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[Matthew Nuzum]

This is a pretty popular scenario. People create “carputers” for car entertainment systems. If you Google “carputer” you can find a lot of options, including kits and complete computers.

Probably the easiest, and one of the most affordable options is to use a laptop. Pick a model that was very common, for example Dell Latitude 14” or IBM Thinkpad, you can get them for about $100 used and there are lots of add ons available. The Dell Latitude D630 goes for $75-100 and has a “slim power supply” available for about $30 that has a 12v port on it. If you don’t need the built in screen, you can probably pick up a cracked screen model even cheaper.

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> On Jun 3, 2015, at 7:32 PM, Patrick Mcgillan <patrick.mcgillan at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> I am looking for a small form factor type computer that will run off of a
> 12volt battery. I seen some out there but can't remember where or what. May
> have to go with a newer mb into a small case. Need ideas for search
> criteria.
> 
> Patrick
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