View Full Version : My touch screen w/ laptop install!


AzN_M5
08-28-2003, 03:59 AM
Just got my I.C.E. all squared away, check it out!

Touch Screens KICK ASS!

http://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=126421[URL=http://]

bmwpower
08-28-2003, 07:27 AM
Looks good, but how do you drive with the screen on the dash like that?

Do you have Wi-Fi access? If not, how do you use the internet or email without it?

BetaTested
08-28-2003, 08:38 AM
Sick, I've gotta see that the pavillions!

AzN_M5
08-28-2003, 01:16 PM
It's really easy to drive with a screen like this. I put it there because it is easier to reach in the driver's seat, since it is a touch screen.

The internet is through Sprint and I connect via a wireless internet car built into my laptop.

bmwpower
08-28-2003, 04:50 PM
How much is Sprint per month?

lbry21
08-29-2003, 04:56 PM
What type of touch screen is he using?

gork
08-30-2003, 03:29 PM
lbry21: it's a Xenarc 7" or similar screen from the same OEM in taiwan (GAIN)

The best price I have found on one with VGA input, composite input, and a touchscreen is $399 from dscustoms.com. I am doing a similar install with the same screen. Look for my pics when I'm done with it in a day or two.:D

gork
08-30-2003, 03:31 PM
BTW, here's a url to the actual manufacturer of the screens. They are mostly marketed by Xenarc (http://www.xenarc.com/) here in the USA, though they can be pricey. One nice thing about getting a Xenarc branded screen is that they can retrofit more backlights into it for you (for higher brightness, albeit at higher cost)

http://www.gain.com.tw/700_series.htm <-- the manufacturer