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Car PC / Mac Mini
I've always wanted to put a PC in my car, for various reasons. Now that I have a car with a built in LCD, and have seen the various Video adapters for the Nav system, I think my dream is at least one step closer to reality.
Has anyone else made an attempt at integrating any sort of PC, small form factor or otherwise, into their TL?
Has anyone else made an attempt at integrating any sort of PC, small form factor or otherwise, into their TL?
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Check out this site: http://www.blackboxcarputers.com/bbt...BOX/index.html i dont know if the 3rd Gen TL's have touchscreen or not, but i think you need one for that. but check out the site, it'll have more info than me.
oh, and i dont have one, so i couldnt tell you if im happy with it or not
oh, and i dont have one, so i couldnt tell you if im happy with it or not
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Originally Posted by datboipat
Check out this site: http://www.blackboxcarputers.com/bbt...BOX/index.html i dont know if the 3rd Gen TL's have touchscreen or not, but i think you need one for that. but check out the site, it'll have more info than me.
oh, and i dont have one, so i couldnt tell you if im happy with it or not
oh, and i dont have one, so i couldnt tell you if im happy with it or not
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A couple people on this forum have integrated carputers, do a search you'll find at least 2...
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Originally Posted by PPLAPW
No need to be hostile, just because you did not specify clearly that you are looking for a Nav equiped carputer .
I apologize for sounding hostile, I suppose I could be a little defensive from dealing with overly sarcastic and hostile posts on this and other forums I've frequented recently.
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crashish:
I've been thinking about doing the same if/when I buy a TL. My last car had a carpc, and I'm thinking about doing another in my next car (probably a mac mini too).
Do you know the resolution of the NAVI screen, and if any of the navi video adapters have VGA or DVI inputs?
A low resolution screen or input will make the text blurry and difficult to read.
Interfacing with the touchscreen controller may be difficult too. You might get lucky if its a standard controller and you find pin layouts and drivers online.
I've been thinking about doing the same if/when I buy a TL. My last car had a carpc, and I'm thinking about doing another in my next car (probably a mac mini too).
Do you know the resolution of the NAVI screen, and if any of the navi video adapters have VGA or DVI inputs?
A low resolution screen or input will make the text blurry and difficult to read.
Interfacing with the touchscreen controller may be difficult too. You might get lucky if its a standard controller and you find pin layouts and drivers online.
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Originally Posted by tejesh83
crashish:
I've been thinking about doing the same if/when I buy a TL. My last car had a carpc, and I'm thinking about doing another in my next car (probably a mac mini too).
Do you know the resolution of the NAVI screen, and if any of the navi video adapters have VGA or DVI inputs?
A low resolution screen or input will make the text blurry and difficult to read.
Interfacing with the touchscreen controller may be difficult too. You might get lucky if its a standard controller and you find pin layouts and drivers online.
I've been thinking about doing the same if/when I buy a TL. My last car had a carpc, and I'm thinking about doing another in my next car (probably a mac mini too).
Do you know the resolution of the NAVI screen, and if any of the navi video adapters have VGA or DVI inputs?
A low resolution screen or input will make the text blurry and difficult to read.
Interfacing with the touchscreen controller may be difficult too. You might get lucky if its a standard controller and you find pin layouts and drivers online.
And yeah, everything I've read points to the touchscreen being proprietary, so I'm not holding out much hope for that. I'm already looking for bluetooth keyboards & mice to use with the PC.
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Originally Posted by crashish
Don't know the resolution off-hand, but I do know that there's at least one unit on the market with VGA and/or S-Video, and that one or both of the module sold on this forum interface via VGA. DVI is doubtful, but I would love to see one.
And yeah, everything I've read points to the touchscreen being proprietary, so I'm not holding out much hope for that. I'm already looking for bluetooth keyboards & mice to use with the PC.
And yeah, everything I've read points to the touchscreen being proprietary, so I'm not holding out much hope for that. I'm already looking for bluetooth keyboards & mice to use with the PC.
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http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/show...light=acura+tl
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yay..my baby now with clear headlights, blue light mod, etc.. need new pics of the car soon.
yay..my baby now with clear headlights, blue light mod, etc.. need new pics of the car soon.
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you guys should check out this link
http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=71
and
www.centerstageproject.com
for Mac mini and possible Mac installation tips and tricks.
http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=71
and
www.centerstageproject.com
for Mac mini and possible Mac installation tips and tricks.
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