Lilliput car PCs and monitors

CDTi · 23rd February 2007, 16:55

Anyone any experience of these units?

The car pc in particular seems tempting.

mantianak · 24th February 2007, 17:39

Lilliput is a brand?

Do you have a link?

I've never got around to finishing my car computer. It's been so long now the chip on it is quite dated.

CDTi · 24th February 2007, 17:55

Here is a complete system:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...4012%26fvi%3D1

Rich · 24th February 2007, 21:04

Lilliput screens have a very good reputation amoungst the Carputer bods out there, can't vouch for the spec/detail of their computers though, that is a mighty small looking pc case!

Christopher · 24th February 2007, 21:06

Lilliput motorised screens did have a bad reputation at getting stuck soon after purchase though ...

mantianak · 24th February 2007, 23:33

I've seen that advertised by Chinese company but slightly deviated by name. I can’t remember the manufacturer but it was advertised as a media station. I think it had 200htz processor.
I've noticed a few Chinese companies produce the same item but by a different name. Not sure what the differences are, I've not tested.

At the price advertised on that link, I would rather build a car-com myself at a far lower price. Not only is it cheaper but it will be more powerful and more able to upgrade knowing the abilities. Also, depending on the motherboard, it could be upgraded.

But still, I would like to get my hands on a Lilliput unit. It still looks like a neat package.

CDTi · 24th February 2007, 23:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by mantianak

At the price advertised on that link, I would rather build a car-com myself at a far lower price. Not only is it cheaper but it will be more powerful and more able to upgrade knowing the abilities. Also, depending on the motherboard, it could be upgraded.

The PC itself is about £300 plus carriage. Its a 1Ghz processor, 40Ghz drive, 512 M ram, DVD/CDRW etc.

I think its a pretty good spec for a car PC. Its big advantage is its size of course.

Is it possible to build a small PC for that knid of money? I think to go this small you need integrated processors/motherboards so upgrading may be somewhat limited.

I was looking at an original Rover sat nav install , but for less money I can have a full PC system.

mantianak · 25th February 2007, 00:11

1 year ago I started to make a car pc. I have a commell motherboard (17x17 cm) with a P478 2.8 ghz processor. 256mb ram (upto 1 gig) vga, composite output, 60gb 2.5in hd.
So far it has cost me about £200. All I need (and never got round to buying) is the psu and case

I think it all depends on what you want from a car computer. For me, I want a music collection at hand and a few other things like Excel and media player

Alan · 25th February 2007, 18:54

Try these guys for information and some ideas.
Highly recommended.

empsburna · 25th February 2007, 23:44

I've got a few inputs spare on my kenwood touch screen headunit - i wonder if the PC would work through the headunit and retain the touchscreen capabilities?

23rd February 2007, 16:55	#1
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mantianak I really should get out more....... ZT 190+ Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Poole Posts: 2,413 Thanks: 6 Thanked 22 Times in 21 Posts	Lilliput is a brand? Do you have a link? I've never got around to finishing my car computer. It's been so long now the chip on it is quite dated. __________________ http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d1..._signature.png

24th February 2007, 17:55	#3
CDTi This is my second home No longer in the MGR club Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tipperary Posts: 3,933 Thanks: 35 Thanked 51 Times in 35 Posts	Here is a complete system: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...4012%26fvi%3D1 __________________ 'Tis better to be silent and be thought a fool, than to speak and remove all doubt.

24th February 2007, 21:04	#4
Rich Posted a thing or two http://Roadca.ms - Letting you see what they see! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Yup Posts: 1,786 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 1 Post	Lilliput screens have a very good reputation amoungst the Carputer bods out there, can't vouch for the spec/detail of their computers though, that is a mighty small looking pc case! __________________ https://VehicleGPS.UK http://www.MotorwayCameras.co.uk

24th February 2007, 21:06	#5
Christopher Owners Club Director Rover 75 V6 Copperleaf Red, MG ZTT 190+ Lagoon & Early MGF Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rugby Posts: 9,287 Thanks: 105 Thanked 343 Times in 81 Posts	Lilliput motorised screens did have a bad reputation at getting stuck soon after purchase though ... __________________ Christopher in banana veritas

24th February 2007, 23:33	#6
mantianak I really should get out more....... ZT 190+ Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Poole Posts: 2,413 Thanks: 6 Thanked 22 Times in 21 Posts	I've seen that advertised by Chinese company but slightly deviated by name. I can’t remember the manufacturer but it was advertised as a media station. I think it had 200htz processor. I've noticed a few Chinese companies produce the same item but by a different name. Not sure what the differences are, I've not tested. At the price advertised on that link, I would rather build a car-com myself at a far lower price. Not only is it cheaper but it will be more powerful and more able to upgrade knowing the abilities. Also, depending on the motherboard, it could be upgraded. But still, I would like to get my hands on a Lilliput unit. It still looks like a neat package. __________________ http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d1..._signature.png

25th February 2007, 00:11	#8
mantianak I really should get out more....... ZT 190+ Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Poole Posts: 2,413 Thanks: 6 Thanked 22 Times in 21 Posts	1 year ago I started to make a car pc. I have a commell motherboard (17x17 cm) with a P478 2.8 ghz processor. 256mb ram (upto 1 gig) vga, composite output, 60gb 2.5in hd. So far it has cost me about £200. All I need (and never got round to buying) is the psu and case I think it all depends on what you want from a car computer. For me, I want a music collection at hand and a few other things like Excel and media player __________________ http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d1..._signature.png

25th February 2007, 18:54	#9
Alan Avid contributor Other Make Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Near Glasgow Posts: 169 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Try these guys for information and some ideas. Highly recommended.

25th February 2007, 23:44	#10
empsburna Gets stuck in Other Manufacturer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: The Black Country Posts: 716 Thanks: 0 Thanked 28 Times in 3 Posts	I've got a few inputs spare on my kenwood touch screen headunit - i wonder if the PC would work through the headunit and retain the touchscreen capabilities?