I would just like to have something to put all 11GB of Mp3's that have on
one medium. I am thinking of getting the Nomad Jukebox which holds 6-20GB
and then plug this into a new head unit. I have a laptop as well but it is
a top of the line Gateway thus having a 15.7" screen. I would like to find
a laptop mount that can go in the Dak but is removable. I have seen a few
at Gall's but I need to check some other sources.
Chris Oertell
Arcadia, CA
http://www.dodgetruckonline.com
coertell@earthlink.net
1998 Dodge Dakota Sport V6 Regular Cab Emerald Green
1989 Kawasaki EX500
AOL IM--coertell73
ICQ #--19870422
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET]On Behalf Of Kevin
Sent: Monday, August 20, 2001 6:04 AM
To: dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET
Subject: Re: DML: For folks looking to put a PC in their Dak
Putting an MP3 player in your Dak is the best way to go. It will fit in your
dash, and plays as much music you could reasonably want on any trip. I have
a Kenwwod KDC-MP8017 MP3 player in my Dak, and it reads folders and mp3
files just fine with no skipping while driving. A laptop would be the way to
go to fine tune engine parameters, but not if it sole purpose is for playing
music.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bill Pruitt" <wpruitt1@tampabay.rr.com>
To: <dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET>
Sent: Monday, August 20, 2001 9:09 PM
Subject: Re: DML: For folks looking to put a PC in their Dak
> There are aftermarket MP3 players to install in the dash if that's what
your
> after, since playing MP3s from a hard drive while driving will probably
> seriously shorten the lifespan of the drive itself.
>
> A laptop is definately the way to go otherwise.
>
> Bill Pruitt
> '01 QC 4.7, Auto, Flo-Pro exhaust, K & N Homebrew 3" Air Intake
> Downey SST Tarp, Viper Alarm, RhinoLiner
> "Tail-Gate Open" warning light
> http://web.tampabay.rr.com/billspages/
>
>
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Chris Oertell" <coertell@earthlink.net>
> To: <dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET>
> Sent: Monday, August 20, 2001 2:08 AM
> Subject: RE: DML: For folks looking to put a PC in their Dak
>
>
> > I would like one for access to the PCM but most importantly for Mp3's!
> >
> > Chris Oertell
> > Arcadia, CA
> > http://www.dodgetruckonline.com
> > coertell@earthlink.net
> > 1998 Dodge Dakota Sport V6 Regular Cab Emerald Green
> > 1989 Kawasaki EX500
> > AOL IM--coertell73
> > ICQ #--19870422
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET
> > [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET]On Behalf Of Ronald Wong
> > Sent: Sunday, August 19, 2001 5:15 PM
> > To: dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET
> > Subject: RE: DML: For folks looking to put a PC in their Dak
> >
> >
> > Okay, now to decide exactly why you would want one in the Dak. Are you
> > thinking of online access to the PCM...on-the-fly tuning? Perhaps the
PC
> > can control other functions like music, DVD, VCR, GPS, etc. I've got
> > voice-activated cell phone, perhaps voice-activated e-mail. Most of
these
> > functions would be more for the benefit of passengers rather than the
> > driver. I'm pretty much an advocate of distraction-less driving. Most
> > people out here have enough trouble doing one major thing at a time, let
> > alone several.
> >
> > Ron
> > 00 PB SLT QC 4X2 5.9 46RE 3.92 LSD
> > For modifications see my DML Profile (URL follows)
> > http://www.twistedbits.net/WWWProfile/dakota/Kw9pV1EkFeOYY
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET
> > [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET]On Behalf Of
> > jbleazard@Sympatico.ca
> > Sent: Sunday, August 19, 2001 5:40 PM
> > To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
> > Subject: Re: DML: For folks looking to put a PC in their Dak
> >
> >
> > Yeah, but how much do they cost? :-)
> >
> > At least they finally got a LAN port in these things.
> >
> > That's a cool idea, but I'd rather see a low-profile case that you can
use
> > to
> > mount standard PC components in a vehicle. It wouldn't be that
difficult
> > to figure out, we just need someone with the fabrication and design
> > resources to get around to doing it. Really, in a vehicle you don't
need
> > ultimate portability. If you can mount a CD changer in the trunk or
back
> > seat, you should have enough room to make a PC case.
> >
> > That way, once you had the mounting system, you could assemble the
> > components yourself. Much cheaper than going with a laptop or one of
> > these "pocketbook" computers. Then you could keep the portable for
> > carrying around in your backpack :-).
> >
> > Hmmm... I seem to remember working with a low-profile Compaq
> > computer years ago. It had a couple of expansion slots, with all of
> > the basic stuff on the motherboard. Wouldn't be too difficult to adapt
> > the basic design. Anyone?
> >
> > ------------------------------------------------
> > Jason Bleazard jbleazard@sympatico.ca Toronto, Ontario
> > his: '95 Dakota Sport 4x4, 3.9 V6, 5spd, Reg. Cab, white
> > hers: '01 Dakota Sport 4x4, 4.7 V8, Auto, Quad Cab, black
> >
> > In article <9loujk$ma2$1@bent.twistedbits.net>, andylevy@yahoo.com (Andy
> > Levy) wrote:
> > > And I know Jon Steiger is one of them, check out this kit.
> > > http://www.saintsong.com.tw/english/products/tx2/all-tx2.htm
> > >
> > > Put a full-blown PC into a 6.14 x 5.74 x 2.2 (all inches) package
Just
> > add
> > > input & display devices.
> >
> >
>
>
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