- Feb 4, 2007
- 7,251
- Boat Info
- 1996 450DA, TNT, Caribe dink w/15hp OB.
- Engines
- 3126 427HP TD transmissions
Ok, since there seems to be enough Mac freaks here. I think we should have a dedicated thread.
I'm planning on putting a mac mini on the boat over the next few months. Gary linked me to a 12v power supply. here's the thread about touch screen and 12v power supply
http://blog.shofr.com/2007/corvette/mac-mini-meets-corvette-pre-installation/
I know Gary also has a wifi antenna on his boat. wondering about incorporating a long range high gain wifi antenna for the mac mini.
Right now i'm only concentrating on 1 screen for entertainment and info in the cabin. maybe expand to a second screen at the helm, but i thought i'd focus on 1 for now.
Goal is HDTV with an elgato USB type device, there are a few manufacturers that make compatible units too. feed it with Glowjunk switcher and antenna. Antenna for over the air HDTV and cable at the dock.
itunes music, video rentals, buying movies, ripped DVD's etc...
playing DVD's with the built in DVD drive.
wireless keyboard/mouse, remote control.
LCD screen. 12v power may or may not be touch screen.
Navigation software and weather tracking
For work: remote access to work computers. Long distant calling via bluetooth headset.
control computer from iphone via network.
webcam hooked up to computer for monitoring boat and chatting with friends and family.
I plan on documenting my buying and installation of these things and pitfalls etc... for this endeavor. Any info, links, opinions, ideas relating to macs on boats are welcome and encouraged. Viva la Mac.
I'm planning on putting a mac mini on the boat over the next few months. Gary linked me to a 12v power supply. here's the thread about touch screen and 12v power supply
http://blog.shofr.com/2007/corvette/mac-mini-meets-corvette-pre-installation/
I know Gary also has a wifi antenna on his boat. wondering about incorporating a long range high gain wifi antenna for the mac mini.
Right now i'm only concentrating on 1 screen for entertainment and info in the cabin. maybe expand to a second screen at the helm, but i thought i'd focus on 1 for now.
Goal is HDTV with an elgato USB type device, there are a few manufacturers that make compatible units too. feed it with Glowjunk switcher and antenna. Antenna for over the air HDTV and cable at the dock.
itunes music, video rentals, buying movies, ripped DVD's etc...
playing DVD's with the built in DVD drive.
wireless keyboard/mouse, remote control.
LCD screen. 12v power may or may not be touch screen.
Navigation software and weather tracking
For work: remote access to work computers. Long distant calling via bluetooth headset.
control computer from iphone via network.
webcam hooked up to computer for monitoring boat and chatting with friends and family.
I plan on documenting my buying and installation of these things and pitfalls etc... for this endeavor. Any info, links, opinions, ideas relating to macs on boats are welcome and encouraged. Viva la Mac.