Information about my Carputer

• Epia Via M10000
• Opus 150W Power Supply
• 120GB 3.5" 7200 RPM 8MB Western Digital Harddrive
• 512 MB RAM
• In-Dash Xenarc prepared by Audiomotivegruppe
• 4-port USB 1.1 hub where the ash tray used to be
• Linksys 802.11g USB Wireless
• Frodoplayer
• 6000+ mp3s, 20+ movies, 20+ music videos (Still using less than 50% of the harddrive)
• Griffin PowerMate (Control the volume using a knob, not the touchscreen)
• 2 switches on the left side of the steering column, each powering different parts of the setup
• Cross-over cable from ethernet port up through center armrest console.
• IGuidance v2.1 & Royaltek Sapphire GPS receiver
• JL Audio 300/4 Slash Series Amplifier
• Audiopipe 2-channel subwoofer amplifier
• A pair of 12" Rockford Fosgate Subwoofers
• Blue sound-activated LEDs mounted inside the front center two A/C vents
• Blue-lit Acrylic Subwoofer Grills custom-designed to run off the same sound-activation as the LEDs
• Red laser LEDs
• Soylent Green.

So what does it all do? Well, the motherboard, Powersupply, Harddrive, and RAM all make up the basic elements of any computer. Like the one you use at home. I just put them all to good use in my car. Once I have a computer running in the car, the various other devices make it do various other things. For instance:

• The touchscreen provided by Audiomotivegruppe gives me instant access to all functions of the computer from the driver's seat.
• Wireless Internet Access is provided through the Linksys USB device. Giving me access to wireless hotspots around town as well access to home router setups.
• GPS Navigation is provided by the Royaltek Sapphire GPS Device. Mapping and directions are provided by IGuidance.
• Bluetooth Connectivity to my cell phone is provided by the Kensington Bluetooth USB device. This allows me to use my car speakers as a headset. Along with a USB microphone, the cell can remain in my pocket while I have a conversation through the carputer.
• 6,000 mp3s provide plenty of music to listen to while driving. I can search for a particular song by title, artist, or album. I can also make playlists of my favorites.
• Movies and music videos, while dangerous to watch while actively driving, can make waiting in traffic a lot less painful.
• Frodoplayer coordinates the music, gps, and cell phone devices into one touchscreen-friendly application.

For more information, go check out www.mp3car.com