In-Car PC Project

Overview:
I have been thinking about building an in-car pc for some time. Here are some of my ideas and useful links.

Ideas:

• WiFi Connection
  • Cantenna
  • WOL function
• Cameras
  • Front, Rear IR Cams
  • Internal security cam
  • Recordable on PC
• Vehicle interface
  • Connect to vehicle bus for real time engine information
• PMR
  • Walkie Talkie interface
• MP3 Player
• Movie Player
• Live Traffic information
• GPS Tracking
• GPS Navigation
• GPRS connection
• 7" TFT Screen in centre console
• Trackball in arm rest
• Voice recognition
• Interface to control bluetooth phone

Links:

Navigation:
GPS Drive - Linux GPS Mapping software with some great features
Destinator - Frontend for XP (GPS navigation software)

Software:
Dash-PC - In car Linux software
Media Engine - In car software

Shops:
Mini-ITX - Small form factor PCs
LinITX - In Car PC Retailer
Mini-ITX Warehouse
Time2Talk - Car PC Packages
E-Bay! - for amazing deals on TFT screens
CarTFT - In CAR TFT Retailer

Other Projects:
Zorg Mini-ITX Linux Car PC
Home made H.U.D!

Forums:
Mp3Car - In Car Computer community - including forums on various software

Car Diagnostics:
VAG-COM
Info on VAG protocol