LwnmwnMan2 Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 Does anyone know where I can locally buy a car mount for a laptop (netbook) computer?I just picked one up from Verizon for work and the portable office, but I'd like to be able to mount it securely in the truck.I plow snow in the winter and don't really want it slamming around all over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 dudewheresmyboat Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 Ram makes a few, I think they use it in police vehicles. Not sure how much they cost but these would probably be the best ones as fit and secure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Drew Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 I can help you with this, we can get you a ram as well as other brands. You might also want to look into a power management system which will shut your computer down correctly if need be. Shoot me an e-mail[email protected] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 jeffreyd Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 might do a search for it also, i did a search for the info you gave and found several ranging from 40 bucks to 150. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 LwnmwnMan2 Posted December 1, 2009 Author Share Posted December 1, 2009 might do a search for it also, i did a search for the info you gave and found several ranging from 40 bucks to 150. I've done the search and found many as well. I'd just like to find them local so I could look at it in person.I really don't enjoy buying things without seeing what it is in person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Opie Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 I think Custom Truck Accessories on Hwy 65 in Blaine/Ham Lake carries them. I know they talk about them in some ads.Good Luck,Opie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 merkman Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 If it is a netbook you could just slap a piece of velcro on the back and stick it to the dash, those things are tiny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 JohnMickish Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 RAM mounts makes some pretty nice custom units. Yep, the same people that make the mounts for the boats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 LwnmwnMan2 Posted December 1, 2009 Author Share Posted December 1, 2009 If it is a netbook you could just slap a piece of velcro on the back and stick it to the dash, those things are tiny I know I could use velcro, but with snowplowing, sometimes you catch something solid under 6" of snow that you forgot was there and come to a pretty sudden stop.I've been looking at the RAM mounts, wishing there was someone local to see one in person.I suppose I could speed down the freeway and run a couple of red lights, get an upclose and first hand look inside a cop car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 DP Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 I have a laptop mount in my work truck made by Gamber Johnson, you can look them up on the web and get a specific mount for just about any type of truck. I ordered mine on-line and picked up from a distributor in Maple Grove. I was able to install it myself with little effort (brackets match up to underseat frame on passenger seat). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 waterbound Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 I suppose I could speed down the freeway and run a couple of red lights, get an upclose and first hand look inside a cop car. If you wanted to see how the police had their laptops setup in the car I would imagine the local police would be willing to show you if you went to the station and asked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 merkman Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 Only slightly illegal in MN but cool none the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 merkman Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 Ram tough tray with suction cup Or POD I universal mount Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 merkman Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 With RAM it isn't gonna take you long to have at least half the price of a netbook into the mount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 LwnmwnMan2 Posted December 2, 2009 Author Share Posted December 2, 2009 With RAM it isn't gonna take you long to have at least half the price of a netbook into the mount. Considering Verizon it was $130 with a $100 rebate, $15 of velcro will be 1/2 the price of the netbook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Does anyone know where I can locally buy a car mount for a laptop (netbook) computer?
I just picked one up from Verizon for work and the portable office, but I'd like to be able to mount it securely in the truck.
I plow snow in the winter and don't really want it slamming around all over.
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