Self-install Car PC Accessories

We can provide a range of accessories so that you can expand the feature set of your car computer.  

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 / 34.49 inc 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 / £30.98 inc 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 / £235.01 inc 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 / £355.59 inc VAT
Transflective Price: £390.59 ex VAT / £449.18 inc 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 


 
6.5" motorised double-DIN in-dash touchscreen with integrated DVD, tuner & amplifier

Double-DIN display   The display tilts automatically to allow access to the DVD drive hidden beneath the screen.

Double-DIN display in the open position 

A motorised double-DIN in-dash touch sensitive display with a built-in DVD drive, designed to replace your vehicle's existing head unit.

Please note that this display requires your car to have a free double-DIN radio slot. Your car may also require additional parts, including a fascia adapter and a vehicle-specific wiring harness, both of which we can supply.  If you would like to check compatibility for your car then please tell us the make, model and age of your vehicle.

Specifications:

Supported resolution: 640 x 480 - 1024 x 768
Physical resolution: 800 x 480
VGA video input
2 x composite RCA video inputs with reverse camera sensor for auto switching
USB touchscreen interface
Brightness: 400 cd/m²
Aspect ratio: 16:9
Software driver preinstalled on all our PCs
Amplifier: 4 x 25W
AM/FM tuner
Built-in slot-loading DVD drive (only for use with PC - not a DVD player in its own right) 
Power input: 11-24V
Max power consumption: 15W
Mechanism: Motorised display tilts to adjust vertical viewing angle and allow access to the DVD drive.
IR remote included
  

Price: £452.83 ex VAT / £520.75 inc VAT

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.  Its compact size means that it can easily be stowed away in most vehicle storage compartments, and a sliding switch on the side allows it to be turned off completely when not needed.  With a range of up to 15m and a choice of 8 channels with 4096 IDs to eliminate interference with other devices, this keyboard is a functional and reliable control device.

Price: £42.33 ex VAT / £48.68 inc 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 / £287.39 inc 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 inc 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 + VAT / £56.93 inc VAT

 

 

External slot-loading DVD Drive

This external slot-loading USB DVD drive, housed in a compact black enclosure, is suitable for being mounted near the front of the vehicle, 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 6 OEM and 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 DVD-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: £69.22 ex VAT / 79.60 inc VAT 
DVD-RW Price: £80.08 ex VAT / 92.09 inc 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 / £53.43 inc VAT