EEE-PC setup or mounting
Submitted: Sunday, Nov 30, 2008 at 09:00
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Rossi
Hi All,
Just stumbled across the site this week and now my wife thinks I a having an affair with somebody here as I have spent soooo much time on it.
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I am very interested on how different people have got thier EEEPC's set up in thier vehicles and any advice/tips that they might have for me. Looking for advice on mounting (maybe I am having an affair) and software set-up etc.
Sshhhh I have to go here she comes.
Thanks
Rossi
Reply By: Willem - Sunday, Nov 30, 2008 at 09:41
Sunday, Nov 30, 2008 at 09:41
Rossi
There was a similar question asked in post 63879 to which I and others replied as far as mounting a laptop goes.
Now I have been on this site for 7 years and my wife comes in to the study and says "Hmmmm...talking to your friends in the box again?"......lol
Cheers
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Reply By: bardenboy - Sunday, Nov 30, 2008 at 17:26
Sunday, Nov 30, 2008 at 17:26
I havn't an answer on how to mount the Eee PC, but what power supply do you use in th truck ?
most 12v dc units start at 17 v dc and go up to 24v
the Eee 901 needs 12 volt
dennis
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Follow Up By: Rossi - Monday, Dec 01, 2008 at 05:40
Monday, Dec 01, 2008 at 05:40
Hi Dennis,
You can buy 12v adapters on ebay for each EEE model. I ordered
mine yesterday so I am still waiting for them to arrive. The ones I got cost around $20 including postage.
Regards,
Rossi
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Reply By: Stevo - Monday, Dec 01, 2008 at 08:36
Monday, Dec 01, 2008 at 08:36
Rossi, what type of vehicle do you intend mounting it in ?
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Follow Up By: Rossi - Monday, Dec 01, 2008 at 16:23
Monday, Dec 01, 2008 at 16:23
Hi Stevo,
Nissan Pathfinder R51 2006 model.
Any tips etc
Regards,
Rossi
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Reply By: Stevo - Monday, Dec 01, 2008 at 16:48
Monday, Dec 01, 2008 at 16:48
Gooday Rossi, I have a GU Patrol and have made a PVC shelf from a piece of sewer pipe, which is inserted into a small "glove" pocket in the top centre of the dash. It is held in place with velcro and a tennis ball which pushes tightly into the pocket. Simply removes when not in use. Pc held in place with velcro.
Don't know what the dash set up is like in a Pathfinder, so can't comment.
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Follow Up By: Rossi - Tuesday, Dec 02, 2008 at 02:35
Tuesday, Dec 02, 2008 at 02:35
Stevo,
Do you have any photo's? Sounds like a good option to $100's of on a proper laptop holder.
You have given me some things to think about, thanks.
Rossi
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Reply By: Stevo - Tuesday, Dec 02, 2008 at 08:23
Tuesday, Dec 02, 2008 at 08:23
Rossi, I'm away until early next week. Will take some photos then.
Cheers
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Follow Up By: Member - Mary W NW VIC - Tuesday, Dec 02, 2008 at 17:56
Tuesday, Dec 02, 2008 at 17:56
I'm eager to se the set up too.Just got one of these little beauties!,
Thanks,
Mary
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Reply By: Nic I (NSW) - Wednesday, Dec 03, 2008 at 11:52
Wednesday, Dec 03, 2008 at 11:52
Yep, I'm also keen to see how people are mounting their mini-laptops.
Mine is a Dell Inspiron Mini-9, very similar to the others on the market, and I'd like to mount it off the upper DIN slot in the middle of the dash (GU Patrol).
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Reply By: Stevo - Tuesday, Dec 09, 2008 at 15:06
Tuesday, Dec 09, 2008 at 15:06
Hi guys, here are the photos
http://s436.photobucket.com/albums/qq88/vcx572stevo/?action=view¤t=CIMG2155.jpghttp://s436.photobucket.com/albums/qq88/vcx572stevo/?action=view¤t=CIMG2156.jpghttp://s436.photobucket.com/albums/qq88/vcx572stevo/?action=view¤t=CIMG2157.jpghttp://s436.photobucket.com/albums/qq88/vcx572stevo/?action=view¤t=CIMG2158.jpghttp://s436.photobucket.com/albums/qq88/vcx572stevo/?action=view¤t=CIMG2159.jpghttp://s436.photobucket.com/albums/qq88/vcx572stevo/?action=view¤t=CIMG2160.jpg
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Follow Up By: Member - John (Vic) - Tuesday, Dec 09, 2008 at 15:12
Tuesday, Dec 09, 2008 at 15:12
Stevo those links don't work??
Nothing there??
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Follow Up By: Rossi - Wednesday, Dec 10, 2008 at 01:32
Wednesday, Dec 10, 2008 at 01:32
Stevo,
Looks good.
Unfortunately Pathfinder does not have the same provision for mounting.
Actually I have taken the pussy way out and purchased a mounting system on ebay and it actually works
well. I will try to get some photos after I get my machine back, I am in the process of "pimping my ride" ie
snorkel, lifted, long range
tank, dual battery system, rear tyre carrier &
UHF radio.
Rossi.
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