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In-Dash DIN-form-factor Car PC

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the taking-the-computer-for-a-spin dept.

kraksmokr writes "Xenarc Technologies have introduced a cool new in-dash DIN-form-factor Car PC. It features built in hard drive, audio/video, and GPS, among other things. Estimated price will be about $1200. I can't even begin to list the possibilities for mobile computing bliss." I'm even more impressed that they can fit it into the dash than I am with in-dash CD changers. If you buy this thing, use it safely. None of us want auto PC users to end up in the same category as annoying cell phone users.

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  1. Re:Great.. by Specialist2k · · Score: 0, Redundant
    .. so we'll finally get people watching DivX while doing 90mph on the freeway.

    Not with a Pentium MMX 266...

    This device definitely hasn't enough computing power to use it for anything fun... ;-)

  2. Re:Great.. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Good luck getting DivX files to play on an MMX-266. That said, obligatory Karma Whore copy&paste... oh wait, I'm AC. Whatever.

    XENARC CP-1000(TM)
    In-Dash 1-DIN Car PC
    This In-Dash, In-Vehicle Personal Computer opens up the world of in-vehicle entertainment! Couple this In-Dash multimedia PC with our fully-motorized In-Dash Touchscreen Computer Monitor (To be released soon), you got yourself a system that is capable of GPS navigation, MP3 playback, in-car theater, in-car gaming, and in-car office. This PC even has two PCMCIA sockets good for wireless communication. Our Carputer (Car Computer) is a full-featured PC that fits conventional car stereo one-DIN slot in the vehicle which gives you a clean installation and factory look.

    CP-1000 (Carputer System 1000)
    Intel Pentium MMX-266 MHz CPU
    128MB SDRAM
    15G Hard Disk Drive
    Built-in Audio & Video
    Built-in GPS
    2 USB, 4 RS232 Serial, IRDA
    4 NTSC / PAL inputs
    2 PCMCIA slots support type 1, 2, 3
    CD-ROM / DVD-ROM Drive

    Specifications

    Model #: CP-1000
    Dimension: Standard vehicle one-DIN
    Operating Temperature: 0F ~ 122F
    Power in: DC 10V ~ 26V / 4A
    Weight: 5.73 lbs
    Processor: Intel low power MMX-266MHz
    512KB 2nd level pipeline burst cache
    Intel triton II TX Chipset
    Memory: 128 MB SDRAM
    Video: 2MB on-board SDRAM
    Support up to 1600x1200 resolution
    Audio: ESS solo-1 3D Sound chip, with 2x1W audio Amplifier on board
    Built-in GPS sensor
    2 type-II PCMCIA slots
    2 USB, 4 RS232 Serial, IDRA
    4 video inputs
    Storage: One 2.5 inch Hard Disk 9.5mm high
    (Support Ultra DMA 33/66)
    One ATAPI interface
    Mini-Din connector for PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse

    We are currently working on a version with faster processor speed. Please check back with us in a couple of months for more information.
    Tel: (888) 656-6536 / (714) 546-1018
    E-mail: sales@xenarc.com

  3. Hmm. by nepheles · · Score: 1, Redundant

    This possibly goes without saying, but it is none too difficult to create a far better solution, for considerably less money, by buying components individually. Mini-itx.com is a good place to start. $1,200 for this is, frankly, too expensive.

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  4. The same category by The_Shadows · · Score: 0, Redundant

    None of us want auto PC users to end up in the same category as annoying cell phone users.
    You mean dead?