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cmarks20 · 07-27-2007, 05:05 AM

After much research, I've come up with a requirements / function list and a few things I'll be implementing:

1. MP3 audio
2. DVD playback
3. Navigation with voice (GPS based)
4. Wifi via USB
5. Bluetooth via USB
6. OBDII diagnostics via USB
7. In-cabin access for USB devices
8. Mini wireless keyboard
9. AM / FM Radio (possibly XM or Sirius as well)
10. Touchscreen (transreflective)
11. PCMCIA slot type I & II
12. Voice recognition

I've decided on a VoomPC2 case mounted in the front trunk with a "molded in" LCD touchscreen and CD \ DVD slot loaded drive in the dash. I'm thiniking a VIA C7 enabled board, as they run on around 20w at full load. This project should be interesting, and cost around the same price as a high end in-dash DVD unit.

I'm currently looking for a fabrication shop that will be able to mount a 7-8" LCD in my radio bezel (I'll be relocating the AC controls to the lower bracket) locally. I'm in Northern VA, so if anyone has any suggestions, please share.

I'll make sure to take lots of pictures and keep this thread going throughout my install for those who may be interested in this as a future modification.

07-27-2007, 05:05 AM	#14
cmarks20 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: United States Posts: 24	After much research, I've come up with a requirements / function list and a few things I'll be implementing: 1. MP3 audio 2. DVD playback 3. Navigation with voice (GPS based) 4. Wifi via USB 5. Bluetooth via USB 6. OBDII diagnostics via USB 7. In-cabin access for USB devices 8. Mini wireless keyboard 9. AM / FM Radio (possibly XM or Sirius as well) 10. Touchscreen (transreflective) 11. PCMCIA slot type I & II 12. Voice recognition I've decided on a VoomPC2 case mounted in the front trunk with a "molded in" LCD touchscreen and CD \ DVD slot loaded drive in the dash. I'm thiniking a VIA C7 enabled board, as they run on around 20w at full load. This project should be interesting, and cost around the same price as a high end in-dash DVD unit. I'm currently looking for a fabrication shop that will be able to mount a 7-8" LCD in my radio bezel (I'll be relocating the AC controls to the lower bracket) locally. I'm in Northern VA, so if anyone has any suggestions, please share. I'll make sure to take lots of pictures and keep this thread going throughout my install for those who may be interested in this as a future modification. __________________ 2000 Boxster - Arctic Silver Last edited by cmarks20; 07-27-2007 at 05:07 AM.