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Re: drivable computers?

Hopfotch <hopfotch@aol.com> 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 mobile mp3 project
http://utter.chaos.org.uk/~altman/mp3mobile/                     
uses
http://www.advantech.com.tw/epc/pcm5862l.htm

He has much detail on what's in the box.

Mark Willey (humanism)