Where in the UK can I find a combined keyboard and TFT monitor for use
in a car?  ( a police car)
I want to connect this combined unit to a rugged PC mounted in the boot.

Hi Lawson2000, 

  I have found a few companies that sell a TFT/Keyboard unit, some of
which are in the UK, and 2 are in the US. It seems likely the US
merchants may ship outside of the US.

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Minicom Advanced Systems GmbH
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Minicom supplies this product to the UK.
 United Kingdom
 Tel: +41 44 823 8000
 Fax: +41 44 823 8005
 info.europe@minicom.com

http://www.minicom.com/kvm_rack.htm

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Rack Solutions
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Warrington, UK  
UKinfo@racksolutions.com  
+44 (0) 1925 454093
http://www.racksolutions.co.uk/kmm.shtml


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We Have Things
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http://wehavethings.com/uk/product.php?xProd=2454&Shopzilla

http://uk.bizrate.com/marketplace/product_info/details__cat_id--416,prod_id--296200430.html



US:

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RackMount Master
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http://www.rackmountmaster.com/keyboard-lcd-drawer.html

I?m willing to bet they ship to the UK as well, since they ship APO/FPO.
FPO APO Welcome
ERAMAX CORP.
RackMountMaster.com
20454 Carrey Road
Walnut, CA 91789
Phone: (909) 444-9888
Fax: (909) 468-5658
Order: 1-(888)-868-2600
Sales:   sales@rackmountmaster.com
Government govsales@rackmountmaster.com
Tech Support  support@.rackmountmaster.com

 
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GT Web
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I?m not sure if this company will ship to the UK, but you may contact
them. They have the product you are interested in with detailed
directions for installation.
http://gtweb.net/rk701.html#rk704


Hope this has helped! Please request an Answer Clarification, before
rating, if these products are not what you were seeking.

Regards, Crabcakes

rack mounted + TFT keyboard unit
police + keyboard + TFT monitors

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Request for Answer Clarification by lawson2000-ga on 05 Jul 2005 03:24 PDT

Hi.
Your answer was not what I wanted - sorry!

I did not want a rack-mount keyboard and monitor. They are large,
heavy and expensive.  As I said in my question it is for use in a
police car connected to a PC in the boot / trunk.

I wanted a smaller device.  I have seen one which was the size of a
standard keyboard - but wider with a 6" or 8" monitor built-in to the
side of the keys.

It was German - but I was hoping you could find me alternatives.
Thanks

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Clarification of Answer by crabcakes-ga on 05 Jul 2005 10:16 PDT

Hi lawson2000,

 I appreciate your clarification. I'm sorry I was off the mark. Give
me a little time, and I'll see what I can find. My apologies.

 Regards, Crabcakes

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Clarification of Answer by crabcakes-ga on 05 Jul 2005 11:38 PDT

Hi again Lawson2000,

  I have found some additional information for you. I believe this
comination is more difficult to find now that rugged and small laptops
are easier to install, and take up less space. Many of the police
computinf sites I visited now offer laptops.
I would also suggest you contact some police departments in your area,
as some departments sell off their equipment when upgrading to newer
technology.

Here is what I have found. I would think a call to any of the
following site's tech support could assist you in obtaining all the
accessories you would need for a dash or in-car mount.

Intermec
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Because the website did not mention shipping, I called Intermec. It
turns out they have a location in Reading. The phone number is 44 118
923 0800

Intermec has several models of car mounted keyboards and monitors. Here is one:
http://www.intermec.com/eprise/main/Intermec/Content/Products/Products_ShowDetail?Product=CMPTR2455

Here is the entire line
http://www.intermec.com/eprise/main/Intermec/Content/Products/Products_ListProducts?Category=CMPTR&Family=CMPTR3

Contact Info:
http://www.intermec.com/eprise/main/Intermec/Content/Contact/HowToBuy


Datalux
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Europe: +44 (0) 1256 467367
Email UK Sales
http://www.datalux.com/mobile/features.asp
Contact Information
http://www.datalux.com/sales/

Logisys
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This site does not mention shipping to the UK, but it does have the
choice of selecting British English.
https://logisysus.ourinternet.us/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=74&products_id=129
Mini Keyboard
https://logisysus.ourinternet.us/catalog/index.php?cPath=76

Glacier Computer
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(Site does not work using a  Mozilla browser, nor does it have photos)
http://www.glaciercomputer.com/M5.htm

http://www.glaciercomputer.com/laptopinterface.htm
Contact Information
http://www.glaciercomputer.com/ContactUs.htm

Additional Ideas
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http://www.ergo.co.uk/Public_sector/Files/emergencyservices.html

http://www.gnetcanada.com/vehiclepc-overview.htm

http://www.karpc.com/
http://commerce.karpc.com/

eBay UK
Check eBay periodically, as merchandise varies
http://search.ebay.co.uk/car-computers_W0QQsofocusZbsQQsbrftogZ1QQfltZ9QQfromZR10QQsacatZ-1QQcatrefZC6QQsargnZ-1QQsaslcZ3QQsadisZ200QQfposZPostcodeQQga10244Z10425QQftrtZ1QQftrvZ1QQfsopZ1QQfsooZ1


http://www.translinks.com/touch_screen.htm




Panasonic
This also is not exactly what you were seeking, but these computers
were mentioned in an article in police car computing.
http://catalog2.panasonic.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ModelList?storeId=11201&catalogId=13051&catGroupId=31954

http://panasonic.com/business/toughbook/home.asp
http://www.policeone.com/police-technology/mobile-computers/manufacturers/

http://www.policeone.com/police-technology/mobile-computers/articles/96243/

I hope this helps you out!
Sincerely, Crabcakes

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Clarification of Answer by crabcakes-ga on 05 Jul 2005 11:57 PDT

I started searching for the German PCs. I found these:


TFT Monitor for cars
http://www.cartft.com/catalog
Tiny Keyboard
http://www.cartft.com/catalog/il/478

I don?t understand German, but someone at the site will probably speak English!
http://www.mini-car-pc.de/

And this one
http://www.mobile-mm.de/shop/index.php?cPath=193_250

And this German car PC company
http://www.torstenkluender.de/astra_car-pc.ht

Thank you. After my clarification you got on the right thread & saved me some time.

Thank you Lawson2000, for the stars and the tip! I appreciate both.
I'm glad I was able to locate the correct items!
Sincerely, Crabcakes