the present invention provides a system , apparatus , and method for a robust and configurable computer architecture which combines standard amplitude modulation / frequency modulation radio and compact disk read only memory features with mobile computational capabilities . the present invention further provides a unique bus network which allows for an efficient and durable input / output management system . the i / o management system has configurable data bus and discrete line connections to allow for modular addition , expansion , or replacement of navigation , crash detection , and communication line replacement units . additional i / o device connections allow several modes of input into the computational system . the present invention is a single , self - contained enclosure which easily installs into most existing vehicles with minimum time and effort . furthermore the present invention provides an accessible user interface for the computer system and possesses several theft protection features .