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Re: drivable computers?

From: "R. Paul McCarty" <rpmc@troi.cc.rochester.edu>
Date: Fri Jul 31 14:00:16 1998
Newsgroups: comp.sys.wearables

Hopfotch wrote:
> 
> boo.  i was wondering if anyone had any links, ideas, input, or personal
> experiences with building a computer into a car.  i'm thinking of a
> name/address storing system with enough power to run a Mapsco database, maybe
> play MP3s and whatever else i can come up with it to do.  Pentium 200ish,
> probably.  windows, unix, who cares - the part i am sketchiest on is the power
> pull.  i don't know how wise it is to put a computer on a 12-15V car battery
> without something nice and malleable in between to take the extra juice.
> anyway, anyone have anything?  thanks.
> 
> scott lee (ixoye)

The power's easy, just get your hands on a DC-DC converter (preferably
an isolated one so you don't blow up your hardware when you recharge the
battery, etc.)

Check out:

 PowerTrends: http://www.powertrends.com/
       Datel: http://www.datel.com/

-Paul
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