Disco 2 Car-puter

I have got a new toy!



It's running Android 4.1.1, which is handy for me cus I make Android apps

It has got loads of features, it's basically a phone, tablet, stereo, computer - all-in-1.

Looks nice was it expensive does it have sat nav

Just what everyone needs ..... a computer screen right in front of them so that they can watch a nice movie ..... while they're tearing off down the motorway.
Sorry but I don't see it's necessary.

brian47 said:

Just what everyone needs ..... a computer screen right in front of them so that they can watch a nice movie ..... while they're tearing off down the motorway.
Sorry but I don't see it's necessary.

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Somehow dare I say it I think you may be missing the point

I've bolted an Amstrad to the bonnet of me Corsa. ......it's too big to fit on the dash

Jam1 said:

Somehow dare I say it I think you may be missing the point

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Yeah, 'course I missed the point, missed the roundabout, the traffic lights and that pedestrian crossing too ...... I was watchin' my new laptop-on-a-dashboard.

Keep this link safe.
https://www.safelite.com/side-window-replacement/

Think you may need it depending where you park

brian47 said:

Yeah, 'course I missed the point, missed the roundabout, the traffic lights and that pedestrian crossing too ...... I was watchin' my new laptop-on-a-dashboard.

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I've got seats in the back of my landy but I don't try and sit in them when I'm driving it ..........well I'm not going to try it again anyway once was enough
Have you got a seven track tape in yours or would the temptation to fiddle with it get you involved with too many accidents?

That actually looks pretty sweet... I'm toying with the idea of doing a more moulded into the dash install on her Disco 300tdi

Can that display reverse camera too?

I like that! Much of my radio listening these days is via mobile streaming and with a satnav app that'd be perfect. According to the spec is does reverse cam as well. http://xtrons.co.uk/7-android-4-1-1...multi-touch-screen-single-din-dvd-player.html

There's the on going expense to get a 3G or 4G broadband, unless parked up outside a pub or coffee shop whatever and using their free WiFi.

discool said:

There's the on going expense to get a 3G or 4G broadband, unless parked up outside a pub or coffee shop whatever and using their free WiFi.

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I assume you would just run it off your phone mobile like you would your wifi only tablet, local hot spot. Does it sound good?

ldrego said:

I assume you would just run it off your phone mobile like you would your wifi only tablet, local hot spot. Does it sound good?

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Yes that is also an option, if you have a mobile phone with a decent data allowance

I like it .. but it doesn't seem any much better than my tablet and is way less adaptable for more than double the price.

Having said that, it's probably more stable, mine wobbles on the mount a bit though that's more likely the mount, and needs fewer wires to and from it around the cab ..

The satnav app runs well with built in GPS on it so don't need a separate Tom tom
The front face removes so not much point stealing it
It has a reversing camera
I can connect the rear TV screens to it & play movies to them
My phone connects via Bluetooth for hands free
I can connect it to my 4g phone (hotspot over wifi) with 10gb allowance & get the Internet
Can connect to my router at home too
Better than tablet as it doesn't move & see all of the above
It has got loads of features
I can now make apps for my car

Obviously I'm not stupid enough to watch a film whilst I'm driving

I just remove the tablet to watch movies in the tent .. it also doesn't need separate GPS, it can take a reversing camera plugged into the mini usb, it also connects to the phones or indeed any networks for wifi etc etc.

Horses for courses, you like what you have, I like what I have ..

Paul D said:

I just remove the tablet to watch movies in the tent .. it also doesn't need separate GPS, it can take a reversing camera plugged into the mini usb, it also connects to the phones or indeed any networks for wifi etc etc.

Horses for courses, you like what you have, I like what I have ..

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That's cool! I can't take it out to watch films lol
Can your tablet do handsfree?

I can also plug a digital TV receiver into

AceB said:

I like that! Much of my radio listening these days is via mobile streaming and with a satnav app that'd be perfect. According to the spec is does reverse cam as well. http://xtrons.co.uk/7-android-4-1-1...multi-touch-screen-single-din-dvd-player.html

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Bit cheaper from these bods

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/XTRONS-D7...v-Motorized-/400944509453?hash=item5d5a27b20d