If you're looking for various ways to keep your laptop powered on the road then check out this video. Before viewing, checkout the materials you'll need
If you have a vehicle newer than 1996, then you have the ability to use the OBD II. Below is a list of protocols that is compatible with the scan tool.
J1850 PWM (Ford)
J1850 VPW (GM & Chrysler)
ISO9141-2 (Imports)
ISO14230-4 (Saturn)
Everything that you need is included with the package. Cables and software as well.
If you someone who's looking for everything you need to get your CarPC up and running, then take a look at the Telematics, Fleet & Public Service Bundle. You need not worry about ordering your important parts separately. Most of what you need to get started is in this bundle.
Here are a list of specs and features to take a look at:
Motherboard: 1.6 Ghz Dual Core Atom 330
Memory: 2 GB of DDR2 Memory
Video Card: Intel Graphics chipset 945gc
Hard Drive: 40 or 160 GB Hard Drive
Rear Connectors:
8- USB Ports
1-VGA
2-PS2/Mouse/Keyboard
1-Paralell printer port
1-Serial Port
1-Svideo output
Check out this video, of a very impressive Alfa Romeo Car PC. The user shows off some cool applications. Note the wonderful installation work, and how tightly it fits into the console.
When you shop around for software, you begin to realize it's almost as tough of a task as buying hardware. There's many factors to consider. You should be figuring out what's compatible with your hardware setup. While making sure the software will provide all the needs you'll have for your CarPC.
CentraFuse is software you should consider for some reasons. First, last month CentraFuse adopted the Windows Embedded format for partnership. This will greatly help compatibility problems the software had before. On top of that the software will be much easier to support in terms of troubleshooting.
