wrote:
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Im not a sailor but I have a question out of curiosity.

Is it possible to use small form factor desktops on boats with DC
systems rather than use laptops?

Bottom line.... can one use and modify a desktop to run off 12 vdc
boat system..... or is one just stuck using and buying laptops that
are already setup to use battery DC power?

I believe there are several PC's in small form factors and or rack
mount already out there, though at some large prices and they are all
mosture sealed. It should be possible to get power supplies to use a
regular PC but don't expect them to last too long between moisture and
the bouncing they would get on a sailboat or a power boat for that
matter.

(PHIL.) S.

You could use an inverter to power up a small PC, but by the time you add a
decent TFT monitor and think about screwing everything down and insulating
against splashing etc, you will come back to thinking about a laptop.
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