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  1. 17th August 2007, 09:06 PM #21
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    Quote Originally Posted by EchiDna View Post
    inc, the only issue with that type of PS is that it doesn't have a startup/shutdown controller does it? this is important for use in a vehicle...

    cant u just turn the pc on/off manually after and start the engine and turn it off before you turn it off again?
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  2. 18th August 2007, 12:04 AM #22
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    Quote Originally Posted by HangOver View Post
    cant u just turn the pc on/off manually after and start the engine and turn it off before you turn it off again?
    would you do that to your home PC? really not good for the system stability and hardware life...

    or have you got 2 minutes to wait for the boot sequence to complete before starting to drive? and the same again to shut down when you stop?

    what if you go into a shop for 5 minutes? just leave the car running with the keys in it while you duck inside??

    a startup/shutdown controller takes all these problems out of the equation - just turn the key and go, then turn off the key when you stop and let the controller do it's thing
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    yep I suppose it would be good if your landy is your daily driver.
    Mine is for weekends only I have a little PDA thats good for gazzetted roads. I dont think turning it on/off would be much of a hasle if it's for off road only.
    I guess that's just my opinion and personal choice.
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  4. 18th August 2007, 07:32 AM #24
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    Have seen one that if ignition is off for more than 5-10mins it will hibernate, (running off a second battery). And then one the ignition is on again it will resume.
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    i personally would be running it directly from a feed from a battery, preferably the second one.

    bad juju running it thru the ignition switch IMHO.
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  6. 18th August 2007, 11:56 AM #26
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    You can get a PC 12V power supply and mini pc components so you can leave it in your car permanantly. Check out www.MP3car.com.

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