I am working offline right now until I can dialup in the Netherlands, so I
cant look at that link, but have any of you thought of using one of those
Cappuccino PCs from some Japanese company (http://www.google.com search for
it)... they are only like 600 bucks, and have a modem, Ethernet (10/100),
DVD/CD , S-Video Out, v-RCA out, VGA, 1/8in audio out, Modular Floppy, 2
USB, and lots of other cool stuff. PERFECT for an in car computer. That is
what I am using in combo with 3 LCDs from http://www.flatpannel.com a
wireless collapsible keyboard and attached thumb mouse. That with a 5 port
linksys switch. I will put a USB 802.11b link on the mini-pc so that it can
sync at my house, or office with any files I want to get while I am there.
Now that 802.11 has been cracked, I can also hop from NAT to NAT for
internet connections if I wanted too ;).
Since the Cappi-PC has 2 USB ports, I can get a GarminGPS system for it...
this thing will be able to do it all.
Now there is one thing that remains unthought... it came up once in a
conversation between Nick from Multitronics, we talked about a real time PCM
monitoring system for your laptop... but now that I will have some type of
aftermarket fuel system on my 408, Accell, Holley, or Vennom, then I need to
evaluate witch one I can tie into my computer for tweaking and monitoring.
Anyone? - I haven't really looked into fuel systems, what they incorporate,
or what they cost... so any help or insight would be greatly appreciated.
Train arriving in Bruxelles, gotta go catch another one... adios.
-geoff
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ronald Wong" <ron-wong@home.com>
To: <dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET>
Sent: Sunday, August 19, 2001 5:15 PM
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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