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I just bought a Hanvon Touchpad running Windows 7 to use as a media pc in the car. I got the old Emanage and innovative wideband software to run on it no problem, I just have to find a nice home for it.

I would like to be able to slide/clip it into a holder in the dash and also behind the armrest for the kids to watch their HD movies. As there isnt much realestate left on the dash, it will have to cover my din gauges I assume.

Does anyone have ideas on clipping an Ipad style device to the dash?

Looks like a great unit with HDMI out and 320gig hard drive...

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Fun idea :)

Do you currently have a factory screen in your dash? Would you be willing to replace that entirely with a bracket setup for this? That way you could perhaps keep your din gauges :P

my 'Aftermarket' screen sits more or less where the factory popup system goes, except its fixed (doesnt drop down).. http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/5606/img5802xa.jpg

If you could make a 'grip' style holder for the device, similar to how many GPS holders work, you could mounting a bracket on to that - and thus being able to clip in-clip out the unit. Depends on the size and weight of the unit though.. also not entirely sure how it would look for aestetics when the device isnt in place.

Mounting bracket behind my screen: http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/7616/img5813t.jpg

Grip style device for suction cup GPS thing http://img85.imageshack.us/img85/8656/img5816b.jpg

Its a fair bit bigger than that screen though, I will get some pics in the car...

I like the clip idea, only needs to be held in the corners i guess. Like you say the hard part is making it look good when the unit isnt there.

it's a bit gay....but I suppose if your a yuppy you would think it's cool!!! :ermm:

P.S. Pity about the microsoft shit!!!!!

How are you going to run your software mate? Will the apple run it?

Im not sure yet how hard it will be to tune with the touch screen, probably a pain in the ass, but great for swapping maps.

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Im not sure yet how hard it will be to tune with the touch screen, probably a pain in the ass, but great for swapping maps.

From the looks of last night, tuning via the ouch screen should be a breeze, don't you think? :D

for those interested you can get a flytouch2 10.2" 1Ghz processor GPS, WIFI 3G running android for $250. bargain.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/10-2-ePad-FlyTouch2...=item230bcbc949

i think it maybe too big so i am looking at the 7" though no GPS in this unit.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/7-ROCKCHIP-2818-1-2...=item3cb23e1b91

I am just going to hardwire it into power and use headphone to RCA for audio. Should work a treat.

Though other than the mounting issues.. the next problem is that power and headphone are both on the side of the unit.. so unless you want to see these cables hanging out i need to work out a way to hide them away.. prob will get some nice black plastic or metal..

not ideal though i dont see any other way..

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for those interested you can get a flytouch2 10.2" 1Ghz processor GPS, WIFI 3G running android for $250. bargain.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/10-2-ePad-FlyTouch2...=item230bcbc949

i think it maybe too big so i am looking at the 7" though no GPS in this unit.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/7-ROCKCHIP-2818-1-2...=item3cb23e1b91

I am just going to hardwire it into power and use headphone to RCA for audio. Should work a treat.

Though other than the mounting issues.. the next problem is that power and headphone are both on the side of the unit.. so unless you want to see these cables hanging out i need to work out a way to hide them away.. prob will get some nice black plastic or metal..

not ideal though i dont see any other way..

Has anyone figured out how to replace the standard screen with an aussie compatible screen with GPS + still running the fuel economy software.

I'm sure there would be enourmous interest if someone could figure out how to get an aftermarket GPS to fit the stock mechanism so it could still pop up and retract....

I would be first in line.

PS. I have been running searches and this is the closest I came.

Has anyone figured out how to replace the standard screen with an aussie compatible screen with GPS + still running the fuel economy software.

I'm sure there would be enourmous interest if someone could figure out how to get an aftermarket GPS to fit the stock mechanism so it could still pop up and retract....

I would be first in line.

PS. I have been running searches and this is the closest I came.

If you are using an Iphone, jailbreak it, and plug in into the AUX port and get the software that will show the ipod screen on a monitor.

The reason I ask is that my standard screen has been removed before it came to australia.

Would it be worth buying another second hand sock one + mechanism (i have seen them for $200) and going down this route, or just go a custom install of an aftermarket screen that will do gps?

Have you still got the DVD - rom installed in the glove box?

You need that if you want the economy info on the screen.

Where are you located?

No, the DVD rom is not there, so I guess its useless getting the screen again.

Was the TV an option on the ARX or standard?

I thought it was standard but I have been told it was an option.....

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