Laptop stands

[Disco300Tdi]

Ok,
Now the gps reciever is mounted to the top of the snorkle
line running down thru some flex tubing into the cab...

pic coming

plugged into laptop, and SWMBO
complains about nursing it in her lap

it can sit on the console, but I would like to
buy/fabricate a laptop holder/stand

Does anyone have a pic of their setup
with a laptop please

[incisor]

laptop stands.. hmmm

there are some real pigs on the shelves out there from what i have seen. All are generic and really dont suit most peoples needs.

some fan cooled, some adjustable, nearly all cumbersome.

me i would be getting my local plastics/signmaker guy to make me one to suit my laptop and console.

fold and roll up some clear 5mm acrilic, make sure it has stops to hold the sides and front, so it clears all the bits it needs to clear eg cdrom, usb ports, fan inlets/outlets.

make up a cardboard template so the plastics guy just needs to cut and fold/roll to suit.

shouldnt be too hard style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif

[Disco300Tdi]

Thanks Inc
I have a mate who works in plastics/acrylic/perspex/crap

perhaps on a braced stand, sitting on a lazy-susan type thingo

[one_iota]

Try:

http://www.ram-mount.com/

That can be obtained through:

http://www.gpsoz.com.au/ram.htm

The problem seems to be holding the Laptop still whilst thrashing the car off road 8O

I'm working on something that mounts on the JC bar and can swivel so that I can see it when travelling alone..

[sniperator]

I have been looking at this for a while. i would not recomend mounting a laptop as the vibrations will kill it quick smart. start saving up like me and get a panel computer. like this...


http://www.advantech.com.tw/local_inc/sear...geid=r&mode=ALL (http://www.advantech.com.tw/local_inc/search_to_fulltextsearch.asp?id=3435062&keywords=vehicle+mount&pageid=r&mode=ALL)

Just my 2 cent, im sure everyone will think otherwise

[landrovermick]

Yeah sniperator is right, I have a buggered Acer - which was subjected to the same - The ole man - Landroverterry bought a flat panel to be mounted in the local SES vehicle for this reason - only thing with laptop is that you have to keep it cool - as computers dont like heat.... so i found out.

other than that I have been dealing with panasonic at work for a tough book we are getting - bat at 5 large its a bit rich for private use.... though i recon ill make good use of it on the weekends!!!!

look at ebay - the ole man got his screen from Honkers - and although id personally never buy anything off ebay from overseas he bought two - sent one back under warranty and got it back quick smark - its been a success story.

try to get one with touch screen that is compatible with lappy cos that way once its secured you wont have to get it out.

may i ask where did you get the extrenal antenna from?

Mick

[Disco300Tdi]

I bought the external waterproof reciever from

Johnny Appleseed $140.00

It comes with a PS2 plug, they threw in the

USB to PS2 adapter free

[incisor]

why do you think the flatpanel will behave better than the laptop?

[landrovermick]

No Hinge - but I would stand corrected if you knew better - also less bulky, and can be mounted and left in situ...

Mick

[Maggot4x4]

This is why I like my PDA based one, moving map all in one small package.

http://www.navman.com/land/images/products/PIN/PIN_200.jpg

http://www.navman.com/land/images/products/PIN/PIN_face.gif

http://www.navman.com/go/aus/products/index.html#pin

[incisor]

yep like the pda based option myself.

got a ipaq 1930, sdio gps, and aerial, gpsdash, and destinator for under $200 style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif

am rapt in it..... was going to use my laptop but not now style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif

just gotta make a little mount and clamp and away we go... even talks to ya .. drive safely! "turn left in blah metres"..

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[Disco300Tdi]

All done

Pics to follow

Mounted from inside the console sraight up onto a lazy susan
So it can be swivelled around for driver, passenger or back seat passengers

Did a bit of a test run, Chris now seems to enjoy watching DVDs'
whilst I drive style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif

Also used velcro to mount the inverter beside the gearstick

[Gidget]

Can't wait to see what you have done, I am yet to decide what I am going to do.
1 idea I had was to mount the laptop to the cargo barrier & have a 7" screen mounted to the dash & use a cordless keyboard, mouse to navigate my way round the laptop,
I have had a trial run & the keyboard & mouse have enough range, I just have to get a screen.
Will any screen do or does it have to be a special screen to use with computers?? any other problems that I might run into by doing this??

[matbor]

I have tired the laptop out, to mesy, the best options are the PDA or grab yourself a mini itx computer and a 7/8" LCD screen and mount it in the dash, you can get some good ideas from these websites :

http://www.mp3car.com
http://www.mini-itx.com/ (These are the best computers for cars, not much heat and a small form factor.)

Matt.

[rogerb]

When I was still using a laptop, I built a flat plate of aluminium, and bolted it to the swivel head of an old camera tripod stand. The head was still attached to the tube which winds up and down, and I bolted the end of the tube to the floor. Meant I could swing it anywhere I chose.

Worked really well for a couple of years, including some pretty rough trips. Now use an in-car computer and a TFT screen.

Cheers,

Roger

[matbor]

Originally posted by rogerb

Worked really well for a couple of years, including some pretty rough trips. Now use an in-car computer and a TFT screen.


Any pics of your setup ?

Matt.