http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/06/vic-ltd-rolls-out-navisurfer-ii-in-car-pc/ Engadget Comments for VIC Ltd rolls out NaviSurfer II in-car PC http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/06/vic-ltd-rolls-out-navisurfer-ii-in-car-pc/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/06/vic-ltd-rolls-out-navisurfer-ii-in-car-pc/
Does the price you list include the system with an LCD?]]>Feb 7th 2008 8:52AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/06/vic-ltd-rolls-out-navisurfer-ii-in-car-pc/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/06/vic-ltd-rolls-out-navisurfer-ii-in-car-pc/Feb 6th 2008 3:13PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/06/vic-ltd-rolls-out-navisurfer-ii-in-car-pc/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/06/vic-ltd-rolls-out-navisurfer-ii-in-car-pc/Feb 6th 2008 5:05PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/06/vic-ltd-rolls-out-navisurfer-ii-in-car-pc/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/06/vic-ltd-rolls-out-navisurfer-ii-in-car-pc/

*Note: two may not be mutually exclusive.]]>Feb 6th 2008 8:08PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/06/vic-ltd-rolls-out-navisurfer-ii-in-car-pc/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/06/vic-ltd-rolls-out-navisurfer-ii-in-car-pc/Feb 6th 2008 3:42PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/06/vic-ltd-rolls-out-navisurfer-ii-in-car-pc/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/06/vic-ltd-rolls-out-navisurfer-ii-in-car-pc/Feb 6th 2008 3:19PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/06/vic-ltd-rolls-out-navisurfer-ii-in-car-pc/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/06/vic-ltd-rolls-out-navisurfer-ii-in-car-pc/Feb 6th 2008 3:21PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/06/vic-ltd-rolls-out-navisurfer-ii-in-car-pc/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/06/vic-ltd-rolls-out-navisurfer-ii-in-car-pc/
I might as well just stop reading engadget and read technabob, is it that hard to put some effort into the posts, I mean, besides the Apple ones who you seem to go out and perform special favours for?]]>Feb 6th 2008 3:20PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/06/vic-ltd-rolls-out-navisurfer-ii-in-car-pc/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/06/vic-ltd-rolls-out-navisurfer-ii-in-car-pc/Feb 6th 2008 4:30PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/06/vic-ltd-rolls-out-navisurfer-ii-in-car-pc/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/06/vic-ltd-rolls-out-navisurfer-ii-in-car-pc/Feb 6th 2008 3:22PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/06/vic-ltd-rolls-out-navisurfer-ii-in-car-pc/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/06/vic-ltd-rolls-out-navisurfer-ii-in-car-pc/Feb 6th 2008 3:39PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/06/vic-ltd-rolls-out-navisurfer-ii-in-car-pc/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/06/vic-ltd-rolls-out-navisurfer-ii-in-car-pc/Feb 6th 2008 5:13PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/06/vic-ltd-rolls-out-navisurfer-ii-in-car-pc/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/06/vic-ltd-rolls-out-navisurfer-ii-in-car-pc/Feb 6th 2008 3:49PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/06/vic-ltd-rolls-out-navisurfer-ii-in-car-pc/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/06/vic-ltd-rolls-out-navisurfer-ii-in-car-pc/
Frank

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Oh wait...it says so right at the top of your post.]]>Feb 6th 2008 5:45PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/06/vic-ltd-rolls-out-navisurfer-ii-in-car-pc/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/06/vic-ltd-rolls-out-navisurfer-ii-in-car-pc/Feb 6th 2008 4:05PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/06/vic-ltd-rolls-out-navisurfer-ii-in-car-pc/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/06/vic-ltd-rolls-out-navisurfer-ii-in-car-pc/Feb 6th 2008 4:17PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/06/vic-ltd-rolls-out-navisurfer-ii-in-car-pc/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/06/vic-ltd-rolls-out-navisurfer-ii-in-car-pc/Feb 6th 2008 4:21PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/06/vic-ltd-rolls-out-navisurfer-ii-in-car-pc/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/06/vic-ltd-rolls-out-navisurfer-ii-in-car-pc/Feb 6th 2008 4:34PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/06/vic-ltd-rolls-out-navisurfer-ii-in-car-pc/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/06/vic-ltd-rolls-out-navisurfer-ii-in-car-pc/Yes.
Click the read link, lazy ass.]]>Feb 6th 2008 4:40PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/06/vic-ltd-rolls-out-navisurfer-ii-in-car-pc/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/06/vic-ltd-rolls-out-navisurfer-ii-in-car-pc/
As a former carPC modder, I just thought I'd point out the lack of info on the two biggest concerns.]]>Feb 6th 2008 4:58PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/06/vic-ltd-rolls-out-navisurfer-ii-in-car-pc/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/06/vic-ltd-rolls-out-navisurfer-ii-in-car-pc/Feb 6th 2008 10:02PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/06/vic-ltd-rolls-out-navisurfer-ii-in-car-pc/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/06/vic-ltd-rolls-out-navisurfer-ii-in-car-pc/Feb 6th 2008 4:50PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/06/vic-ltd-rolls-out-navisurfer-ii-in-car-pc/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/06/vic-ltd-rolls-out-navisurfer-ii-in-car-pc/Feb 6th 2008 4:50PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/06/vic-ltd-rolls-out-navisurfer-ii-in-car-pc/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/06/vic-ltd-rolls-out-navisurfer-ii-in-car-pc/Feb 6th 2008 5:01PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/06/vic-ltd-rolls-out-navisurfer-ii-in-car-pc/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/06/vic-ltd-rolls-out-navisurfer-ii-in-car-pc/Feb 6th 2008 7:06PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/06/vic-ltd-rolls-out-navisurfer-ii-in-car-pc/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/06/vic-ltd-rolls-out-navisurfer-ii-in-car-pc/
Otherwise, grab a usb-wifi stick, you're golden.]]>Feb 7th 2008 2:12AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/06/vic-ltd-rolls-out-navisurfer-ii-in-car-pc/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/06/vic-ltd-rolls-out-navisurfer-ii-in-car-pc/Feb 6th 2008 5:07PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/06/vic-ltd-rolls-out-navisurfer-ii-in-car-pc/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/06/vic-ltd-rolls-out-navisurfer-ii-in-car-pc/
I have to disagree with your post. It sounds like you may have had a bad experience for sure... but simply because you had this experience doesn't mean you should ward of the entire public from experiencing it themselves.

My personal experience has been great. The 'wow' affect from riders aside, navigation, BT phone integration, on-the-road G3 connection, Sling-TV (on the road live TV/Recorded TV) for passengers, Hands-Free phone, Voice Commands, Videos, MP3's, Radio, Satellite... and knowing that you can always add more --

Sure, it's not for the average PC user, but for hobbyist and enthusiasts, the CarPC/CarPuter realm is very exciting.

This particular product is just another 'easier' entry-level item which and entry-level Car-Electronics/Computer-Lover could get their feet wet.

I would encourage those interested in learning more about In Car Computing to read up on it a bit. A great source of info is mp3car . com ... chances are someone's already modified a rig, just like yours and can give more advice about it.
]]>Feb 6th 2008 7:49PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/06/vic-ltd-rolls-out-navisurfer-ii-in-car-pc/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/06/vic-ltd-rolls-out-navisurfer-ii-in-car-pc/Its not just my experience btw, after i did mine my friend was wowed and did one in his 350z, did like me modified the dash and everything so full custom install so looked like the car was made with it built in there, he pursued his own route using mp3 car forums, same problems, he could never get bluetooth to work, windows would crash consistently, he tried a few hard drives that always cr*pped out on the road, after a year he had had it too, ripped everything out and sold the car haha.
oh well. its nice to know theres someone out there who's system works!!! power to u matt. i think thats good advice btw, anyone interested, yea def make sure you have the time to really invest into it, and read up on mp3 car forums...people are really helpful answering questions too!]]>Feb 6th 2008 9:10PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/06/vic-ltd-rolls-out-navisurfer-ii-in-car-pc/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/06/vic-ltd-rolls-out-navisurfer-ii-in-car-pc/Its not just my experience btw, after i did mine my friend was wowed and did one in his 350z, did like me modified the dash and everything so full custom install so looked like the car was made with it built in there, he pursued his own route using mp3 car forums, same problems, he could never get bluetooth to work, windows would crash consistently, he tried a few hard drives that always cr*pped out on the road, after a year he had had it too, ripped everything out and sold the car haha.
oh well. its nice to know theres someone out there who's system works!!! power to u matt. i think thats good advice btw, anyone interested, yea def make sure you have the time to really invest into it, and read up on mp3 car forums...people are really helpful answering questions too!]]>Feb 6th 2008 9:10PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/06/vic-ltd-rolls-out-navisurfer-ii-in-car-pc/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/06/vic-ltd-rolls-out-navisurfer-ii-in-car-pc/
it usually comes down to isolation of the system, if not done properly, and I mean PROPERLY, you will have nightmares.

after you get isolation down, hdd shock absorption is your enemy.

now if I can get this thing up a running from a memory stick, memory card adapter, the HDD can stay at home.]]>Feb 7th 2008 2:18AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/06/vic-ltd-rolls-out-navisurfer-ii-in-car-pc/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/06/vic-ltd-rolls-out-navisurfer-ii-in-car-pc/I did def look into the CF option since Via sells boards with CF adapters right on them, and do a striped down version of windows (i forgot the name of the program now)...but yea, just never got around too it...the amount of time you can throw at these things is just exponential.
Windows in a car I think will always be problamatic...occasionaly it crashes, then i gotta hook up a keyboard to reboot or else I can't get by the bios screen becaue it tires to read off the now corrupted hybernation image...
then you gotta recalibrate the touchscreen, then this, then that...ugh. Too many wasted hours fiddling with it. Good luck though man, I hope your experience goes silky smooth!!! :)]]>Feb 7th 2008 10:39AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/06/vic-ltd-rolls-out-navisurfer-ii-in-car-pc/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/06/vic-ltd-rolls-out-navisurfer-ii-in-car-pc/
Maybe these are big 'if's.. but, If:
- You have properly run wires (sound/electrical/usb/firewire/etc)
- You have installed proper power regulators/switches/etc
- You have customized your install to your likes
- You have a solid front-end (CentraFuse for example)
- You have extra goodies (Blue-tooth keyboard), Exteneded 'restart button' mounted in your ashtray, USB ports in the console for easy file-sharing music-swapping...

Then the [entire] experience is wonderful.

The planning, the parts-ordering, the fabricating, the install, the re-install, the testing, the calibrating, the sweat, the aching back...

All worth it.

Hope someone can find as much enjoyment out of the entire process that I have :-)

]]>Feb 8th 2008 3:36AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/06/vic-ltd-rolls-out-navisurfer-ii-in-car-pc/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/06/vic-ltd-rolls-out-navisurfer-ii-in-car-pc/Feb 8th 2008 7:07AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/06/vic-ltd-rolls-out-navisurfer-ii-in-car-pc/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/06/vic-ltd-rolls-out-navisurfer-ii-in-car-pc/Feb 6th 2008 5:49PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/06/vic-ltd-rolls-out-navisurfer-ii-in-car-pc/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/06/vic-ltd-rolls-out-navisurfer-ii-in-car-pc/Feb 6th 2008 6:19PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/06/vic-ltd-rolls-out-navisurfer-ii-in-car-pc/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/06/vic-ltd-rolls-out-navisurfer-ii-in-car-pc/Serial adapter for connecting to your car's ECU. Drove around in my Honda with a laptop connected to my OBD2 port after my check engine light came on, and saved a trip to the mechanic! ]]>Feb 6th 2008 10:34PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/06/vic-ltd-rolls-out-navisurfer-ii-in-car-pc/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/06/vic-ltd-rolls-out-navisurfer-ii-in-car-pc/Feb 6th 2008 6:40PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/06/vic-ltd-rolls-out-navisurfer-ii-in-car-pc/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/06/vic-ltd-rolls-out-navisurfer-ii-in-car-pc/Feb 7th 2008 12:41AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/06/vic-ltd-rolls-out-navisurfer-ii-in-car-pc/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/06/vic-ltd-rolls-out-navisurfer-ii-in-car-pc/Feb 6th 2008 6:48PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/06/vic-ltd-rolls-out-navisurfer-ii-in-car-pc/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/06/vic-ltd-rolls-out-navisurfer-ii-in-car-pc/Feb 7th 2008 12:29AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/06/vic-ltd-rolls-out-navisurfer-ii-in-car-pc/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/06/vic-ltd-rolls-out-navisurfer-ii-in-car-pc/Feb 7th 2008 12:30AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/06/vic-ltd-rolls-out-navisurfer-ii-in-car-pc/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/06/vic-ltd-rolls-out-navisurfer-ii-in-car-pc/Feb 7th 2008 12:35PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/06/vic-ltd-rolls-out-navisurfer-ii-in-car-pc/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/06/vic-ltd-rolls-out-navisurfer-ii-in-car-pc/I DON'T RECCOMEND ANYONE TO ORDER, VIC LTD (NAVISURFER) ITEMS. UNLESS YOU WANT TO GET RIPPED OFF. OH! I ALSO PAIED $110.00 US DOLLARS FOR EXPRESS DELIVERY. NEEDLESS TO SAY I'VE BEEN HAD.!!!!!]]>Sep 3rd 2008 11:07PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/06/vic-ltd-rolls-out-navisurfer-ii-in-car-pc/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/06/vic-ltd-rolls-out-navisurfer-ii-in-car-pc/I DON'T RECCOMEND ANYONE TO ORDER, VIC LTD (NAVISURFER) ITEMS. UNLESS YOU WANT TO GET RIPPED OFF. OH! I ALSO PAIED $110.00 US DOLLARS FOR EXPRESS DELIVERY. NEEDLESS TO SAY I'VE BEEN HAD.!!!!!]]>Sep 3rd 2008 11:05PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/02/06/vic-ltd-rolls-out-navisurfer-ii-in-car-pc/http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/06/vic-ltd-rolls-out-navisurfer-ii-in-car-pc/
mbyte2003@libero.it]]>Nov 2nd 2008 6:54AM