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How To Build A PC Into Your Car: Page 24 of 27

Using a mini-ITX system, you can build a complete PC, right into the dashboard of your car. Talk about mobile computing!
June 19, 2006

A Word about Car PC and Safety

Using a PC on the road requires a tremendous amount of responsibility. The purpose of having a car PC—in addition to being really cool, of course—is to add to the enjoyment and safety of the driving experience. Unfortunately, having something as wonderful and complex as a computer within sight and reach of a driver can present a serious distraction.

In other words, don't make your in-car PC a driving hazard for yourself or your clients. Instead, follow these important steps as part of your installation:

  • Consult your local laws. In the U.S., for example, many states restrict the use of an in-car video monitor that's in the view of the driver.
  • Take extra care to provide a safe installation. Design application access to be as easy and hands-free as possible.
  • Consider having a serious talk with your clients about the safe use of the car PC. Since everyone will have questions and want to talk about their car PC, suggest an explanation before the trip gets underway. Or suggest offering to pull over to give a complete tour of the hardware and applications curbside, rather than while in motion.

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