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Talik · 06-10-2003, 11:13 AM

it seems like there's a lot of wasted space there that I don't need. I don't really need the speakers, since I would be pumping this through my sterio. I think(read: hope) I can find something a little larger that has less wasted space around the edge of the lcd.

Allright... someone tell me what the downside that I'm missing with this is: http://www.earthlcd.com/TC-10.htm
it seems to contain a 10" touch lcd display, a 300 mhz proc, mobo, all the other goodies that a computer needs, and for $300.
Now, granted the computer is slow, but it would be a good starting place to get audio working in my car, then I could upgrade the mobo and proc when I decide to get movies going. plus, this is thin enough, I might be able to fit it in my glove box and keep some of the storage capacity.

As far as power supply, I found this site that lists some dc-dc power supplys designed specifically for cars. They don't list a price, but it at least means that someone makes them: http://www.mp3car.com/hardwarecats.asp?Type=H&Cat=P

06-10-2003, 11:13 AM	#16
Talik Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Portland Or Posts: 95	it seems like there's a lot of wasted space there that I don't need. I don't really need the speakers, since I would be pumping this through my sterio. I think(read: hope) I can find something a little larger that has less wasted space around the edge of the lcd. Allright... someone tell me what the downside that I'm missing with this is: http://www.earthlcd.com/TC-10.htm it seems to contain a 10" touch lcd display, a 300 mhz proc, mobo, all the other goodies that a computer needs, and for $300. Now, granted the computer is slow, but it would be a good starting place to get audio working in my car, then I could upgrade the mobo and proc when I decide to get movies going. plus, this is thin enough, I might be able to fit it in my glove box and keep some of the storage capacity. As far as power supply, I found this site that lists some dc-dc power supplys designed specifically for cars. They don't list a price, but it at least means that someone makes them: http://www.mp3car.com/hardwarecats.asp?Type=H&Cat=P __________________ Reality is nothing more than the delusions of the masses.