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Besides satellites another technology I love is mobile computing!
I find it amazing that I can do things in my truck such as check email, talk on Skype, Surf the web, listen to my music collection and even watch Slingbox in my truck! (I should note that I don't watch TV, or check email etc while I am driving... DRIVE SAFE!)
You can see my full setup at http://www.ridgelineownersclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21500
Last year I purchased a complete Car PC for my 2008 Honda Ridgeline, and I love it! While you can make your own, I purchased mine from a company called Mobile Computer Solutions. (www.mo-co-so.com)
This was a complete turnkey setup from them and gave me everything I needed to get rolling. The unit came with a USB GPS, external WIFI antenna, External slot loaded DVD Drive etc.
But you don't need to buy one of these, you can make one of your own easily. There are lots of sites around that can help you with building your ow Car computer, such as mp3car.com
There is one thing that every Car computer needs and that is some kind of front end software. Software that makes it easy to use your car computer as your driving.
I use an amazing piece of software called CentraFuse from a company called FluxMedia.
This software lets me do things on my PC easily and ties everything together.
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFdfwRitmJ0"]YouTube - Centrafuse - Getting Started: Playing Media[/ame]
I have tried other front end software and nothing has been as good and as stable as Centrafuse.
You can download a free trial of Centrafuse at http://www.fluxmedia.net/downloads.aspx
The good news is if you like this software you can buy it for 50% off from now until April 15th at Mobile Computer Solutions website http://store.mo-co-so.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=28
This is an amazing deal. I am using Centrafuse Navigation: North American Edition and it works very well.
Now a lot of you might be wondering how I am getting internet in my truck. While I could use WIFI, that wouldn't be practical with the wife in the passengers seat watching live satellite tv from home via the slingbox going 65 down the highway... I use a Sprint Wireless card which works really well!
Using Centrafuse I have been able to load some new Plugins which really help when driving, one lets you find the cheapest gas prices in the area your in. Another one displays traffic cameras in the area your driving in. 2 very cool additions.
I am wondering how many other SatelliteGuys members are interested in this and have installed their own Carputer?
If you have any Carputer questions post them here and I will be happy to help out.
I find it amazing that I can do things in my truck such as check email, talk on Skype, Surf the web, listen to my music collection and even watch Slingbox in my truck! (I should note that I don't watch TV, or check email etc while I am driving... DRIVE SAFE!)
You can see my full setup at http://www.ridgelineownersclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21500
Last year I purchased a complete Car PC for my 2008 Honda Ridgeline, and I love it! While you can make your own, I purchased mine from a company called Mobile Computer Solutions. (www.mo-co-so.com)
This was a complete turnkey setup from them and gave me everything I needed to get rolling. The unit came with a USB GPS, external WIFI antenna, External slot loaded DVD Drive etc.
But you don't need to buy one of these, you can make one of your own easily. There are lots of sites around that can help you with building your ow Car computer, such as mp3car.com
There is one thing that every Car computer needs and that is some kind of front end software. Software that makes it easy to use your car computer as your driving.
I use an amazing piece of software called CentraFuse from a company called FluxMedia.
This software lets me do things on my PC easily and ties everything together.
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFdfwRitmJ0"]YouTube - Centrafuse - Getting Started: Playing Media[/ame]
I have tried other front end software and nothing has been as good and as stable as Centrafuse.
You can download a free trial of Centrafuse at http://www.fluxmedia.net/downloads.aspx
The good news is if you like this software you can buy it for 50% off from now until April 15th at Mobile Computer Solutions website http://store.mo-co-so.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=28
This is an amazing deal. I am using Centrafuse Navigation: North American Edition and it works very well.
Now a lot of you might be wondering how I am getting internet in my truck. While I could use WIFI, that wouldn't be practical with the wife in the passengers seat watching live satellite tv from home via the slingbox going 65 down the highway... I use a Sprint Wireless card which works really well!
Using Centrafuse I have been able to load some new Plugins which really help when driving, one lets you find the cheapest gas prices in the area your in. Another one displays traffic cameras in the area your driving in. 2 very cool additions.
I am wondering how many other SatelliteGuys members are interested in this and have installed their own Carputer?
If you have any Carputer questions post them here and I will be happy to help out.
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Scott, my jealousy meter is through the roof right now. I've been thinking about doing this for quite some time, but never been able to find all the parts I really want in it. Then there's the whole cost/income factor as well . If I ever get to install mine, I'll make sure to post some pictures here for everyone to see.
I just have a few questions I've always wondered about:
Is there a centrafuse plug-in for sling, or do you have to exit to windows first, and launch the sling player?
Does centrafuse support being a bluetooth headset for a cell phone?
What video formats is centrafuse compatible with?
When you turn off your truck, does the carputer hibernate, sleep or completely shutdown?
I think that's it for now. I appreciate you being willing to help us out with our questions. hopefully I'll start buying pieces for mine soon.
. If I ever get to install mine, I'll make sure to post some pictures here for everyone to see. I just have a few questions I've always wondered about:
Is there a centrafuse plug-in for sling, or do you have to exit to windows first, and launch the sling player?
Does centrafuse support being a bluetooth headset for a cell phone?
What video formats is centrafuse compatible with?
When you turn off your truck, does the carputer hibernate, sleep or completely shutdown?
I think that's it for now. I appreciate you being willing to help us out with our questions. hopefully I'll start buying pieces for mine soon.
It dont need a plugin. Just create a button and its there.
Yes it does. Although I haven't found a good a good mic to prevent echos. However there is a plugin which also works with Skype and that works well. If I am going to be on a call or on skype, I have a USB headset that covers only one ear, then I can talk and drive hands free.
Anything Windows Media Player can play Centrafuse can play.
I use to have it hibernate then when I turned the truck back on it would be ready to use in about 15 seconds. However one problem with this would be that it would not always reconnect to the internet. So now I have it shut down. The PC boots in less then 60 seconds so its not that bad.
It may seem over the top right now but in the not to distant future, all cars will have this feature put in at the factory.
I thought I would come here and find lots of complaints about the update to the dish anywhere mobile app, but am not seeing any. It used to look just like the desktop webpage. Now you can no longer filter by sports channels or movie channels. Plus that they made it look like a big button telephone and you see fewer channels in the screen which requires more scrolling. Yes I realize you can look at sports then select which sport you want to look at, I just liked being able to see all sporting events in the guide with all other channels being filtered out. Am I alone in the wilderness on this?
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Apple has finally released their Apple TV 4K with built-in Siri and a microphone so it can respond to your queries even if you don't have the remote. It also increases in price, to $299. I had been planning on updating my current Apple TV 4K streamers, but that's $600 for the two of them, and that's a pass at this point.
At $299, it had better come with 256 GB of Storage, Gigabit (or better) Ethernet, the latest HDMI tech and standards, and one year of free Apple One. But it probably won't…
At $299, it had better come with 256 GB of Storage, Gigabit (or better) Ethernet, the latest HDMI tech and standards, and one year of free Apple One. But it probably won't…
Apple TV 4K
Apple TV 4K. New Siri AI and hands-free control. Stunning picture and immersive HomePod surround sound. Works with your Apple and smart home devices.
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. apple's been making money off of software and not hardware for a while
they all do that anyways.. ever notice your cell phone slows down when you come up for an upgrade..
. apple's been making money off of software and not hardware for a while
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Time for another AWESOME video from the TWIT Network!
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4Edq2eavsQ
Direct YouTube Link - This Week in Space 232
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View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4Edq2eavsQ
Direct YouTube Link - This Week in Space 232
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Time for another AWESOME video from the TWIT Network!
View: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/oRVxjGm0qtE
Direct YouTube Link - Tim Cook, Elton John & King Charles: A Royal Tech Event
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Direct YouTube Link - Tim Cook, Elton John & King Charles: A Royal Tech Event
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Time for another AWESOME video from TFL Electric Vehicles!
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Direct YouTube Link - Watch the New Tesla Roadster Jump, Fly and Barrel-Roll in Mid-Air!
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Direct YouTube Link - Watch the New Tesla Roadster Jump, Fly and Barrel-Roll in Mid-Air!
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Time for another AWESOME video from the TWIT Network!
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Direct YouTube Link - The Apple HomeView
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But.....if you like Tulsa King....looks like you would probably like this as well. I don't mind spin-offs as long as they don't involve a sassy niece who moves from the big cityAnother Tulsa King spin off.
Anyone else watch this show? Any guesses as to what was in the box Gibbs gave to Abby that was on her desk? It look liked it was glowing.
I also heard that someone was leaving the show at the end of this season. Any guesses as to who thats going to be?
I also heard that someone was leaving the show at the end of this season. Any guesses as to who thats going to be?
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Tony as the director.
Would you rather have LaRoche ???Tony as the director.
No. Bring in someone new.
Tony is not serious enough for me. Parker is too close to the team and Tim is too young to take over IMO.
I don't think Tim and Tony are that far apart in Age ...No. Bring in someone new.
Remember what Tony said to Tim when they first got back together ...
Tony said: I am the New Tony, Tim .... (something to that effect)
Tony has changed, he's been running his Security Business ... I'm sure he has grown up.
Give it time ... your judging the New Tony from the old Tony.
It sounds like Tim won't be around the Team much longer either.
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Might be worth a watch when it comes out. Looks like typical big corp against the little guy movie BUT....there is a reason this plot type is so oft repeated, it draws audiences.
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-f9OGsKHd4
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-f9OGsKHd4
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If you're going try to read / listen to the book (can't recommend the audio book enough) before this comes out, I'd avoid trailers.
Trailer below, spoiling it to make sure you read the above bold message first. The book / audio book are fantastic. Go into this blind if you can IMO!
Kind of disappointed at how much they show. A lot still to see, but man, some good reveals in the book that are just served up here.
Trailer below, spoiling it to make sure you read the above bold message first. The book / audio book are fantastic. Go into this blind if you can IMO!
Kind of disappointed at how much they show. A lot still to see, but man, some good reveals in the book that are just served up here.
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"Project Hail Mary" should be on Prime Video starting Friday, July 3.
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'It Is Time Go!' — Project Hail Mary Is Officially Coming to Prime Video
Amazon has confirmed that Project Hail Mary will be coming to Prime Video.
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That's what I will be watching this weekend."Project Hail Mary" should be on Prime Video starting Friday, July 3.
'It Is Time Go!' — Project Hail Mary Is Officially Coming to Prime Video
Amazon has confirmed that Project Hail Mary will be coming to Prime Video.
