What can i do with this?(for the really smart ones)

[jthomas68]

I mentioned a few months back that i inherited an I-Opener computer from my grandmother.Is there anything i can use it for in the SHO?I wish i was able to instal software,so i could mount it and use for a Map Quest type deal.Is there anything concievable i could do with it here?

 

[SHOTIME]

big money

Most people put a computer in a car for MP3's

But then you need something to play them, and such. you'd need an aftermarket deck, with an input.

in dash screens are like 2G's so it gets worse. Junk it..

 

[BlackIce97]

there has been a few people to modify the I-openers to run modern PC software. They even used to sell a kit where you could install and mount a laptop IDE hard drive to the unit. Do a search on the internet, I'm sure you'll turn up a bunch of stuff.

 

[D3R3K]

I plan on doing something similar in my 2000 SE. Sorry don't have a SHO. Anyway:

The I-Opener is basically crap. The PC I have made is smaller than a briefcase and I have put it along with a 15" desktop LCD, keyboard, etc in a backpack.

Screens are not that expensive. Look around on EBay for some ideas. You can also use the stock head unit via a cassette adapter but that usually will result in crappy sound quality. I recommend a new head unit it an RCA input or two if you plan on a CD Changer.

If you want more information or ideas go check out www.mp3car.com and look at some of the examples. I plan on doing a little more than what you will find on there but it will be a good start. Send me an email if you have any questions becuase I'm not sure how often I will visit the SHO Forum. I'm also on TCCA as d_sellers1.

<small>[ August 26, 2002, 02:08 AM: Message edited by: D3R3K ]</small>