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In car netbook/camera mount

apsilon

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Sneak peak of what I'm working on for offroad navigation (though it'll also be useful for internet access, photo archiving, entertainment etc while touring).

Bought one of these from ebay: www.pjaps.com.tw/clh100n.htm and had a quick play with it on the weekend.

The floor mount. Arm attaches with a quick release similar to a bike seat post clamp.

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The arm itself. Note the screw at the top is the standard size to take a camera.

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With the tray to hold the netbook. I also added some foam pipe insualtion to the arm sections so I can brace it against the console for added stability without worrying about rubbing/rattling/scratching.

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I'm going to cut down the tray and refold the edges as it's a fair bit bigger than I need. It'll take up less space that way. I have some anti glare film on the way for the screen.

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Up close and at the proper angle reflections aren't as bad. Given I won't be using it while driving they'll be easy enough to work around.

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So far pretty happy with it. just need to get Oziexplorer and the maps loaded and learn to use it.

The down side is it makes accessing the centre console a bit of a pain but not too bad. Oct long weekend I'm going to install a couple of power accessory sockets at the rear base of the console.
 
~$170 delivered on ebay. Also comes with a G clamp style mount (they show it clamped to a office chair leg) and a VESA mount for the top so you could mount a screen that accepts a VESA mount.

I wasn't expecting much but thought it worth the gamble. Thought it might've been very plastic and while there are plastic parts it's much more sturdy than I expected.
 
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