Comments on: Mid-life is influencing my mobile tech purchases

By: Doc

Doc — Sun, 23 Sep 2007 22:17:34 +0000

Kevin, you can always get a Ram Mount for your UMPC/Tablet/Laptop for it, http://www.ram-mount.com. The mounts are custom made for the vehicles and don't require any drastic modifications. The mount attaches to existing bolts on the vehicle.

I don't work for them but I am a very happy and satisfied owner of one in my Durango. I use it with my TC1100.

By: Don't Panic!

Don't Panic! — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 22:54:00 +0000

Kevin, Kevin, Kevin... at this point in your Dad's life he needs to get an analog car. One that anyone can fix. You can still tech it up for him with power converters.

By: Cody B

Cody B — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 20:40:01 +0000

Kevin, are you going to get a new desktop?

By: Kevin C. Tofel

Kevin C. Tofel — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 17:04:22 +0000

Actually, the 1991 offers a real-time digital readout of current and average fuel consumption. Trust me: compared to the hybrid, it's not pretty. ;)

By: James Kendrick

James Kendrick — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 17:00:56 +0000

You'll need a pretty fast computer in that thing to calculate real-time fuel consumption. :)

By: Kevin C. Tofel

Kevin C. Tofel — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 15:00:06 +0000

No worries Mike. GM recommends Mobile 1, not Vista.

By: Cliff Calhoun

Cliff Calhoun — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 14:56:15 +0000

Come on! You have to mount some kind of computer in it. Maybe, the HTC Advantage???

By: Mike Cane

Mike Cane — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 14:53:37 +0000

Just don't clog it up by installing Vista!

By: Steve Simmons

Steve Simmons — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 14:24:06 +0000

I agree with Trevor, I was given a slightly used 79 Vette as a bonus and I LOVED it. I've driven a lot of powerful cars since then including the Ferrari my employer bought when he gave me the Vette but there is nothing like the Vette. The run rate is what you have to look out for, I needed tires and an exhaust system all at the same time and with my first child on the way ended up trading in the Vette for a "family" car. It was a very sad experience to watch it go into the dealers lot.

By: Trevor Nelson

Trevor Nelson — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 14:14:18 +0000

At first I was going to say "take the plunge" as I drove one for over 10 years and loved it, and still miss it.
But reading your comment about finances I will tell you to think carefully - when they break they are not cheap. Even a new tire is (or was) almost $300 (and that was 8 years ago.) And once an older one goes down it almost becomes a regular thing. My mechanic was eventually giving me a "good customer" discount. :(
I doubt your Dad would sell you a 'problem' but there's no way to foresee the future. Be careful.

If you do opt for it - enjoy. They're a blast.