Copilot software

Hi All
Has anyone seen the copilot incar navigation sofware in use yet?. It sounds very cool, if you're into that sort of thing. Unlike Ozi Explorer (which I think is an excellent program) it uses vector based maps and it can plot routes and tell you when to turn etc . It also tells you approching fixed speed cameras and other points of interest. I would really like to see it in action.

On another (sort of related) note, A while back I posted details about a computer I was building for my car with MP3, DVD oziexplorer etc. At the time I was still not sure what type of screen I would be using but a few users asked for info on screens.

If anyone is into this sort of project I have found a supplier for an excellent screen. The screen is 7.2 inch and unlike most of the incar screens around it has a true VGA connector on it. The navtive resolution is 800 by 570 (something like that but will go higher). It also comes with a touch screen option delivered to Sydney for about $400, non touch screen is cheaper. From all acounts this screen is VERY bright and can even be viewed in direct sunlight. I havent bought one yet but will in the new year. The screen also has two composite video inputs (for video camera etc).

The brand is lilliput and they are being sold on ebay by a dealer in Hong Kong. User opinions can be found at www.mp3car.com.

I find using a laptop in the car a pain and have found PDAs to small for maping which is why I am puting this computer together, that and its an interesting project.

Some people are using this screen with a laptop. They hide the laptop under the seat and use this screen mounted on the roof or dash (the image can be inverted). Windows XP comes with a software keyboard so the touchscreen can be used as a keyboard and a mouse. I have read posts on this forum asking how and where to mount a laptop in the car and think this would be a good option.
Cheers
Groove