Vehicle Integration
We professionally install our computers so that they are integrated into the vehicle, with no unsightly cables running across or around the dashboard or visible elsewhere in the vehicle. The computer's audio output will be connected to your vehicle's sound system, so that sound such as music and navigation voice instructions can be heard loudly and clearly. USB2.0 port(s) will be installed in the vehicle to provide easy access to external USB devices like flash drives.
In some cases we can take advantage of a car's factory fitted steering wheel buttons or radio controls, so that the computer will recognise these controls and respond accordingly.
Our computers also feature a safety system so that dangerous or illegal information can be prevented from showing on the driver's screen whenever the vehicle is moving.
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For installations into cars we normally locate the PC itself in the boot. We can often mount the PC in place of or next to a CD changer unit, or if the PC rests on the boot floor we can cover it with a custom enclosure (pictured to the right) designed to fit the space perfectly. The enclosure protects the PC and can support significant weight, allowing you to continue to use your boot for its primary purpose of storing luggage. If your car's spare wheel is located underneath the boot floor we ensure that the PC does not block access to this.
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Intelligent Power Supply
Our PCs are powered by your car's battery, and turn themselves on and off automatically with the vehicle ignition. We also install a manual over-ride switch so that you can continue to use the computer after the ignition has been turned off, or prevent the computer from turning on at all.
Our PCs all include internal automotive power supplies that have been specifically designed for in-car use, and provide a clean and consistent power supply to the computer. The system can survive the drop in battery voltage caused by engine cranking, so the computer won't reboot when you start your engine. Your battery's voltage is constantly monitored and the computer will automatically turn off when your battery starts to get low.
Turning on and off doesn't take long, as by default our computers power down by hibernating rather than completely shutting down. While the computer is in hibernation mode it uses no more power than it would had it been fully shut down, but takes only about 15-20 seconds to resume when it is next turned on. It also means that the PC reloads to the exact same state that it was in when you turned it off, so that you can immediately pick up where you left off - be that navigating to your destination or replying to an email.
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