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thekl0wn · 01-31-2008, 12:40 PM

Route #1 -- Buying a Package unit

This is a great option if you're lacking computer hardware knowledge, needing something fast or relatively inexpensive, or quite simply don't want to mess with all the hassles of piecing your own PC together. There are more and more companies offering pre-made PC's designed specifically for the car (truck) environment. They range in size from looking like a small 2-channel amp to double-DIN units with flip out screens. Often, they come with the OS and front end installed already.

A few Options:

MP3car G4
This unit comes pre-packaged with Windows, StreetDeck, MapPoint, etc... Touch screen, hard drive, processor, etc, all in a double-DIN opening. Fairly expensive.

C138
Base model. Cheap. Options available.

VoomPC-2
Cheap. Fairly well-known. Options available

Hookup of these units is a bit more straight-forward. On units without a monitor, simply pick out your monitor (typically a touch screen), and for the most part installation (software-wise) is plug-and-play. You'll have to run power wires, and speaker wires to the unit, as well as VGA cable, and USB, and possible power switching if you prefer.

01-31-2008, 12:40 PM	#2
thekl0wn Future Dirty Old Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: PoCo, IN Age: 26 Posts: 4,604	Re: TruckPC Guide Route #1 -- Buying a Package unit This is a great option if you're lacking computer hardware knowledge, needing something fast or relatively inexpensive, or quite simply don't want to mess with all the hassles of piecing your own PC together. There are more and more companies offering pre-made PC's designed specifically for the car (truck) environment. They range in size from looking like a small 2-channel amp to double-DIN units with flip out screens. Often, they come with the OS and front end installed already. A few Options: MP3car G4 This unit comes pre-packaged with Windows, StreetDeck, MapPoint, etc... Touch screen, hard drive, processor, etc, all in a double-DIN opening. Fairly expensive. C138 Base model. Cheap. Options available. VoomPC-2 Cheap. Fairly well-known. Options available Hookup of these units is a bit more straight-forward. On units without a monitor, simply pick out your monitor (typically a touch screen), and for the most part installation (software-wise) is plug-and-play. You'll have to run power wires, and speaker wires to the unit, as well as VGA cable, and USB, and possible power switching if you prefer. __________________ '96 2wd RCSB -- '99 4wd 4-door Tahoe See Me in a Pink Skirt Click to see how you can help save second base Last edited by thekl0wn; 02-01-2008 at 07:43 AM.