My CarPC...and SC430...as featured in the New York Times

[Big Willy]

If I had an air card for the computer, would I be able to access my network with a system like this?
I would be able to get hours of work done while sitting in traffic. I could possibly sell this to my company so the reps in the field that travel have access on more then the Crackberry.

[ebb100z]

Big Props to you! Awesome Article.

[Habious]

Originally Posted by Big Willy

If I had an air card for the computer, would I be able to access my network with a system like this?
I would be able to get hours of work done while sitting in traffic. I could possibly sell this to my company so the reps in the field that travel have access on more then the Crackberry.

Big Willy,

It's plain ol' Windows XP Professional underneath so, anything you can do with a "normal" PC, you can do with this...VNC, VPN, RDC, etc.

The thing to keep in mind with it is, you're limited with the smaller-than-average screen (which is why the front-end software has big icons, monster fonts, and simple menus) and simplified input devices.

I mainly use the "Space Navigator" control knob to do most of the navigating through menus, scrolling through lists, selecting audio inputs, etc.

I have a little mini-keyboard installed in the center console, but it's pretty much for "emergency use only"...because it's just so darn tiny.

Some guys use wireless Bluetooth keyboards...so they can have a full-sized keyboard to type on...but then, where do you put it when you're not using it?

Quite a few CarPC guys use AirCards to get Internet access on their CarPC's. I installed an inexpensive WiFi card on my CarPC and my cell phone has the option to act as a WiFi hotspot, so I can get Internet that way, when I want it. The AirCard is the slickest way to do it - the CarPC has a dedicated, always-on Internet connection. Of course, that's a $40.00/month bill just so your car can have Internet access! Ouch (at least for me).

I don't use the Internet on it all that much but, when I need it/want it, it's REALLY nice to have! And, since it's through my smartphone, it's at no additional expense (other than the initial layout of $16.00 for the WiFi card).

The web browser in the front-end software I use is just embedded I.E. so, I have no limitations on what websites can be viewed...YouTube, Hulu, ClubLexus...whatever.

Originally Posted by ebb100z

Big Props to you! Awesome Article.

Thanks!

I had a friend tell me that it was impressive that I got in the NY Times for a GOOD reason. He said it's easy to get in for a bad reason!