Anyone use their Mini as a CARPUTER?

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Anyone use their Mini as a CARPUTER?

Ever since I started using my MacBook Pro, I've been wanting to transform my life around Apples. So with this, I would like to install a Mac Mini, connect it to a touch screen 7" up to 10" LCD and put it into my new car.

This is what I'd like to do: Hook up Mini and store it in glove box or trunk (via aux power), then run a DVI to VGA cable to the screen. Hook up a wireless mouse and keyboard (BT) and BT GPS as well. Run a simple sound out into the stereo using my iPod/Aux in adapter. What do you think?

MacBook Pro 2.0GHz, 1GB, 100GB 7200RPM, Mac OS X (10.4.5), iPod 30GB

Posted on Mar 16, 2006 11:46 AM

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Answer 1

Mr. Large

Level 2

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Mar 16, 2006 12:58 PM in response to Bung

Sounds good. The mini is probably small enough to be put into the dash like a stereo.

You may find this page interesting:
http://www.engadget.com/2005/03/25/i3-mac-mini-car-interface/

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Answer 2

Mar 16, 2006 3:37 PM in response to Mr. Large

Also see this:

http://www.leftlanenews.com/2005/12/02/mac-user-installs-mac-mini-with-front-row -in-ford-f-150/

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Maxit

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Mar 18, 2006 11:48 AM in response to Bung

What do you think?

That you might be a menace on the highway. But other than that, I might be a bit concerned about temperatures your mini is exposed to--the extreme cold ones during the winter, and hot ones in the summer when the sun's out--if you actually store the mini in the vehicle as opposed to taking it out of the car when you leave--

Just my two and a half cents

Maxit

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