M2RTY
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ok i have a mini case thing from maplins but im taking it back as i dont want it anymore
i need help with following....
i need:
pc case
mothorboard
ram
dvd drive
40gb hard disk
GOOD soundcard with 2 aux out
and a graphics card
inferred mouse and keyboard
all to fit into a box no bigger then a PS2 or a gamescube shape
can som1 help me finding what i need on net? no good with these things
also does the IR keyboard run off a USB port or card type thingy
would i be best off getting a laptop as i can hide it and remove it easy? or keep the mini pc as it loks cool and has digital display on front and usb cables, mouse etc plug directly in and its from maplins
also i need to add several cards like the one which enables wireless network and one for internet off my sim card, how do i do this?
many thanks
marv
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Mug shot
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why??
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M2RTY
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becasue i can run a dvd player, mp3 player, play any movie, use it as an address book, survalance system, sat nav, the possibilities are endless and its cheap
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DanielJ
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probably gonna cost shite loads 
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Adam
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using a mini-pc (shuttle) case is going to be a lot cheaper and easier to upgrade in the future, one of those should have a IR port on the front of it, you'll need to get an optical mouse for the pc otherwise you're gonna struggle.
you can set up the pc to use your phone as a modem over broadband too, beware tho or you may be getting some hefty bills through.
A P3 should be enough for what you wnat to do and about 256mb ram, I'd recomend windows XP as i have a interesting plan for the PC that'll be in my front room that you might like 
Onboard video should be enough unless you are planning to play games or run dvd's on it. I'd go for a Creative labs soundblaster live card for the audio.
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M2RTY
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quote:
Originally posted by DanielJ
probably gonna cost shite loads
ive got a grand all in, which is ample
a simplke sat nav system costs up to double that on its own
i think i can do the lot for 500
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M2RTY
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adam,
ive a streative labs one at home in my pc, is very good, dolby 5.1 etc, is it a straight swap with the one it comes with?
hold up ill get a spec/......
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Foz
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and you are putting this in a corsa?
i can't see how it would fit into something small with that spec, y don't you get someone to build you this?
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antscorsa
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marv have u seen teh yoda develoments escort with the PC idea in the car
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DanielJ
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^^ exactly, for what you want and where you want it to go ur gona struggle
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M2RTY
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yeah mate seen it at source and it looks ok, its a big system tho, like a desktop tower, has nice monitor tho and keuboard on an arm comming off passenegr side door
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DanielJ
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ye i seen that at max live the year i talked to you, looked stupid cos it was huge, www.eclipse-computers.com
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Foz
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get a lap top with a good spec, you can then remove it for security reasons then also.
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M2RTY
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http://www.mini-itx.com/projects.asp
WOWWWWWw
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l33t corsa
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Mini-itx is the stuff you want. You can run them with very little cooling, and they use very little power.
www.mini-itx.com
http://www.mini-itx.com/projects/playstation2pc/
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l33t corsa
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snap doh!
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M2RTY
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dunc can u sift thru net for a good ready made system 
u think the 15" lcd screen is a good idea?
or adams just shown me a 12.1" touchscreen or can get 7" touch screen
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James@CCC
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i reackon 7" would look cooler as its more descrete and similar to a normal ps2 setup.
its then not as much of a 'ooooooooohhhhhhhhhhhh look at meeeeeeee, i have a computer' scenario as a huge 15 incher would be
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M2RTY
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how about 15" in eith side back window hidden so only see when turn them on and a 7" up front
doh got to sell the 7" one i have now as its TV only unless i get a tv out car too??
whats best option?
gonna measure 15" up 2night but if its too big - sod it ill keep it in bedroom or sell it on 
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l33t corsa
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quote:
Originally posted by M2RV H
dunc can u sift thru net for a good ready made system
u think the 15" lcd screen is a good idea?
or adams just shown me a 12.1" touchscreen or can get 7" touch screen
The thing is for a car system you're not going to find ready made systems as such, especially if you want to hide it. Those mini-itx systems are easy to put together.. the processor is already mounted, and video/sound are intergrated.
I'm not a fan of touch screens, they get mucky, but bieng able to run it all from a touch screen with a mouse/keyboard would rock. Whichever monitor you use it better have a vga connector.. using a tv out will look pants imo. If you can mount the 15" somewhere it'd look class.
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Adam
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quote:
Originally posted by l33t corsa
quote:
Originally posted by M2RV H
Whichever monitor you use it better have a vga connector.. using a tv out will look pants imo. If you can mount the 15" somewhere it'd look class.
Very true, I've got my tv as a 2nd monitor and it's crap for text, but good for video
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M2RTY
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ive but the 15" up for sale to see how much i can get for it 
if i get more than 300 ill sell it and get a smaller touch screen one, will look factory fit then as i need it in the front of the car
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luca2020
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If ur gonna get a sound card get a Creative Audigy 2, superb sound cards
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sunnyb
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yeah shuttle is the one get it from me i got a comp business i'll find out a price u2u me if ure interested mate
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theres been so many PC car projects.
iCar - http://homepage.mac.com/michaelnunes/iCar/PhotoAlbum10.html
1 DIN in car PC - http://www.xenarc.com/product/cp1000.html
Xbox and Linux in car multimedia - http://www.target-earth.net/pn/html/index.php?module=ContentExpress&file=index&func=display&ceid=4&meid=47
also check google
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