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Rick Lazzarini has updated the progress on his dual Mac mini/miniature PC install. His Chevy Silverado is now fully decked out!

The fascia has been installed over the two computers and the Fingerworks keyboard and 8.4″ Lilliput touchscreen are hooked up. His Mac mini is being utilized primarily for music via iTunes. Rick says unfortunately, the GPS offerings on the Mac (Route 66 and National Geographic Topo) are not up to par with the software available on …

123Macmini.com brings news of another Mac’d out ride. Matt Turner of TunerTricks.com has tricked out his 2001 VW GTI with a new Mac mini system. The fit and finish of this installation are amazing! Take some time to check out the photos and details at TunerTricks.com.

Matt has also written an extensive article on relocating the Mac mini’s power button and indicator. It’s definitely worth reading if you are considering installing a Mac mini in a less accessible area …

This Mac’d out ride comes from Rick Lazzarini, the creator of the Mac mini dock. Rick’s setup includes both a Mac mini, and a miniature PC installed in the center console! A selectable KVM switch allows both computers to share one set of peripherals. The system’s display is an 8.4″ Lilliput touch screen with dual video feeds in addition to the VGA signal. Input is handled via an iGesture miniature USB keyboard with trackpad. A three-input audio interface has …

The Mac mini dock project that we mentioned in an earlier story has been significantly updated. The new version has an articulated lever that when pulled will release the Mac mini from the dock. Also, an on/off button linkage has been added that allows you to press the power button from the front of the dock.

There is a collection of high resolution images available that illustrate the detail of this project. Also check out the two downloadable movies showing …

123Macmini.com covers another Mac’d ride – this time it’s a Lexus IS300. This nicely executed install consists of a glove box-mounted 1.42GHz Mac mini with Airport (WiFi) and Bluetooth. An Apple wireless keyboard and mouse provide input. A DVI to S-Video / Composite Converter drives a Pioneer pull-out wide screen display mounted in the center console. A hub with 4 USB and 2 Firewire ports has also been installed in the glove box.

OS X 10.3.8 is being used …