Car PC install, Where to put the screen??

depending on what you need to run, a 7 inch tablet might be wiser.

they are light enough to just use a spider dash thing, or get a proper mount for it.

Wouldn't be bothered if it didn't look at least half way factory, off to google spider dash thingy...

Rob Dublin said:

Wouldn't be bothered if it didn't look at least half way factory, off to google spider dash thingy...

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haha spiderpodiums i meant.

benefits of a tablet.

• cheap, easy to replace
• loads of accessories for them
• do hd movies and play music
• built in gps, bluetooth
• different cases to match interior
• loads of holders, including rear headrest ones

trax said:

haha spiderpodiums i meant.

benefits of a tablet.

• cheap, easy to replace
• loads of accessories for them
• do hd movies and play music
• built in gps, bluetooth
• different cases to match interior
• loads of holders, including rear headrest ones

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Yep, I use a windscreen holder for my 7" tablet, it has maps, directions, music if you relay it to the radio, bluetooth, GPS positioning, 3G telephone etc and I found a nice app to display speed in kilometres per hour, useful for my wife as our speedo's are all MPH, it's surprisingly accurate. All for £68 delivered

Datatek said:

Yep, I use a windscreen holder for my 7" tablet, it has maps, directions, music if you relay it to the radio, bluetooth, GPS positioning, 3G telephone etc and I found a nice app to display speed in kilometres per hour, useful for my wife as our speedo's are all MPH, it's surprisingly accurate. All for £68 delivered

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you also have video apps designed for cars (like the insurance company ones) if you are into that.

btw, amazon are selling their old model kindle fire hds for 99quid. i've not used one, but they should be alright

trax said:

you also have video apps designed for cars (like the insurance company ones) if you are into that.

btw, amazon are selling their old model kindle fire hds for 99quid. i've not used one, but they should be alright

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No phone or GPS.

Datatek said:

No phone or GPS.

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not many tablets will do phone (i don't think they should tbh) . but they didn't include gps! :doh:

trax said:

not many tablets will do phone (i don't think they should tbh) . but they didn't include gps! :doh:

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Phone is very useful for position info if you use it.

Datatek said:

Phone is very useful for position info if you use it.

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do you mean assisted gps cell mast triangulation? sure, bit specialised mind

trax said:

do you mean assisted gps cell mast triangulation? sure, bit specialised mind

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Not sure about that, but Google seem to use the phone to provide detailed location info.

trax said:

not many tablets will do phone (i don't think they should tbh) . but they didn't include gps! :doh:

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thats because they aint tablets - they is "Phablets" - loads on E-bay.

Looking at this one, myself

The Mad Hat Man said:

thats because they aint tablets - they is "Phablets" - loads on E-bay.

Looking at this one, myself

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personally, i wouldn't touch a non brand. i've seen some really really crappy ones.

and they've called it a gaylander

these tablets come well recomended - A-Sure® New 7" CAPACITIVE ANDROID 4.0 A13 TABLET PC WiFi NETBOOK MID Multi-Touch | eBay

a few on here have them.

The Mad Hat Man said:

these tablets come well recomended - A-Sure® New 7" CAPACITIVE ANDROID 4.0 A13 TABLET PC WiFi NETBOOK MID Multi-Touch | eBay

a few on here have them.

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that's cool. depends on what you want. i'm a resolution whore and like things fast and with a long battery life. Also to know the os will be updated for the device for at least a couple of years.

so (just for me) the res is way too low. battery is too small. unknown component quality and os support.

i'd rather pay an extra 50.. but i'd use it a hell of a lot. for just chucking in the car for some tunes and maps, then it should be fine

trax said:

that's cool. depends on what you want. i'm a resolution whore and like things fast and with a long battery life. Also to know the os will be updated for the device for at least a couple of years.

so (just for me) the res is way too low. battery is too small. unknown component quality and os support.

i'd rather pay an extra 50.. but i'd use it a hell of a lot. for just chucking in the car for some tunes and maps, then it should be fine

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obviously this is only for computer related items, and not my fender :lol:

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thats because they aint tablets - they is "Phablets" - loads on E-bay.

Looking at this one, myself

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That hasn't even got 3G built in, it needs an external device. The Sanei N79 has it built in along with GPS & Bluetooth for about £70 and it's not referred to as a Phablet

Looks good, Data - Camera is a bit iffy, but still good value. Has anyone got one? can vouch for it?

It says "GPS support" - that dont mean "Built in GPS" - is it?

The Mad Hat Man said:

Looks good, Data - Camera is a bit iffy, but still good value. Has anyone got one? can vouch for it?

It says "GPS support" - that dont mean "Built in GPS" - is it?

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I have 2 if you mean the Sanei N79, the GPS is built in, however as with all these things you need to be careful who you buy from, some are selling cut down versions. Some of the add's claim the left speaker is a fake, it sure aint on my two, so they would be ones to avoid, I suspect they are factory rejects.
Both mine have GPS, Bluetooth & 3G and come pre-loaded with Google mapping. the chargers have American plugs and come with a very poor quality adaptor, that is really my only criticism.
The GPS works very well, better than my marine Garmin ever did
They are well thought of on Yankee sites gaining 4.5 stars out of 5.