Eepc
Submitted: Monday, Nov 24, 2008 at 19:45
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Member - Mary W NW VIC
Well was at harveyN the other day and they had a 1 only 900 at $399 .Couldn't resist.
Got it up and running on the home wireless network.
Yes Robin I have visited the forums you suggested but want to know a few more basic things-Like
How do I install ozi explorer-no cd in unit-Do I just download from the net or????Does it run on oziCE or not?on As i have my maps on SD from the old Ipaq can I just pop them in this unit?
It seems like a good thing for browsing very quick,better than my tosh laptop.
I also have a Holux GM_210 USB gps -will it work with this unit?
Reply By: Member - Graham H (QLD) - Monday, Nov 24, 2008 at 20:28
Monday, Nov 24, 2008 at 20:28
Not sure about setting up Ozi but the Holux will work Ok just run the installation disc that came with it.
Presumably it is running Windoze and not Linux
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Reply By: Groove - Monday, Nov 24, 2008 at 21:13
Monday, Nov 24, 2008 at 21:13
eePCs get are great. One popular modification people do is to add a touch screen to them making them even better when used in a car. You can get the touch screen kit for under $100 and its pretty easy to install.
Cheers
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Follow Up By: Isuzumu - Tuesday, Nov 25, 2008 at 08:29
Tuesday, Nov 25, 2008 at 08:29
I see on E-Bay the 7 inch touch screens for sale, do you know if there is one available for the EEEPC 900?
Cheeers Bruce.
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Follow Up By: Member - Graham H (QLD) - Tuesday, Nov 25, 2008 at 09:10
Tuesday, Nov 25, 2008 at 09:10
google EEPC
forum and u will get all the info Fitting this kit voids the warranty and from what I saw on the
forum is not always successful.
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Follow Up By: Groove - Tuesday, Nov 25, 2008 at 10:29
Tuesday, Nov 25, 2008 at 10:29
You can find out more information about the mod at the following
Site Link
The screens are available on ebay
Ebay link
I have done a 7 inch for a friend and it worked great. The 7 and 9 inch use the same controllers and are a snap to set up in windows.
I also used the 7 inch eepc touch screen on my indash screen and it works very
well with oziexplorer.
Opening the eepc does void warranty so thats up to you I guess, I usually wait a few months to make sure all is
well before doing any mods to equipement I buy.
Cheers
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Follow Up By: Member - Mary W NW VIC - Tuesday, Nov 25, 2008 at 20:17
Tuesday, Nov 25, 2008 at 20:17
Thanks for the Info.
I would like to add a 4/5" touch screen to handle reversing cam as
well.There's not a lot of room in a defender .Have a rock solid mounting from the ash tray spot for old pda so that would handle touch screen and allow the eepc to be hidden away from prying eyes,ie I want one I can plug in .
Many thanks for the replies,
Cheers.
Mary
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Reply By: Member - Paul M (VIC) - Tuesday, Nov 25, 2008 at 11:31
Tuesday, Nov 25, 2008 at 11:31
Assume you are running windows on your 900.
Download the Ozi pc version & install , maps on SD card will be fine.
Loving my 1000HD as car navigator using Garmin City navigator and Ozi with G.top g66 gps
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Follow Up By: Member - Mary W NW VIC - Tuesday, Nov 25, 2008 at 20:32
Tuesday, Nov 25, 2008 at 20:32
Many thanks,Paul,
My 900 is running XP and seems to be very quick.If I download the pc version will the maps in ozf format for pda still work?
It just seems to be a beaut little bit of gear for travelling.
Also need to work out the best way of accessing the net on the road-use the mobile with data pack as modem or purchase one of the new USB pre paid thingo's from Telstra?
Just love the compact size and not have to worry about damaging an expensive laptop or having it swiped whilst travelling,
Thanks again,
Cheers,
Mary
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Reply By: Member - Paul M (VIC) - Tuesday, Nov 25, 2008 at 21:45
Tuesday, Nov 25, 2008 at 21:45
Gidday Mary
The .ozf files will be fine.
Suggest looking at the forums at www.whirlpool.net.au for info on mobile net access.
Happy
trails
Paul
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