Alright, so I've had the car for a few days, and I love it. It's awesome. I drove to school today for the first time in like 2 months. haha.
But now I need some entertainment in it. lol. It has a relatively new deck, but I mean, come on, it doesn't even have an iPod port thing (or anything else that would allow me to hook up an MP3 player). So I'm looking at getting a new deck, but I think I want one of those flip-out screen deals. Though I'm not too sure if it'd fit, plus it seems as if the gearshift would be completely in the way. I really want some type of screen though so that I can hook up a slimbox or a computer. Being an ultimate nerd, I need these types of things on-the-go. lol
Any recommendations for flip-outs (I have no idea what they're actually called)? I don't really need one with GPS, but it wouldn't hurt. One that would allow for a future addition of GPS would be kind of cool too. But I honestly don't travel much, so it's not that big of a deal. I'd really like to find one with multiple inputs (especially HDMI, since a lot of computers don't have composite, but a lot can go from DVI->HDMI), HD Radio (well, I'm not sure, anyone know about HD Radio?), Bluetooth definitely, and an iPod port thing (that is compatible with an iPod Touch).
I think having a computer in the car would be pretty sweet. Anyone know of any mobile computing solutions?
Mini-box.com seems to have some decent solutions, but the prices are kinda eh. I wouldn't mind building my own rig, but I don't know.
I don't really have any money right now, so this is all kind of theoretical/down the road. haha.
I was looking into this a while ago, when I was car browsing, it's best if you have a double din car (2CD rack basically) which yours has, I'm sure you could modify the gear shift so it's smaller right?? TS may no about that, you can also build a small computer in your boot (using mobile like VIA) and run wires to the front placing the display to where you would like it. Apparently you can get diag software to, so if anything appears wrong on your engine the computer display would pick it up. I was thinking of doing this if I did get a second hand car, so it might give me a hint at what's wrong.
Also for Ipod get an FM transmitter (or whatever radio waves you use) there about £30 here and you just tune your radio into your Ipod also if another (say friends car) is following or infront they can listen to on some on the same channel.