This is a heavily-illustrated, step-by-step guide to installing and controlling a car PC -- using commonly-available, off-the-shelf components. Numerous how-to photos and product shots allow you to easily navigate each step even if you have little "do it yourself" experience.

• Includes parts and required tool lists, troubleshooting tips, and a list of manufacturers where you can purchase the parts best suited for your customized system
• Companion website offers free software and demo versions of products to use with your car PC

You won't find an easier or less expensive way to bring the ultimate in computer and GPS technology to your car, truck, or SUV than this start-to-finish guide from expert customizer Gavin Harper. You don't need any electronics or auto experience to get started!

With clear, hands-on photos and instructions, Harper walks even newbies through every step of the process, from choosing equipment to installing finishing touches on an IT system that will set your car apart -- and save you hundreds -- perhaps thousands -- over what your friends will pay to have others do it for them.

SMART CAR!
No matter what type of vehicle you own, Gavin Harper's Build Your Own Car PC makes it simple to:

• Install a GPS that tells you where you are and how to get where you want to go
• Create voice control of audio and video
• Automate heating, cooling, lighting, and other functions
• Build in ultrasophisticated car security
• Much, much more

WHY IT'S EASIER WITH THIS BOOK

• Features the best, most complete illustrated instructions for installing a car PC and a GPS system
• Focuses on prefabricated components that are easy to work with
• Compares products by brand name, and tells you where to get what you need
• Shows you exactly what to do with more than 200 photos and illustrations
• Provides expert troubleshooting (and trouble-avoiding) tips
• Gives you free, helpful software at the book's own Website!

50 Awesome Auto Projects for the Evil Genius
Paperback, 206 pages

Overview:

The Evil Genius format is the perfect "vehicle" for 50 incredible automotive projects that are compatible with any car, no matter what make, model, or year. Focusing on low-cost, easily obtained components, the book lists the items needed to complete each project along with a troubleshooting and repair section.

Check out this book for information and inspiring ideas to customize your car.

Overview:

The first edition of this book was written six years ago. Since then, there have been some significant developments in the area of car audio (and video). This edition promises to be even more successful than the last. Car Stereo Cookbook 2nd Edition is a completely revamped edition of a hugely successful title that continues to sell. This revised book includes new information on mobile video, satellite radio, mp3, wma, and digital broadcast radio. It eliminates the out-of-date products that are no longer pertinent and adds information on new and emerging technology.

Achieve the Extreme in Mobile Entertainment. Integrate new technologies such as MP3, WMA, HD Radio, 5.1 channel sound, including mobile video and satellite radio.

Car PC Hacks is the first book available to introduce and entrench you into the hot new car PC market. Expect innovation, tools, and fun experiments for creating a mobile multimedia center. This Hacks Series addition packs a punch in this comprehensive and easy-to-read guide. Whether you're venturing into car PC for the first time or an experienced hobbyist, hop in for a joy ride.