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Craig Miller
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12/20/2009 7:46 PM Alert 
Thanks Larry. Looking at my original post, you are right it was unclear.

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Todd Eliason
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04/22/2010 9:25 AM Alert 

I just purchased this...

Lenovo S10-3t 0651-37U 10.1-Inch Multitouch Netbook (Black)

 

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0032ALW5C/ref=s9_simh_gw_p147_i1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=1JBJ7DR7S2CC42GMVZ9K&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=470938631&pf_rd_i=507846

But it is the newer version with the 1.83GHZ proc, 2GB Ram, BT, and Windows 7 premium for multi touch support.  Should be a great platform for Overland Navigator, streetdeck and my in car entertainment.  :)

 


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Tom Thomas



04/27/2010 8:07 AM Alert 
Hey Todd,
tell us more about Streetdeck. I looked around their website but it's pretty vague.
Dale Avery



04/27/2010 8:25 AM Alert 

Todd,

This looks very interesting!  What is BT?  how much HD space does the included software consume?  How much available for ON?  Is the screen daylight readable?


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Todd Eliason
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04/27/2010 9:44 AM Alert 

I should recieve it in the next few days as it shipped yesterday.  I can give a full report after running it for a few days. The computer is Windows 7 home premium which allows for multi touch computing much like an iPad.  It has a capacitive screen which feels more like a ipad, iTouch.   250GB hard drive will give me plenty of space for ON and my MP3 files.  1.86 GHZ proc and 2GB ram should make ON run pretty well.  I'll buy the Globalsat BlueTooth GPS so I don't have to connect wires everytime I put it in.  I'll hard wire the BT GPS in the truck so I don;t have to worry about changing batteries.

I have not seen the screen in the sun yet but it is supposed to be anti-glare.  It is a glossy screen however so we will see about that.

Street deck is a wedge product that is the interface between multiple applications for car computing.  Basically letting you use your computer act as your in-car entertainment device as well as navigation.  It is touch screen driven to allow simple finger movements on the screen control which application you are looking at.  Drawing a simple M on the screen with your fingers takes you to the music application.  I am hoping it works as seemlessly as the videos I have seen of it portray.  It also has street level GPS mapping and guidance, which I can use when not overlanding.  When off-road, I plan on using Overland Navigator as I feel it is the best product for what we do, hands down!  I'll probably use the SD card function for storing routes etc. 

With the Wifi connection, I can drag and drop the files I want from inside the car when in the driveway.  I plan on using it in a Ram mount Netbook cradle mounted to my dash with a DC 12V hard wired to the battery.  I should have 4 hours of use when I step away from the truck and power.

I'll give reviews as I get it and go forward with it.

I considered the Asus T91 with the swivel screen and 32GB SSD drive, but realized that for what I want to do, the 32GB drive (while bulletproof) was just too small for the multiple uses I have for it.

Craig may chime in with other info on streetdeck and possibly better apps.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRaNriKQZLs

 

 


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Scott Tarrant
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04/27/2010 10:00 AM Alert 
SWEET!! Can't wait to see it.

Now you can also watch your "so you think you can dance" audition tapes while on the road as well!!

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Danny Stevens



04/27/2010 10:04 AM Alert 
SOmguys get all the toys.... looks sweet Todd.

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Todd Eliason
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04/27/2010 10:06 AM Alert 

Hey, I would have won that audition had my cardboard not ripped!

 

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Todd Eliason
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04/27/2010 10:56 AM Alert 

here is a good video of Streetdeck running on a windows XP Viliv 5 device.  should work similarly on ony windows xp or windows 7 device.

 

http://streetdeck.com/V2About.aspx

 

 


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