MacVroom

Garrett Wilchek of California says, “Who needs an iPod when you can install a Mac!” Well, he did just that and Mac’d his own Chevy Silverado.

This sweet ride is not only clean, but user-friendly! Garrett likes that he can start up his truck remotely and everything is running when he gets in. His multimedia library features about 30 movies and over 30 gigs of music all at his fingertips – he is a big fan of his touch screen, …

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 …

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 first of Classic Restorations Mac mini installs has begun. The first car to get “Mac’d out” is a 1969 MacNova SS. The CPU has been installed in the cars glove box area and is controlled via a 7″ touch screen and Griffin PowerMate controller. Four additional USB ports have been installed in the cars ash tray area for easy connection of USB devices. There is a short video of the system running off of the cars battery – …