Car PC Accessories

We can provide a range of accessories to expand the feature set of our car computers.

Please note that for single orders these accessories are only available if a PC is purchased at the same time.


AC power supply

An AC power supply is available should you want to use the computer indoors. This terminates either in a 6-pin power input plug that connects straight to our Mini vehicle PC, or in automotive bullet connectors for our Pico vehicle PC, and includes an on/off toggle switch that simulates the vehicle ignition.

Price: £29.99 ex VAT

Cable Pack

This pack includes all the cables necessary to link the PC to a touch sensitive display and/or head unit. The pack contains a 5m VGA extension cable, a 5m active USB extension cable and a 5m stereo audio cable terminating in phono plugs for connection to your head unit.

Price: £26.94 ex VAT


7" free-standing touch sensitive display

This compact display can be mounted on or around the vehicle dashboard, or embedded into headrests or a custom dashboard. The unit is supplied with a 2.5m all-in-one cable, and includes a flexible flanged metal base that can be mounted onto almost any surface using screws or the supplied adhesive pad. Vehicle-specific dashboard mounting clips are also available.

 

Specifications:

Supported resolution: 640 x 480 - 1600 x 1024
Physical resolution: 800 x 480
VGA video input
2 x composite RCA video inputs
USB touchscreen interface
Brightness: 400 cd/m²
Aspect ratio: 16:9
Software driver preinstalled on all our PCs
Power input: 12V
Max power consumption: 9W
Dimensions: 178 x 130 x 27 mm
IR remote included
Supplied with AC power adapter, 2.5m all-in-one extension cable, flanged metal base and headrest shroud.

  7-inch free-standing touchscreen

Price: 204.36 ex VAT


7" free-standing high-brightness touch sensitive display

This high-brightness free-standing display is suitable for being mounted on or around the vehicle dashboard, or embedded into headrests or a custom dashboard. The unit is supplied with a 2.5m all-in-one cable, and includes a flexible flanged metal base that can be mounted onto almost any surface using screws or the supplied adhesive pad. Vehicle-specific dashboard mounting clips are also available.

The display is also available in a sunlight-readable transflective version.

 

Specifications:

Supported resolution: 640 x 480 - 1024 x 768
Physical resolution: 800 x 480
VGA video input
3 x composite RCA video inputs with reverse camera sensor for auto switching
USB touchscreen interface
Brightness: 600 cd/m²
Aspect ratio: 16:9
Integrated stereo speakers
3 brightness modes - dark, normal, bright
Software driver preinstalled on all our PCs
Power input: 12-24V
Max power consumption: 9W
Dimensions: 184 x 129 x 32 mm
IR remote included
Supplied with AC power adapter, 2.5m all-in-one extension cable and flanged metal base

  7-inch free-standing high brightness touchscreen

Standard Price: £309.21 ex VAT
Transflective Price: £390.59 ex VAT

 

We can also provide the following displays:

  • Integration with many of the existing factory-fitted displays found in modern cars
  • 7" touchscreen embedded into a new or existing headrest (below right)
  • 8.0" free-standing touchscreen
  • 8.4" free-standing touchscreen
  • 10.2" free-standing touchscreen (right)
  • 10.2" free-standing touchscreen with built-in webcam
  • 12" free-standing touchscreen
  • 10.2" roof-mounted touchscreen
  • 15.4" roof-mounted screen (below left)
  • Many more

Please contact us for further details

 

10.2" free-standing touchscreen

15.4" roof-mounted display   7" touchscreen integrated into a headrest



Wireless keyboard with integrated trackball mouse

Wireless keyboard with integrated mouse trackball

Featuring high quality low profile keys, this RF wireless keyboard has a superb typing feel, and features a built-in optical trackball mouse with left and right click buttons and scroll wheel. With a range of up to 15m and a choice of 8 channels with thousands of IDs to eliminate interference with other devices, this keyboard is a functional and reliable control device.

Price: £42.00 ex VAT

Centrafuse XLE Media, Phone and Navigation Software

Centrafuse software interface

Click on the picture for an interactive demo of Centrafuse

Centrafuse is a touchscreen-friendly software application that provides a safe, legal and easy to use interface for use while the vehicle is moving. Centrafuse XLE includes:

  • Media Player (both audio and video, includes comprehensive library)
  • DVD player (requires DVD drive, sold separately)
  • Audio mixer
  • Email client (not supplied on DVD but available as free download)
  • Web browser (requires internet access - mobile internet package sold separately)
  • Traffic status display (requires internet access)
  • Weather forecast display (requires internet access)
  • Minimise button to quickly return to the Windows desktop
  • OBD-II engine diagnostics (requires OBD-II scanner, sold separately)
  • Night mode dims the screen to avoid blinding the user in low light conditions
  • Automatic safety feature that can prevent distracting or illegal information while the vehicle is moving
  • AM/FM radio (requires PC-based tuner, sold separately)
  • Bluetooth phone support:
    • On-screen display of your phone's address book
    • On-screen display of text messages
    • New text messages can be read out loud
    • SMS editor - compose and send text messages on-screen
    • Incoming call notification, including verbal announcement of caller's name and automatic pausing of music
    • On-screen display of missed calls for quickly returning a call
    • Call navigation points of interest directly from within Navigation mode
    • NOTE: Requires the PC to have Bluetooth connectivity. Not compatible with all phones - please contact us for details
  • Satellite Navigation:
    • Complete European maps
    • Full 7-digit UK postcode search
    • Speed camera warning coming soon via free update
    • On-screen map with 2D and 3D views
    • Voice prompts
    • Automatic rerouting if you make a wrong turn
    • Points of interest database (petrol stations, airports, etc) with direct dialling via mobile phone hands-free system
    • Custom favourites database to store your own locations
  • Centrafuse plug-ins can extend functionality

Price: £249.90 ex VAT

Aux-in Audio Adapters

All the displays on this page apart from the free-standing monitors contain built-in amplifiers and will most likely replace your existing head unit. If you keep your existing head unit we can provide an auxiliary connector so that your existing head unit can play the computer's sound over the car's speakers. Please contact us for more details.

Price: From £30 ex VAT
Depending on vehicle

3.5G Mobile Internet Access (including connection to data contract)

For many people, internet access is the most compelling reason to have a car computer. We are authorised stockists for Vodafone, Orange and O2, and can supply our computers with a 3.5G USB modem (7.2 Mbps capable) and a SIM card with a fully active internet connection in your name, allowing you to access the internet wherever you are.

Vodafone logo   Orange logo   O2 logo

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Price: From £0
Depending on tariff

GPS Receiver with SIRF III chipset

Compact USB GPS Receiver

A compact and waterproof USB GPS receiver with the SIRF III chipset and magnetic base. This allows the PC to receive GPS data, but does not include navigation software or maps. Combined with Centrafuse XLE software (see above) this gives you a complete navigation package.

 

Price: £49.50 ex VAT

 

 

 

External slot-loading DVD Drive

This external slot-loading USB DVD drive, housed in a compact black enclosure, is suitable for being mounted in a range of locations, allowing easy access for loading CDs and DVDs. Two USB connectors are included that should both be connected to powered USB ports (such as those on the 7-port USB2.0 hub detailed below, or the PC itself). Nero OEM and Cyberlink PowerDVD OEM are both included, giving you all the software you need to watch DVDs and burn CDs and DVDs.

External slot-loading DVD drive

The DVD drive is available in two versions, both slot-loading - a DVD / CD-RW drive or a DVD-RW drive that also supports DVD-RAM and dual-layer (DL) discs.

DVD / CD-RW

24x CD-R and CD-RW write
24 x CD-ROM read
8 x DVD-ROM read
Buffer under run prevention
2MB buffer

 

DVD-RW

5x DVD-RAM read & write
8x DVD-R read & write
4 x DVD-R (DL) and DVD+R (DL) write
8x DVD-RW read, 6 x DVD-RW write
8x DVD+R read, 6x DVD+R write
8x DVD+RW read & write
8x DVD-ROM read
24x CD-R read and write
24x CD-RW read, 16x CD-RW write
24 x CD-ROM read
Buffer under run prevention
2MB buffer

DVD / CD-RW Price: £79.60 ex VAT
DVD-RW Price: £91.00 ex VAT

7-port USB2.0 hub with automotive power supply

A 7-port USB2.0 hub with automotive power supply that connects directly to a vehicle power source (12V and 24V compatible). This powered hub can support devices with high power requirements, such as a DVD-RW drive.

Price: £46.46 ex VAT