Apple iPad Head Unit Installation

theDreamer · 04-06-2010, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iff2mastamatt

I want to see an HP Slate in a dash.

I want to see an HP Slate first, still just HP marketing videos popping up with no actual product other than a small showing at CSE.

370z TT · 04-06-2010, 10:08 AM

I rather have the HP slate because its actually a 16:9 screen so it actually is more aesthetically pleasing and it would be easier to fit in the dash. For CDs you could always put a cheap receiver on the bottom considering there is so much room in the 370z

bigaudiofanat · 04-06-2010, 10:11 AM

I do not think you could mount the ipad nor the slate landscape in a z, not enough room but vertical you probably could.

speedfreak28 · 04-06-2010, 11:24 AM

I like the Idea, if you're gonna make a custom dash Id keep a single din cd player as well as the ipad. I just like the Idea of creating a mobile office using one and not needing other components like if you were to use a carputer.

370z TT · 04-06-2010, 12:18 PM

if you want to make a carputer you could always go to MP3Car.com and they can lead you in the right direction.

iff2mastamatt · 04-06-2010, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theDreamer

I want to see an HP Slate first, still just HP marketing videos popping up with no actual product other than a small showing at CSE.

HP Slate to cost $549, have 1.6GHz Atom Z530, 5 hour battery? -- Engadget

It should be out soon (I'm waiting impatiently too), but I read somewhere that HP had a prototype slate back in 2007, but it would have cost over $2500 to produce.

370z TT · 04-06-2010, 01:20 PM

If its only going to cost about $500, than i would rather buy it because it already looks better, and it might be easier to fit in the dash since it is a bit smaller, plus it has widescreen

iff2mastamatt · 04-06-2010, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 370z TT

If its only going to cost about $500, than i would rather buy it because it already looks better, and it might be easier to fit in the dash since it is a bit smaller, plus it has widescreen

Exactly what I was thinking. $600 for 64GB isn't too bad, plus it has an SD card slot for even more storage.

HP Slate pricing, specs reportedly revealed | Crave - CNET

^^^ After watching this promo video I'm almost drooling. ^^^

vipor · 04-06-2010, 03:35 PM

FuszNissan · 04-06-2010, 03:41 PM

Pretty Cool idea.

I would rather do a 4G mifi ,the a 3G shitty At&T connection.

vipor · 04-06-2010, 04:22 PM

Yeah you just save some money and say screw the 3G iPad and get the Mifi or equivalent. Mobile hotspot win!

iff2mastamatt · 04-06-2010, 06:16 PM

Idk which network the slate can use with it's SIM slot, but it may only support AT&T like the ipad.

theDreamer · 04-06-2010, 08:04 PM

No info yet, but SIM slot is basically any GSM network in the world currently, but until we learn what frequencies it will support we can just assume (in the US) AT&T & T-mobile.

04-06-2010, 10:11 AM	#18 (permalink)
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FuszNissan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 14,275 Drives: Pure Sex Rep Power: 542	Pretty Cool idea. I would rather do a 4G mifi ,the a 3G shitty At&T connection. __________________ Mods: Too Many to list! LouFuszNissan ZDAYZ 2012

04-06-2010, 04:22 PM	#26 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 42 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 49	Yeah you just save some money and say screw the 3G iPad and get the Mifi or equivalent. Mobile hotspot win! __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

04-06-2010, 08:04 PM	#28 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	No info yet, but SIM slot is basically any GSM network in the world currently, but until we learn what frequencies it will support we can just assume (in the US) AT&T & T-mobile. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

04-06-2010, 10:08 AM	#17 (permalink)
370z TT Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 160 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 15	I rather have the HP slate because its actually a 16:9 screen so it actually is more aesthetically pleasing and it would be easier to fit in the dash. For CDs you could always put a cheap receiver on the bottom considering there is so much room in the 370z

04-06-2010, 11:24 AM	#19 (permalink)
speedfreak28 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: south jersey Posts: 247 Drives: 05 ram, 79 z28 Rep Power: 16	I like the Idea, if you're gonna make a custom dash Id keep a single din cd player as well as the ipad. I just like the Idea of creating a mobile office using one and not needing other components like if you were to use a carputer.

04-06-2010, 12:18 PM	#20 (permalink)
370z TT Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 160 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 15	if you want to make a carputer you could always go to MP3Car.com and they can lead you in the right direction.

04-06-2010, 01:20 PM	#22 (permalink)
370z TT Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 160 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 15	If its only going to cost about $500, than i would rather buy it because it already looks better, and it might be easier to fit in the dash since it is a bit smaller, plus it has widescreen

04-06-2010, 06:16 PM	#27 (permalink)
iff2mastamatt Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 46 Drives: an automobile Rep Power: 15	Idk which network the slate can use with it's SIM slot, but it may only support AT&T like the ipad.

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