The Eee PC, any good?
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Re: The Eee PC, any good?
25-01-2009 1:43 PM
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Quote from: pierre_pierre @ Ozzy again, this is old technology, all our prototype vehicles were fitted with such a device in about 94 and could indeed be traced to make sure that they were doing something productive, a fleet of maybe 1000 plus vehicles, didnt have a separate computer, all built into one unit, and what was 3g then? just about changing from analogue cell to digital
Lol took me a moment to realise you were talking to me
I knew the tech had been around for ages but traditionally its always been a bit expensive for its limited functionality. With a full blown windows system you can have many things going on - GPS, sat nav, stereo, OBD2 interface, etc etc. Now considering the cost of mini-itx hardware these days a full carputer with all the features could be built up and installed for about £500 I'd reckon and it would be upgradeable by the owner! No expensive maintenance or upgrade contracts etc. If I had the spare cash I'd certainly do it myself! I know some people think a full computer is a bit of an overkill but it would allow so much flexibility that you wouldn't be limited for future uses.
Re: The Eee PC, any good?
25-01-2009 6:41 PM
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Not sure I can link it to PN though.
Re: The Eee PC, any good?
25-01-2009 6:58 PM
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Re: The Eee PC, any good?
25-01-2009 7:13 PM
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Re: The Eee PC, any good?
25-01-2009 7:18 PM
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My intent eventually is to work for myself so could have one of these setups in my car, linked by Wi-FI to a secure server for business applications, files and customer data so I can work wherever as don't like offces and don't want to be tied to one.
@pierre, think its ok provided its not in operation when the vehicle is in motion, for example in a Mercedes you have the option of a navigation system that can play DVDs and you can watch TV but it auto deactivates when you put the automatic transmission into Drive or Reverse.
Re: The Eee PC, any good?
25-01-2009 8:24 PM
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@techguy you'd need a 3G internet connection - Not wifi as you'd be limited to certain locations with wifi - EG outside public hotspots. 3G gives you your own personal mobile broadband which is why I was saying it could be used in conjunction with a GPS module to track the car in real time. Even disable the ignition if its been stolen.
Re: The Eee PC, any good?
25-01-2009 8:33 PM
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Would park outside places with free Wi-Fi as 3G data is a little too expense (at present anyway)
Re: The Eee PC, any good?
25-01-2009 8:37 PM
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Personally I'd go with the 3G although I do see what you're saying.
Also another use for a carputer is onboard video of the vehicle. Someone been a bad boy and smashed you up? 4 cameras covering all sides of the car would be undisputable evidience of who did what and who's fault the accident is. Plus the ability to upload it to a server via 3G... Prang, click a button the last 5 minutes of video are uploaded.
There are so many uses...
Re: The Eee PC, any good?
25-01-2009 8:40 PM
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Quote from: techguy I stand corrected.
Would park outside places with free Wi-Fi as 3G data is a little too expense (at present anyway)
3G data is cheap compared to what the GPRS costs was 6 years ago.
The vodafone pay as you go dongle option looks good value with top ups that don't expire. It is £15 per GB but it lasts till you use up all that GB (as long as its not left for over a certain length of time without any usage at all).
Re: The Eee PC, any good?
25-01-2009 9:33 PM
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It basically holds a subset of my music collection, and presents it all via an on-screen, touchscreen interface.
It also is wired via OBD2 into my car so I can monitor hundreds of sensors in my car.
It also does satnav
I can also allow passengers to watch movies on it
Oh, and satellite radio
and it acts as a handsfree for my mobile phone via bluetooth.
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Re: The Eee PC, any good?
25-01-2009 9:53 PM
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Re: The Eee PC, any good?
25-01-2009 10:36 PM
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Any pics to share with us?
Re: The Eee PC, any good?
25-01-2009 10:54 PM
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Should have some lying around somewhere
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Re: The Eee PC, any good?
26-01-2009 9:44 AM
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Re: The Eee PC, any good?
27-01-2009 7:59 PM
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