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Clarion’s MiND - Half Nav, Half Amazing!

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on January 24, 2008
in Bluetooth, CarPC, GPS, Multimedia and Navigations
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Clarion MiND

Question my 12v Fan, can you check your MySpace with your Navigation unit? No? You don’t get e-mail on it either? Perhaps take pictures? Shame!

Pretty soon, all the navigations of tomorrow will just be tiny portable touchscreen all-in-one computers, which technically Clarion’s new MiND is. MiND features a 5.3″ wvga lcd touchscreen, capable of 800 x 480 pixels of bliss. Access to 12vblog.com via browser and WiFi built in, and built on a Linux OS. It even has a built-in Camera on it. The only thing this thing can’t do is place calls…. technically, but with built in Bluetooth and Microphone, it can through your phone. Oh yea, did we mention it does the whole Navigation thing too?

Other specifications include:

  • Intel Menlow (Based on Silverthorne processor and Poulsbo Chipset)
  • 256MB DRAM
  • 4GB Flash Memory for Storage
  • WiFi
  • GPS Antenna/Receiver
  • Li-Ion Rechargeable Battery
  • Amplifier
  • Speaker
  • Headphone Jack
  • 3G Data Module (Future Capability)
  • Mobile WiMAX (Future Capability)

The price?? We’d like to know as well. By far, this just might be one of the most all-inclusiveportable navigation units we’ve seen thus far. We’ll keep you posted on any updates.

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Sony refreshes it’s Nav-U GPS line - Adds NV-U73T and NV-U83T

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on January 22, 2008
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Sony's Nav-U83t

Sony has added the NV-U73T and U83T to their portable navigation offerings, which are available to pre-order right now as we speak. The U83T (pictured above) sports a 4.8″ touchpanel widescreen display, with the smaller sibling, the U73T (pictured below), getting a 4.3″er. The main feature difference between the two is the Bluetooth Handsfree capability and POSITION Plus is standard on the 83T. What is POSITION Plus you say?

In addition to the SiRF Star III GPS chip, POSITION Plus includes a pressure sensor, gyro sensor and an acceleration sensor. The nav-u device uses these additional sensors to calibrate where drivers are so they can safely plan ahead and won’t miss turns coming out of tunnels or from in-between tall buildings.

Other features shard by both units include a Text To Speech capability, Gesture Command, and access to Real Time Traffic Information channel.

Sony's Nav-U73t

Pre-order price for these units are $499 and $349 respectively. They are slated to be available on or around 02/22/2008. Looks wise, this unit sure is a beauty

Read on for additional pictures and the full press release.

 

 

 

 

 

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Sony Divies up 6 New Xplod Head Units

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on January 15, 2008
in Bluetooth, HD Radio, Head Unit and iPod
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Sony's New CDX Head Unit

Sony has unleashed a fury of new Xplod Head unit for you to indulge on. We got four in the GT Series, with the remaining two in the BT Series. The main difference between the two is the integration of Bluetooth in the BT series.

The top of the line GT unit, the CDX-GT820IP pictured above, has front panel aux-in, and 4-volt front, rear and sub preamp outputs, a flip-down detachable faceplate also includes switchable blue, green and red key illumination, a wireless card remote and is also satellite and HD Radio-ready, just to name a few features.

The top of the line BT unit, the MEX-BT5100pictured below, has three preouts and rear AUX lite, is satellite and HD Radio-ready, a flip-down detachable faceplate and full-motion florescent display to allow for full control of functionality on added devices. You also have the ability to import and and dial phone numbers through the unit.

Sony's New MEX Head Unit

Sony's New CDX Head Unit

The CDX-GT420U, CDX-GT620IP, CDX-GT720 and CDX-GT820IP receivers will cost you $130, $160, $200 and $230, respectively. The MEX-BT2600 and MEX-BT5100 receivers run about $170 and $330, respectively. All will be available January 2008 online at www.sonystyle.com and at authorized retailers nationwide.

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Scosche Introduces Blue Fusion, for Bluetooth Integration.

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on November 17, 2007
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 Scosche's Blue Fusion

Scosche is getting into the Bluetooth Integration market, with their latest “Blue Fusion” pictured above. With the Blue Fusion, you get hands free connection as well as audio streaming directly on any factory radio. Blue Fusion is part of Scosche’s  BlueLife line. You can also connect an iPod or MP3 player to Scosche BlueLife transmitter and stream audio directly to a factory radio connected to Blue Fusion.

Some of the features include the ability to display the caller  ID information on the headunit display, as well as the ability to interrupt the audio for incoming calls. Audio from the phone can be played through the factory speakers, with audio-in being supplied via a included microphone. No price or date available as of yet, but you’ll know when we know!

For the full Press Release, read on!

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EGO for your Car!

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on November 16, 2007
in Bluetooth, GPS, Hand-Free Kits and Navigations
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EGO Line-up

RAYTEL launches their new line, EGO Bluetooth® Hands-Free Car Kits. With seven different flavors to choose from, there is bound to be a model for you. Some of the features amongst all the models include DSP technology, text-to-speech and speech-to-text , Bluetooth audio streaming (A2DP and AVRCP), and connectivity to Bluetooth enables phones, with support for phone-based voice commands.

EGO Drive

The baddest of the bunch, the EGO Drive (pictured above) comes with a slew of features, and a hefty price. The drive combines a media experience with satellite navigation. You get a 4.3-inch touch screen, the text-to-speech technology that reads out text messages, Bluetooth audio streaming (A2DP and AVRCP), MP3/video player, and GPS navigation system with 3D map view and voice prompts. It’s suggested price is $799, a bit expensive considering a lot of the Navigation Head-units can do some of this and more.

For more info, pictures, and specifications, read on!

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Alpine’s eX-10 an All-in-One Dash-Top iPod/Bluetooth Controller

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on November 15, 2007
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Alpine's eX-10 iPod and Bluetooth controller

The two gadgets that are becoming the most prevalent found and used in cars today would have to be the iPod and bluetooth enabled devices, such as the cell phone. Alpine has a gadget to ease the integration of thus said devices. The eX-10 is a dash top solution, consisting of a 2.4″ display unit, remote control, and a 12v power module for cigarette lighter ports. Connection through the iPod is through Alpine’s KCE-422i Full Speed™ Connection for iPod cable (included). The unit can display album art on screen, as well as caller i.d. information, to name some of the features. Sound output is transmitted through the car’s speakers via either an FM transmitter or line output jack.

The eX-10 will be available at authorized Alpine retailers in late November at $200 SRI. Not bad if your car does not already have Bluetooth and iPod integration built in. Read on for the full press release.
Alpine's eX-10 iPod and Bluetooth controller
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