G-NET Car PC Overview

G-NET Car PC - Embedded 12V Windows XP Based Car PC / Carputer System
G-NET Car PC Features

G-NET Car PC - The Ultimate Carputer Solution


FEATURES | TECHNICAL SPECS | PRICING | OPTIONS & ACCESSORIES


For industrial, commerical and public service vehicle computing application specific information please see the G-NET Industrial Vehicle Mounted Computer overview.

The G-NET Car PC is a highly integrated, state-of-the-art embedded Windows XP™ based car computing platform designed for mounting in a vehicle. The G-NET Car PC is a full blown in vehicle computer that operates much like a regular home or office PC, except it is specially designed to work in a car environment. Carputer technology like the G-NET Car PC allows you not only to run any Windows XP™ compatible applications in your car but also allows you to play all digital audio and video formats such as MP3, MPG, AVI, DivX and more. In addition, the G-NET Car PC has support for DVD video playback, GPS navigation, wireless internet and e-mail as well as real-time OBD2 vehicle diagnostics. The possibilities of having a full blown Windows XP based PC computer in a car are limitless!

The G-NET Car PC is compatible with any car or truck! Simply mount the system in the vehicle, connect power, plug in the accessories and you are ready to go. The system comes preloaded with Windows XP Pro and our Digital Dash Software which enables you to start using the Car PC right out of the box.

The cost vs. features ratio of the G-NET Car PC is unrivaled by any other in consumer carputer product on the market, making it the optimum solution for almost any application that requires a small, affordable and feature packed vehicle mounted computer system.

VIA C7 Powered Embedded Carputer SystemThe G-NET Car PC features a 5.5mm extruded aluminum chassis which encloses an industrial grade embedded motherboard with an integrated VIA 1.5ghz C7 CPU. The system is designed for ultra-low noise and power consumption. The fast processor, 1gb of RAM, 2.5" mobile 80gb hard drive and Windows XP Pro operating system make it an excellent choice for multimedia, entertainment, mobile office, navigation, infotainment, communication and connectivity applications.

The G-NET Car PC features an intelligent automotive 12V DC power supply with an integrated power on/shutdown controller that works with your vehicles ignition. The power supply also has a wide voltage input range (6V-24V) allowing it to work during vehicle engine cranks and over voltage situations.The G-NET Car PC is an ideal in-car computing platform and it includes plenty of expansion ports (serial, USB, fire wire, compact flash and PCMCIA) for the addition of third party hardware.

G-NET Car PC. Embedded In Car Computer System.The G-NET Car PC is able to withstand temperatures up to 60 degrees Celsius (140F) making it perfect for installation in nearly any vehicular environment. Independent testing done using a controlled temperature chamber show the G-NET Car PC main board being able to handle temperatures from -40C to +65C, equivalent to many of the more expensive industrial grade platforms. The G-NET Car PC chassis is engineered in such a way to dissipate heat directly from the CPU and chipset to the heat-sinked aluminum enclosure. In addition, the mobile 2.5" hard drive is mounted on silicone rubber shock mounts, thus giving the system the ability to operate flawlessly even in harsher environments.

G-NET Car PC Installation In Ford Expedition w/ 7" VGA Touch Screen Mounted Above RadioThe G-NET Car PC is 100% Windows XP/2000/NT™ compatible and will even run other operating systems such as Windows CE and Linux. This open platform is an ideal starting point for any vehicle PC deployment project, any Windows™ compatible software or third party hardware peripherals can be used with the system. Software can be loaded onto the system via an external DVD/CD drive (optional), external USB drive (optional), or network connection.

G-NET has also developed a carputer software front-end that we call "Digital Dash" which comes pre-loaded on every G-NET Car PC. This menu system gives you quick and easy access to the most popular applications installed on the system. The software also features an integrated audio player, video player, DVD player, CD player, Sirius Satellite Radio tuner, OBD2 Vehicle Diagnostics, Google Maps GPS navigation and tracking, internet web browser, photo viewer, memo pad, calendar and more! This interface is optimized for small LCD touch screens and makes using the G-NET Car PC while in your car, easier, safer and more efficient. Click here to learn more about Digital Dash.

Combine the G-NET Car PC with our 8" base mounted VGA touch screen monitor and you have the ultimate in mobile multimedia.We also offer a full line of in-car pc accessories for the G-NET Car PC such as a GPS navigation package, an OBDII diagnostic scanner, external storage devices, a wireless keyboard and more.

G-NET Car PC IO PortsInstallation of the G-NET Car PC is very straightforward. The carputer system can be easily mounted in your vehicle, whether it be in the glove box, under a seat or in the trunk, it's small enough to fit nearly anywhere and will work in any vehicle.You then install and connect your choice of LCD touch screen display, control device and any other accessories. We provide a full color installation manual to help the user or installer get the G-NET Car PC up and running as quickly as possible.

If you are looking for the ultimate in vehicle infotainment technology, multimedia and entertainment the G-NET Car PC is the one and only carputer solution for you.

G-NET Car PC - Technical Specifications


CPU & RAM
  • VIA C7™ 1.5ghz NanoBGA embedded processor (<15W power)
  • 1024mb (1gb) DDR2 533 RAM
Disk Drives
  • 80gb 2.5" 5400rpm Mobile Laptop Drive
  • Mounted on rubber-shock absorbing dampers
  • Optional Slim Slot Loading External Firewire DVD/RW+ Combo Drive
Video & Audio
  • VIA VT1617A 6 channel AC’97 Codec
  • Integrated VIA Unichrome AGP graphics w/ MPEG2
  • 15pin VGA Output, S-Video Output & Composite Video Output
System Board
  • VIA CN700 North Bridge Chipset
  • VIA VT8237RP South Bridge
  • Wake-on-LAN
  • System power management
Power Supply
  • 90W Intelligent Vehicle Power Supply w/ 10A Fuse
  • ATX, 6-24V wide input range (12V & 24V System Compatible)
  • Intelligent shutdown controller, powers on and off with ignition.
  • Survives vehicle engine cranks
  • Battery deep discharge prevention
OS & Software
Enclosure & Dimensions
  • Automotive grade PC enclosure
  • Integrated case fan for proper cooling
  • Tough design with 5.5mm black anodized extruded aluminum
  • Four integrated mounting feet/tabs for installation onto any flat surface
  • 8.4"(W) x 10.1"(D) x 2.25"(H)
  • ~ 4lbs
Operating Temperature & Humidity
  • -10 to 60 Degrees Celsius (14F-140F)
  • Third party testing shows capable of -40C (-40F) cold starts.
  • 0% ~ 93% (relative humidity; non-condensing)
Expansion Slots
  • (1) PCMCIA Slot - CardBus Type I & Type II
  • (1) Compact Flash Slot
Input & Output Ports
  • (1) RJ-45 10/100 Ethernet LAN port
  • (1) PS2 mouse port
  • (1) PS2 keyboard port
  • (1) Serial port (external)
  • (1) Serial port (internal)
  • (2) USB 2.0 ports (external)
  • (3) USB 2.0 ports (internal)
  • (1) D-Sub 15 VGA port
  • (1) RCA composite video port
  • (1) S-Video port
  • (1) 1394 Firewire port
  • (3) Audio jacks: line-out, line-in and mic-in (Smart 5.1 Support)
  • (1) Molex wiring harness connector with power, ground, ignition hot

G-NET Car PC - Pricing & Ordering


PLACE YOUR ORDER REQUEST BY PHONE BETWEEN 9AM-6PM EST @ (519) 780-1341 OR USE THE "ADD TO CART" BUTTONS BELOW TO CONFIGURE YOUR CAR PC / VEHICLE MOUNT COMPUTER AND PROCESS YOUR ORDER ONLINE!

G-NET Car PC - Carputer
GNET_CARPC G-NET Car PC - 1.5ghz / 1gb RAM / 80gb HD / Win XP Pro / DD5 $879 USD Add To Shopping Cart
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Options & Accessories
GNET_GPS1COPILOT CoPilot GPS Navigation Software & USB GPS Receiver $329 USD Add To Shopping Cart
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GNET_EXTERNALDVD External Slim Slot Loading DVD-RW+ Fire Wire Drive (Bus Powered) $229 USD Add To Shopping Cart
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GNET_WIREKB Wireless RF Keyboard with Integrated Pointer $79 USD Add To Shopping Cart
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GNET_RUGKB Rugged Mini Keyboard with Integrated Pointer $399 USD Add To Shopping Cart
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GNET_VEHICLEDIAG OBD2 Vehicle Diagnostics Scan Tool Hardware $179 USD Add To Shopping Cart
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GNET_8GBFLASHDRIVE Rugged Upgrade - 80gb Standard HD to 8Gb Solid State Flash $299 USD Add To Shopping Cart
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Touch Screen LCD Displays
GNET_80WVGAT 8" Widescreen VGA Touch Screen LCD Display $299 USD Add To Shopping Cart
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GNET_80VGAIHIBT 8.4" Semi-Rugged Hi Brightness LED Touch Screen LCD Display $749 USD Add To Shopping Cart
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GNET_104VGAXFT 10.4" Semi-Rugged Transflective Hi Brightness Sunlight Readable Touch Screen LCD $1249 USD Add To Shopping Cart
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G-NET In-Vehicle Computing Full Blown Windows XP Pro Based Car PC - Vehicle PC - Vehicle Mounted Computer - Carputer Solutions. We also offer a full line of vehicle mounted LCD touch screen displays, sunlight readable displays as well as GPS navigation, OBDII vehicle diagnostics, wireless internet and DVD options. Our vehicle mounted computer systems are designed for consumer automobiles, commercial vehicles, police vehicles, ems vehicles, transport trucks, delivery vehicles, military vehicles, promotional vehicles, taxi cabs, limos, buses as well as marine vessels.
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