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Old 02-11-2005, 01:29 PM
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Not sure how many people here use macintosh, but Apple has a new machine that is 6.5" X 6.5" and 2" high. It will work with the Xenarc touchscreen monitor. You can do build to orders and get wireless and bluetooth in it. There is a picture and review of the machine in the new Macworld magazine, March issue. Just ask if me if you have any questions. I am looking at installing it in my A4 1.8TQ.

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Old 02-11-2005, 01:36 PM
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Here is a pic of the machine with the monitor and a bluetooth frogpad.

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Old 02-11-2005, 01:55 PM
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too bad it's a mac j/k
 
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Old 02-11-2005, 02:55 PM
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Come on now lets play fair. I know it does not have spyware and virus problems and all the software works together but its still a good machine.
 
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Old 02-11-2005, 03:51 PM
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How are you going to find an interface for all the media and the GPS software...

If you find that stuff I'm going to be the second one to put the MINI in my car because I absolutely love Mac.
 
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Old 02-11-2005, 04:32 PM
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You can get Virtual PC for the Mac, and run windows XP, 98, 2000 ect...
I am assuming that you mean running VAG software and such? There is software for the Mac to do GPS.
 
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Old 02-11-2005, 05:27 PM
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Well, a million people put ipods in their ride...this is just the next logical step I suppose. Sounds pretty cool actually...let us know if you do it

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Old 02-11-2005, 05:44 PM
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Will do, screen should end up looking like brrman's.
 
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Old 02-11-2005, 07:43 PM
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How are you going to find an interface for all the media and the GPS software...

If you find that stuff I'm going to be the second one to put the MINI in my car because I absolutely love Mac.
People are way ahead of you. As soon as that thing came out people were putting them into cars - made big news about a month ago on mp3car.com forums. There is a guy building a custom mac software interface there also.
 
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Old 02-11-2005, 08:03 PM
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Not a big deal though...
Custom Mac interface - now this sound sweet
 
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