computer in your vehicle; surf the web from in your ride???

Tofudebeest · 10-10-07, 07:48 PM

Anyone done it in a 60 or 40 series? I wouldn't be surprised on a 100...

I wanna see set ups of such installs, especially if dash-mounted or really slick.

projektdotnet · 10-11-07, 01:33 AM

I haven't but I've been wanting to get one of these( http://www.panasonic.com/business/to...-computers.asp ) and set something up. Would like to get vzw or t-mobile mobile internet on it if I did. Hopefully someone on here has done this so I will have an example

D'Animal · 10-11-07, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by MyHJ60Sheila

Anyone done it in a 60 or 40 series? I wouldn't be surprised on a 100...

I wanna see set ups of such installs, especially if dash-mounted or really slick.

There was a guy at the Petaluma Swap Meet that had everything in his 40. I think he goes by RadioMan or something like that.

The guys in the Pacific Mountain Cruisers know him.

Mace · 10-11-07, 08:33 AM

ask and ye shall recieve

Mace · 10-11-07, 08:35 AM

more..

D'Animal · 10-11-07, 08:37 AM

Thanks Mace!

Thats the Rig!

I always wondered what alternator he had that was running all that stuff.

workingdog · 10-11-07, 08:39 AM

There are lots of guys with these in PCM. At the FJ45 run at Deer Creek I saw a few. There is a kind of a stalk with a platform most people seem to be useing so the computer sits in the air over the console. I I know Mudrak has one in his 45, I'm going to see in this week I'll ask him who makes the mount.

Peter

D'Animal · 10-11-07, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by workingdog

There are lots of guys with these in PCM. At the FJ45 run at Deer Creek I saw a few. There is a kind of a stalk with a platform most people seem to be useing so the computer sits in the air over the console. I know Mudrak has one in his 45, I'm going to see in this week I'll ask him who makes the mount.

Peter

LOL!

From the looks of Gary's rig I doubt he ordered one from RAM or Jotto Desk. I'll bet he built it.

Mace · 10-11-07, 09:11 AM

gamber and johnson make the ones we use in our work rigs.

http://www.gamberjohnson.com/
$$$$$$$

projektdotnet · 10-11-07, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Mace

ask and ye shall recieve

i think I'm in love with that rig

siglo · 10-11-07, 03:20 PM

lots of good info and mobile computing parts here

Waorani · 10-12-07, 07:57 PM

I run a Toughbook 29 with a Jotto desk mount and Panasonic vehicle port replicator in an Excursion. Can't see any reason similar setup wouldn't work in a 40 or 60.

Grolar · 11-12-07, 05:07 PM

No affiliation at all, but at the SEMA Show I talked to a guy from Azentek. They're currently selling their computer as a 2-DIN, for 3Kish (which I found quite cheap for such a comprehensive product) but they're putting together a 1-DIN solution with a folding screen, which might come handy in the next few months. Keep us posted if you walk that path.

calphi27 · 11-14-07, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Grolar

No affiliation at all, but at the SEMA Show I talked to a guy from Azentek. They're currently selling their computer as a 2-DIN, for 3Kish (which I found quite cheap for such a comprehensive product) but they're putting together a 1-DIN solution with a folding screen, which might come handy in the next few months. Keep us posted if you walk that path.

You could do the same thing with a mac mini and a fold out or permanent screen for under $1500.

brownbear · 11-14-07, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Mace

ask and ye shall recieve

nasa control......

what exactly is in there for radios?

Mace · 11-15-07, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by brownbear

nasa control......

what exactly is in there for radios?

Lots.

Funny, my father works for NASA and he did not know either

Grolar · 11-16-07, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by calphi27

You could do the same thing with a mac mini and a fold out or permanent screen for under $1500.

I'm not familiar with mac minis, but I doubt they'd have as many features as a full fledged carputer.

haffi · 11-16-07, 07:10 PM

I have installed these http://www.cartft.com/catalog/il/512 in few cars. I have installed in one 80 but not in a 40 or 60. To bad I don´t have pics from the 80.

I have a pic from a 2007 Nissan Patrol. The computer sits below the radio, there is a 15" touch screen in front of the passenger and the keyboard is on the passenger sun visor.

This Nissan Patrol is modified on 44" tires for a Icelandic Search and Rescue team.

FirstToy · 11-16-07, 07:16 PM

could always go simple w/ the ipod touch- internet, google earth, email, etc

brownbear · 11-18-07, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Mace

Lots.

Funny, my father works for NASA and he did not know either

I'd love to work at Nasa. I want to work on the assembly/repair line of the shuttle and other ships.

Mace · 11-19-07, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by brownbear

I'd love to work at Nasa. I want to work on the assembly/repair line of the shuttle and other ships.

Dad has a neat job. Head of airborne sciences at NASA, Edwards AFB. Took my 4 year old to visit and got a tour.. Ethan got to fly NASA's F18 simulator

10-10-07, 07:48 PM	#1
Tofudebeest IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Here I am, stuck in the Muddle with you... Posts: 1,020	computer in your vehicle; surf the web from in your ride??? Anyone done it in a 60 or 40 series? I wouldn't be surprised on a 100... I wanna see set ups of such installs, especially if dash-mounted or really slick.

10-11-07, 01:33 AM	#2
projektdotnet iCruz Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,775	I haven't but I've been wanting to get one of these( http://www.panasonic.com/business/to...-computers.asp ) and set something up. Would like to get vzw or t-mobile mobile internet on it if I did. Hopefully someone on here has done this so I will have an example __________________ "Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety." -Benjamin Franklin

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Mace what he said Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 10,983	more.. Attached Images __________________ I am kinda gay....... My Myspace http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...endid=75712409 "Mary Poppins: In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun. You find the fun and - SNAP - the job's a game."

10-11-07, 08:37 AM	#6
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10-11-07, 08:39 AM	#7
workingdog IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 295	There are lots of guys with these in PCM. At the FJ45 run at Deer Creek I saw a few. There is a kind of a stalk with a platform most people seem to be useing so the computer sits in the air over the console. I I know Mudrak has one in his 45, I'm going to see in this week I'll ask him who makes the mount. Peter __________________ '66 FJ40 SBC 350, 3 spd manual '84 FJ 60 OME Heavy, 33/12.5R15 '68 F250 (that's a Ford) highboy with Cummins engine.

10-11-07, 09:11 AM	#9
Mace what he said Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 10,983	gamber and johnson make the ones we use in our work rigs. http://www.gamberjohnson.com/ $$$$$$$ __________________ I am kinda gay....... My Myspace http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...endid=75712409 "Mary Poppins: In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun. You find the fun and - SNAP - the job's a game."

10-11-07, 03:20 PM	#11
siglo 9K2LC Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Kuwait Posts: 369	lots of good info and mobile computing parts here __________________ 2004 UZJ100 Flickr

10-12-07, 07:57 PM	#12
Waorani IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Auburn, AL Posts: 303	I run a Toughbook 29 with a Jotto desk mount and Panasonic vehicle port replicator in an Excursion. Can't see any reason similar setup wouldn't work in a 40 or 60. __________________ 1980 FJ40 (slowly going back together) http://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series-tech/108807-1980-frame-off-resto.html

11-12-07, 05:07 PM	#13
Grolar Sick and destroyed Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Below the Hollywood sign Posts: 804	No affiliation at all, but at the SEMA Show I talked to a guy from Azentek. They're currently selling their computer as a 2-DIN, for 3Kish (which I found quite cheap for such a comprehensive product) but they're putting together a 1-DIN solution with a folding screen, which might come handy in the next few months. Keep us posted if you walk that path. __________________ 12/94 FZJ80, 132k, stock but carbon neutral. Gallery "You can't fight in here, this is the war room!" FOR SALE: Infant car seat

11-16-07, 07:10 PM	#18
haffi IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Iceland Posts: 212	I have installed these http://www.cartft.com/catalog/il/512 in few cars. I have installed in one 80 but not in a 40 or 60. To bad I don´t have pics from the 80. I have a pic from a 2007 Nissan Patrol. The computer sits below the radio, there is a 15" touch screen in front of the passenger and the keyboard is on the passenger sun visor. This Nissan Patrol is modified on 44" tires for a Icelandic Search and Rescue team. __________________ 1988 - HJ62 - 12-ht - intercooler - RIP 1990 - HDJ81 - 1-hdt - intercooler - pure pleasure

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