[zjrog]

I've seen the Mazda CarPC before. I have often considered doing a CarPC, but haven't always considered complete system integration like that.

I think I'll try that DIY MPG thing, as I have an old P100 laptop sitting doing nothing. I have never been able to get any iteration of Linux to run on it and that is mostly due to the video interface I believe. It has a 2gb drive and 48mb of RAM. And I can solder failry well... This will help greatly with my pre-OBD2 Jeep.

On the other hand, for my 02 Supercrew and my 03 Neon, I will look for the OBD2 to USB adapter. And in the next weeks I will decide which ultra-portable/mobile laptop to get. I like the completely solid state Asus, but need more storage than 8GB. The Everex is compelling for the same pricepoint as the 4GB Asus.

I'd prefer to get something with a bigger screen as I'd like to get away from my desk at home more frequently, yet the smaller screen models fit so well in a car. I also wish to use the laptop for GPS mapping of trails, digital audio storage (yes, to take my entire collection of music with me), and to have a wireless laptop to hit hotspots where I find them (no, I'm not into war-driving).

Anyway, being able to have a realtime display would be very nice...