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Anyone have a laptop mount in their FC?

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Old Jan 13, 2008 | 01:03 AM
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Anyone have a laptop mount in their FC?

i saw a couple that might work on the net. they are SO exspensive! i was just wondering if anyone has used a custom mount, and how much it would cost to make one my self.

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Old Jan 13, 2008 | 03:56 AM
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I'm installing a Mac Mini in mine.... but I suppose that doesn't help you...
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Old Jan 13, 2008 | 04:13 AM
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i am going to run just a carputer with a double din lilliput screen. i mean if you are going to be using it also for tuning and dont want to lug a laptop around with you i think its the way to go.
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Old Jan 13, 2008 | 10:15 AM
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Tuning on a touch screen/tablet is not fun. Ask me how I know.

Most tuning software relies heavily on keyboard shortcuts...

The commercial mounts are expensive because they need to be high quality so they don't rattle apart within a few years. All the joints must be tight and remain tight so the machine doesn't flop around. A few dollars in steel and a few hours will make a fixed mount but if you want to move the position of the machine the mount would need to be modified.

You could make an arm that bolts together but I almost guarantee it would loosen up.
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Old Jan 13, 2008 | 12:31 PM
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Hadn't though about that, Aaron- thanks for saving me some bucks. Unless I get a carputer with a wireless keyboard... Hmmmmm-- naw, already got a laptop. Might as well use it for more that trolling for internet **** and the forum /hijack
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Old Jan 13, 2008 | 02:41 PM
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Bluetooth kb/mouse ftw.
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