

I personally am using MediaCar. I have used MediaEngine in the past, also. There are a few more I would like to try out, but it's too much hassle at the moment to put them on my otherwise stable and "done" system.

Garry

Defiler · 03-10-2004, 09:02 AM

Currently M$ Windows Media Center Edition 2004 but I am considering MediaCar or Media Engine when they add a few more things I would like.

Cherub211 · 03-10-2004, 09:52 AM

I use XP and Winamp, seeing as my car computer got to the "installed" point and ran out of money for GPS.

neutral · 03-10-2004, 10:29 AM

I'm using XP with media engine

yuprules · 03-10-2004, 11:20 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by neutral

I'm using XP with media engine

Hmm..two votes for Media Engine...ok, got to check that out

Anymore?

blackaccrd00 · 03-10-2004, 11:30 AM

I don't have my CarPC setup yet, but I am testing software on my home PC and I like MediaCar better than MediaEngine. The only thing that I wish the MediaCar had was to have album art displayed during playback.

BigRedBee · 03-10-2004, 11:46 AM

I've tried both MediaCar and MediaEngine. I'm currently using MediaCar.

telekineticfool · 03-10-2004, 02:50 PM

gah. Media engine and media car. i use ME2 with win2k...use whatever you want...hundreds of people use each.

bLindmOnkey · 03-10-2004, 03:05 PM

When I set up my CarPc my plan is to use Xplite and Control Runner- http://www.momsoftco.com/crunner.htm for ease of use in the car

Then i'll use Media Engine with Winamp and Destinator04 as ext apps