Any pics of TVs installed in your 300?

[Magz977]

I just purchased a 300 without navigation, any of you install a tv in your car? I want to install one and hook up one of those new small ps2s to it? ANy of you do it? thanks for the help

[wesexcellence]

Originally Posted by Magz977

I just purchased a 300 without navigation, any of you install a tv in your car? I want to install one and hook up one of those new small ps2s to it? ANy of you do it? thanks for the help

Here's mine...



Seriously, there are many in this forum who have done basic av upgrades. Unless you are serious about a custom install like mine w/ touchscreen computer.

[Magz977]

what kind of TV is that? And another stupid question, did you have navigation (I assume not but I dont kow if te TV flips over it or not)?

[wesexcellence]

Originally Posted by Magz977

what kind of TV is that? And another stupid question, did you have navigation (I assume not but I dont kow if te TV flips over it or not)?

It is a 10.5" touchscreen linked to a Drivesoft computer system. Didn'y have nav before, now I do. As well as internet, dvd, mp3, picture library etc...

[MGD]

I ripped the head unit out and installed a pc in my dash.
Here are some pics. Now I can play music DVD's navigation and rear camera.

[TheDon300]

mgd what kind of pc is that? and how much did it cost you looks sweet.

[wesexcellence]

The advantage of using a pc specifically designed for auto use is the boot-up and shut-down methods. Drivesoft boots up in just 6 seconds as opposed to a 45 second home pc and it shuts down w/ key-off as opposed to a home-type shut-down which takes about 30 seconds.
After key shut-down, when you re-enter your vehicle just turn-on your key and it re-boots in 6 seconds with no error shut-down. Hence the reason for an auto-based pc rather than converting your own.

[MGD]

My system runs windows xp embedded which stripps all unnessesary stuff of XP. My motherboard has dc/dc power supply with remote. When I put my key in the ingnition it comes back from hibernation in about 8 sec. When I take the key out it waits 25sec to hybernate.
Her is a quote fron Drivesoft. They also run windows XP.
>>>Driver Friendly Software Lite - DFSL (Light version of DFS, not provided with hardware) (Introductory Price $49.00 USA Dollars)

Due to an overwhelming response to the Drivesoft System products, Drivesoft has decided to offer a light version of the DFS called Driver Friendly Software Lite (DFSL). The DFSL will offer a majority of the tuners and players and will be designed specifically for the individual that already has or wants to provide their own mobile computer hardware.

Note: Windows XP is the required operating system for Drivesoft DFSL.

Standard Software Features for DFSL

# FM/TV Tuner Software (WinTV PCI 401 or WinTV USB 621 FM/TV Tuner Required)
# DVD Player, CD Player and CD Ripper
# Video Player, MP3 Player and Picture Viewer
# XM Radio Tuner Software (XMPCR Required)
# CDDB Compatible for Auto-Labeling Songs on CD (Cellular Internet Service Required)
# Navigation Software Link Button (to launch third party navigational software)
# Upgrade Drivesoft System Software (Internet Required)
# Windows XP OS Link Button
>>>

[wesexcellence]

Originally Posted by MGD

My system runs windows xp embedded which stripps all unnessesary stuff of XP. My motherboard has dc/dc power supply with remote. When I put my key in the ingnition it comes back from hibernation in about 8 sec. When I take the key out it waits 25sec to hybernate.
Her is a quote fron Drivesoft. They also run windows XP.
>>>Driver Friendly Software Lite - DFSL (Light version of DFS, not provided with hardware) (Introductory Price $49.00 USA Dollars)

Due to an overwhelming response to the Drivesoft System products, Drivesoft has decided to offer a light version of the DFS called Driver Friendly Software Lite (DFSL). The DFSL will offer a majority of the tuners and players and will be designed specifically for the individual that already has or wants to provide their own mobile computer hardware.

Note: Windows XP is the required operating system for Drivesoft DFSL.

Standard Software Features for DFSL

# FM/TV Tuner Software (WinTV PCI 401 or WinTV USB 621 FM/TV Tuner Required)
# DVD Player, CD Player and CD Ripper
# Video Player, MP3 Player and Picture Viewer
# XM Radio Tuner Software (XMPCR Required)
# CDDB Compatible for Auto-Labeling Songs on CD (Cellular Internet Service Required)
# Navigation Software Link Button (to launch third party navigational software)
# Upgrade Drivesoft System Software (Internet Required)
# Windows XP OS Link Button
>>>

It sounds like you have a better system than most. Alot of people simply add a ac/dc inverter to a home pc and think they have something acceptable for their car. Then they are upset at the delays in start-up/shut-down. With you stripping everything unneccessary from your set-up, it sounds like you are "up and running."
I hope you enjoy yours as much as I enjoy mine.

[TheDon300]

mgd i need a price