conversion laptop to head stereo system

[3R1K]

, I can sure it looks wicked with keyboard like that but I won't go that way, since WA is full of thief, if they see a keyboard there, My car isn't safe anymore So I prefer keyboard in tray box.

Anyone able to do it? Maybe before pas So I can get LCD etc

[APA]

hehehe erik, the theif would be on a field day a car with a computer in it he'd probably have a heart attack before he got to steal anything

adrian

[JH32]

Originally posted by eriktufa

Hi,

Anyone here got any idea how to convert my unused laptop to replace my head unit ?

So I don't need anymore cds, just play every mp3s inside my laptop with the keyboard as well and mouse

Erik

Man I'd like to see your car hey

I bet you got some freaky shit on it

[3R1K]

jimih, not at the moment, I'm asking some a pro to do it, I hope they will able to do it

adrian, nice idea man, but if you are the thief u will take the car not the laptop

[fane]

bring some equipment to the skill swap day i'll bring a mate that can help you with everything you need for this venture...

he converted a desktop computer into an mp3 unit and set it up so he plugged a 30 metre network cable in and uploaded mp3s via ftp.

also he controled the unit which was in his boot via a palm pilot hooked up via a serial cable...

was quite ingenious...

[3R1K]

oh really? ok loh, I'll bring my laptop or I'll get new desktop with big hard drive. He got monitor to hook up the o/s? upload easy just use wireless lan or something or cable from ur computer inside ur house to your boot.

The thing is I want to get monitor and desktop/laptop to works with it as well as sound system inside my car, GPRS will do as well

oh icic, i prefer getting a keyboard and mouse to control the unit

[G0DF4Th3R]

erik - if i were u i'd just swap the three central gauges for Blitz ones

[fane]

he has a blue tooth keybord and mouse that work great on his desktop machine in his house your could get one of them too...

they are good for about 15-20 metres....

[3R1K]

lol, i'll get pillar mount something i forgot the name and put boost gauge.

Yeah , that's what i'm thinking getting new mobo with bluetooth with p4 keyboard and mouse good graphics, tv turner and massive hard drive (external usb)

do you think he can do it for me? if he can i'll meet him on sunday, bam come along

[fane]

i'll give him a ring but he is definately the crazy bastard your looking for....him and his mate foxy

they are crazy electronic bastards...he ripped bits off a old tape dech and fixed his monitor that blew up

get this: http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/mouseand...selectedindex=3

[zanda]

erik, ask Danni Rucci - he can help you put a spa in the boot.

[AeroGrace]

Originally posted by zanda

erik, ask Danni Rucci - he can help you put a spa in the boot.

[3R1K]

fane, thanx.

zanda

[tomj]

eriktufa

this would be possible in theory to do depending on some things

1. age of laptop

2. room inside the the car. ... . hmmm r34 isnt overly small

3. how much money ur willing to spend !

it can be done if u really really want to do it. dont expect it to be cheap though

[3R1K]

lol

laptop age , 5 years.

I'll go for my boot the small part of my boot around 40 cm x 10 cm I think.

Money mmmmm , that's the biggest problem.

just let me know if someone could get it done for me

[red17]

Ive got an iPod that plugs into an AiNet Din to RCA lead... switch source on the head unit to Aux and away we go. iPod sits snugly in my coin tray.

Of course an iPod is a fairly significant investment. But i luurrve the gadgets

Also ill give you guys the inside word on a new mp3 player that altronics are releasing in November. Its basically a single din sized unit that runs off 12V with LCD screen, full track controls on the front panel (I think it will even feature a USB2.0 port so you can upload from a laptop while its still in the car). With the use of a notebook hard disk it can easily be used in cars. We've been using it at work for weeks now and its really good!

Red17

[Milo]

Sweet any idea on prices?

[red17]

I can find out a ball park figure tomorrow

[Guest RedLineGTR]

thanks for all the info willl def check it out..

[3R1K]

uggh lcd screen, expensive !!!