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An interesting functional prototype Mac mini dock has been developed for use in an in-car installation. This prototype allows the user to slide the Mac mini CPU into the dock (much like a removable car stereo) and all the necessary connections are automatically engaged in the back. A small strap can be pulled to disengage the connections and release the unit from the dock.

While the prototype is a bit rough, the concept behind it is strong and is quite …

123Macmini.com has an interview on the installation of a Mac mini in a 2000 Land Rover. The system is made up of a 1.25GHz Mac mini driving a 7″ VGA Lilliput touch screen. A dash mounted Adesso Mini USB Keyboard with built-in trackball is used for input. AirPort (WiFi) and Bluetooth provide mobile networking.

This is a nice looking setup, visit 123Macmini.com for the full scoop.

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A clean, safe and reliable power regulator is coming for the Mac mini! CarNetix, a market leading manufacturer of CarPC automotive products, is currently developing the CNX-P1900. The CNX-P1900 is a 120 watt intelligent DC-DC power regulator designed for the latest CarPCs, including the Mac mini.

The CNX-P1900 provides two outputs, one for the CPU and another for powering an LCD screen or USB devices. The CNX-P1900 provides the necessary regulated power during engine cranking so that your Mac …

An open-source project has been started to create a graphical front-end for using OS X in a car environment! The iDash project is an AppleScript driven front-end that will allow easy access to music, videos, pictures, GPS, and even XM Radio via a simple touch screen interface

This project is in the early stages of development, but could prove to be an excellent interface solution.

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While we wait for our Mac mini to arrive from Apple, I thought that I would venture into the thinking behind our particular configuration and the functionality we hope to get out of our system. So here we go…

Our system starts with the beefier 1.42GHz Mac mini model. We initially contemplated purchasing the lower-end 1.25GHz model, but decide to spend the extra bucks. The 1.25GHz model is a capable system for in car use, but “more power” is always …