sysbuild.corsairmemory.com— This is a really cool guide, it's basically telling you how to replace your car stereo with a PC designed specifically for the car. It's got sleep mode, hibernate mode, a touch-screen LCD, Internet access, FM radio, 100GB of MP3 storage (upgradeable), and best of all there's no proprietary components so you could build it all yourself. Nice. — Submitted Aug 9, 2006
A nice install, I have a similar setup in my car. The only thing that didn't agree with me was the way they chose to wire the door speakers... <a class="user" href="http://sysbuild.corsairmemory.com/images_report... is a good example of the WRONG way to do it. It's a shortcut I'm sure many people take. This will eventually leave you with a short in your speaker wire and most likely will ruin your amp. Do it the same way the factory does and take the time to run the wires though the rubber tube you'll find in your door hinge.
I have always wanted to perform a hack like this. I would really like to hear from someone who has done somethign similar as to how the PC and components (hard drive, disk drive) perform under conditions such as those found while driving a vehicle. Do the vibrations cause a lot of disk skipping, or errors with the hard drive? And are there special mesures that can be taken during installation to dampen the vibrations?
well im not a bargin hunter guys i just google searched them all and pulled the mean of what the listed prices were, but im sure you can make it cheaper.
@joferThere's a great way to overcome even the deepest grommets. It's a simple device called a coat hanger. I've used it many times, it's not easy, but more than worth it in the long run.
When you die from checking your e-mail and browsing Digg while driving, I'm going to laugh. When you kill someone from checking your e-mail and browsing Digg while driving, I'm going to cry because that will mark the end of humanity as we know it.
Look its not that hard to do nor is it expensive except for the touch screen of course go here check it out. <a class="user" href="http://www.accentsounds.com/projects.htm&qu... I have already started on a system after looking at there system not hard at all. Oh and seeing is how i just popped in don't expect me back to read it this was a onetime site for me, seeing is how I was not impressed at all and windows media works way better let me tell you. peace!!!!!!!!!!
re: FYI: operating temps, the range for a EPIA M10000 maxes at 123deg Fahrenheit. Pentium M boards run hotter and will actually overheat and shutdown in the south.
i use Centrafuse in my carPC, they have a very stable beta trial, and will be releasing a commercial version very soon. I used Roadrunner and the other free ones, but nothing compares to this one. This software is smooth!!! Their site is <a class="user" href="http://www.centrafuse.com">http... I think.
Do you want the best deal in car stereo and alarms? Come to Sound & Alarm for a large selection of car audio and auto security. We have a huge inventory and carry all name brand car electronics. - <a class="user" href="http://soundandalarm.com/" rel="nofollow">http://soundandalarm.com/</a>
terc Aug 10, 2006
A nice install, I have a similar setup in my car. The only thing that didn't agree with me was the way they chose to wire the door speakers... <a class="user" href="http://sysbuild.corsairmemory.com/images_report... is a good example of the WRONG way to do it. It's a shortcut I'm sure many people take. This will eventually leave you with a short in your speaker wire and most likely will ruin your amp. Do it the same way the factory does and take the time to run the wires though the rubber tube you'll find in your door hinge.
pillfred Aug 10, 2006
It's just a basic guide, i would assume most people who try this (i hope) would do it in a proper fashion. The way i think you may be referring too.
drunkenstumble Aug 10, 2006
I have always wanted to perform a hack like this. I would really like to hear from someone who has done somethign similar as to how the PC and components (hard drive, disk drive) perform under conditions such as those found while driving a vehicle. Do the vibrations cause a lot of disk skipping, or errors with the hard drive? And are there special mesures that can be taken during installation to dampen the vibrations?
justin22290 Aug 10, 2006
well im not a bargin hunter guys i just google searched them all and pulled the mean of what the listed prices were, but im sure you can make it cheaper.
terc Aug 10, 2006
@joferThere's a great way to overcome even the deepest grommets. It's a simple device called a coat hanger. I've used it many times, it's not easy, but more than worth it in the long run.
imustbeemo Aug 11, 2006
When you die from checking your e-mail and browsing Digg while driving, I'm going to laugh. When you kill someone from checking your e-mail and browsing Digg while driving, I'm going to cry because that will mark the end of humanity as we know it.
cry0m0nkey Sep 28, 2006
Look its not that hard to do nor is it expensive except for the touch screen of course go here check it out. <a class="user" href="http://www.accentsounds.com/projects.htm&qu... I have already started on a system after looking at there system not hard at all. Oh and seeing is how i just popped in don't expect me back to read it this was a onetime site for me, seeing is how I was not impressed at all and windows media works way better let me tell you. peace!!!!!!!!!!
carpcrocker Oct 28, 2006
re: FYI: operating temps, the range for a EPIA M10000 maxes at 123deg Fahrenheit. Pentium M boards run hotter and will actually overheat and shutdown in the south.
carpcrocker Oct 28, 2006
i use Centrafuse in my carPC, they have a very stable beta trial, and will be releasing a commercial version very soon. I used Roadrunner and the other free ones, but nothing compares to this one. This software is smooth!!! Their site is <a class="user" href="http://www.centrafuse.com">http... I think.
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Do you want the best deal in car stereo and alarms? Come to Sound & Alarm for a large selection of car audio and auto security. We have a huge inventory and carry all name brand car electronics. - <a class="user" href="http://soundandalarm.com/" rel="nofollow">http://soundandalarm.com/</a>