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  1. 4th August 2005, 06:27 PM #1
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    Laptop stands

    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
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  2. 4th August 2005, 06:46 PM #2
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    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 [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif[/img]
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  3. 4th August 2005, 06:51 PM #3
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    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
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  4. 4th August 2005, 06:57 PM #4
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    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..
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  5. 5th August 2005, 02:09 PM #5
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    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

    Just my 2 cent, im sure everyone will think otherwise
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  6. 5th August 2005, 02:16 PM #6
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    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?

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  7. 5th August 2005, 02:40 PM #7
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    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
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    why do you think the flatpanel will behave better than the laptop?
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    No Hinge - but I would stand corrected if you knew better - also less bulky, and can be mounted and left in situ...

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





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