PC emerging as alternative to embedded nav, entertainment systems
A major drawback of embedded navigation/entertainment systems in cars is the mismatch between the rate of technology
change in consumer electronics and cars. So, while your vehicle has a useful lifetime of, say, ten years, the embedded
electronics systems will seem dated by this time next year.One alternative is to use a PC-based system, where an open architecture allows carmakers or consumers to add new functionality via software and/or hardware upgrades. A major obstacle to this solution has been the difficulty of integrating the PC with the car's other systems, but MP3Car and Intel have solved that problem, in the form of MP3Car's "Enabler" hardware unit.
Continued after the jump.
The Enabler allows a PC to completely replace the functionality of a conventional car stereo or nav system, providing
all the essential in-car functions lacking in PC hardware, including car-quality audio, FM receiver, satellite radio
and hands-free Bluetooth phone integration.
On the software side, MP3Car debuted its Streetdeck software platform at CES 2006, which provides a full set of in-car functionality, including:
[via CarHacks.org]
On the software side, MP3Car debuted its Streetdeck software platform at CES 2006, which provides a full set of in-car functionality, including:
- Touch Screen Control
- Navigation & Mapping
- Bluetooth Phone Integration
- Satellite Radio
- Vehicle Diagnostics
- Rear-view Camera Support
- CD player/MP3 Extraction
- MP3 Player
- FM Radio
- DVD/Video Player
- Picture Viewer
- WiFi Sync Support
[via CarHacks.org]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Joel A 9:52PM (2/09/2006)
Nice. I've reluctantly eliminated certain vehicles because they lacked certain electronic features that I want such as NAV as an optional. Not only could I use "Enabler" to add such functionality to my next drive but the hard/software will allow me to consider older vehicles that never had such options available.
Huh. Wonder if Enabler would work with a 1998 Jaguar XJ8 ?
Reply
starlightmica 11:54PM (2/09/2006)
The Streetdeck software is beta with a fair number of the above features not yet implemented, and isn't warranted other than for bug fixes. You do have the advantage of running whatever Windows or Linux software on the hardware, I presume. If you build your own x86 car system it's going to take a lot of time although the savings would be substantial.
On the other hand, you could get something such as a Pioneer AVIC system which fits either a single or double DIN enclosure depending on the model for the same price - $1600, which accepts add options such a rearview camera and XM satellite + traffic navigation. You're locked into the hardware and software, though.
Take your pick - rough & ready vs. smooth & stagnant.
Reply
naugahyde 12:07AM (2/10/2006)
I'll wait for the OS-X version.
Reply
Justin 8:11AM (2/10/2006)
There is a community on the mp3car.com forums that is currently developing front ends for your favorite mac software as well as in car usable menus systems and such.
(http://mp3car.com/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=71)
Touchscreen drivers and screens are readily available.
GPS is lacking, but you can use google earth...and it will track you with GPS. (http://mp3car.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=67053)
Reply
Ray 11:03AM (2/10/2006)
Yeah, this is all well and good until someone gets a "blue screen of death" while heading down the freeway at 70 mph+. I wonder what happens then? ;)
Reply
sxates 11:49AM (2/10/2006)
"Yeah, this is all well and good until someone gets a "blue screen of death" while heading down the freeway at 70 mph+. I wonder what happens then? ;)"
Last time I checked, the radio/nav components don't have anything to do with the drivability of the car... So a BSOD would mean... no music? Oh no!
Reply
Nick 1:56PM (2/10/2006)
This is badass, but too expensive right now. I would love something like this in my car though.
BTW, to the guy excluding cars based on Nav availability, I use a Garmin Streetpilot I3, baseball sized GPS unit in my car- got it as a gift, but the black and white version is under $200 at Wal-Mart- works great. I wouldn't exclude a car based on Nav availability. In fact, if I buy a new car, I would save the $1600 and continue using my Garmin. But an integrated solution like what these guys are debuting would be awesome.
Reply
Jonathan R Franklin 5:17AM (2/17/2006)
Hey thats absolutely brilliant! It's fantastic to see that car pc projects are finally taking off! I am a car pc enthusiast and have been collecting photos of Car PCs recently and it looks great already! I am also collecting all those great products and ideas for people looking to build and buy a car pc. If you have any photos of completed Car PC projects please share it with me on my blog!
Good luck with your Car PC projects!
http://halinacar.blogspot.com/
Reply
Jamin Aleman 2:30PM (5/08/2006)
What's funny is with the intregration of PC's in automobiles, people will be able to take a defensive driving online course while they are driving. If you happen to be a motorist with a PC in the car, remember that you can dismiss your ticket for only $25 with the completion of an approved Defensive Driving Online course. Visit http://www.defensive-drivingonline.com It is the easiest and quickest site available.
Reply
Japanese Car Exporter 3:47PM (8/30/2006)
The car manufactures should make their embeded systems such that they could be easily upgraded in future - just like we can upgrade a motherboard in PC.
Reply
jerry 10:54PM (5/19/2007)
We have all brands of Mobile Phones/plasma tv/ laptops/for sell at
cheap and affordable prices, they ranges from Nokia/Samsung/LG/Sony
Ericsson/Motorola/Alcatel/panasonic, all Brands and Models of
Nextel Phones, we want you to get back to us with your quote so
that we can begin a good business relationship. We want you to know
that all Phones are Brand New Phones,with complete
accessories,unlocked and sealed. We want to assure you that you
will never regret buying or doing business with us because the
delivery will be to your doorstep via FedEx,UPS,or DHL Courier
service. We will want to use this medium to inform all that we are
registered company and doing business with us will bring you joy
and happiness.
Email ..trustphones@usa.com
Email ..trustphones@lycos.com
Email ..assy_88@hotmail.com
PHONES PRICEN
NOKIA PHONES....
Nokia N95 .........$300USD
Nokia N93i.........$280USD
Nokia N93 .........$250USD
NOKIA E90......$200USD
Nokia N92 .........$200usd
Nokia N91 .........$190usd
Nokia N90 .........$180usd
Nokia N83 .........$200USD
Nokia N82 .........$185USD
Nokia N81 .........$170USD
Nokia N80 .........$160USD
Nokia N75 .........$250USD
Nokia N73 .........$200usd
Nokia N72 .........$200usd
Nokia N71 .........$190USD
Nokia N7O .........$180USD
Nokia 8801.........$170USD
Nokia 8800 ........$150USD
Nokia 6610i........$180USD
Nokia 7270 ........$130USD
Nokia 7710 ........$160USD
Nokia 6670 ........$110USD
Nokia 3230 ........$120USD
NETEL PHONE
Nextel i930.........$130usd
Nextel i870.........$120usd
Nextel i860.........$110usd
Sony Ericsson PHONE
Sony Ericsson w900i....$140usd
Sony Ericsson W800i....$135usd
sony Ericsson w700.....$130usd
sony Ericsson w600i....$125usd
sony Ericsson w300.....$120usd
sony Ericsson w950.....$160usd
Sony Ericsson p990i....$145usd
Sony Ericsson m600i....$175usd
sony Ericsson m600.....$170usd
Sony Ericsson p990.....$140usd
Sony Ericsson p910i....$125usd
Qtek phones
Qtek s200.....$100
Qtek 9000.....$120
Qtek 8310 ....$170
Qtek 8300.....$180
Qtek 9100.....$185
Qtek 8100.....$195
Qtek s110.....$190
Qtek s100.....$180
Qtek 9090.....$185
Qtek 8020.....$195
Qtek 8010.....$160
Qtek 2020i....$200
Qtek 2020.....$190
Qtek 8080.....$120
Qtek 8060.....$130
Qtek 1010.....$120
Qtek 7070.....$210
GAME CONSOLES
Sony PSP "Value Bundle" (21 Games + PSP Car Kit) : $300
Sony PSP Value Pack : $150
Sony PSP Limited Edition Bundle + 4GB Memory Card : $275
Sony PSP Giga Value Pack + 1GB Memory Card : $230
Sony PSP 4GB Core Bundle + 1 Hot Game with 4GB Hard Drive : $250
'Refurbished' Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP) = $100
Sony PS2 Friendly Bundle 7 Games and more : $200
XBOX 360 : $330
Nintendo Wii.............................................$280
PLAYSTATION 3..............$250
GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM
TOM TOM GO 300 ............$180
TOM TOM GO 500.............$200
TOM TOM GO 700 ............$220
TOM TOM GO 910.............$300
Samsung PHONE
Samsung D800.........................$210USD
Samsung D820.........................$220USD
Samsung D500.........................$160usd
Samsung d600.........................$170usd
Motorola razor v3 ...................$130usd
Motorola razor v3 pink edition ......$130usd
Motorola v3X.........................$140usd
Motorola MPX300.,....................$150usd
Motorola V3i.........................$150usd
Motorola L7..........................$140USD
I-MATE PHONE
i-mate jas jar .........$150USD
i-mate jas jam .........$200USD
i-mate k jam .........$250USD
SIDE KICK T-MOBILE
Sick kick 1 .........$150USD
Side kick 2 .........$170usd
Side kick 3 .........$180usd
PLAM TREO....
Treo 600 .........$130USD
Treo 650 .........$150USD
Treo 700 .........$170USD
APPLE IPODS....
Apple 4 GB iPod Mini Pink M9435LL/A ......40 USD
Apple 40 GB iPod photo....................40 USD
Apple 4 GB iPod Mini Silver M9160LL/A ....40 USD
Apple 60 GB iPod Photo M9830LL/A..........60 USD
Apple 60 GB iPod photo ...................55 USD
Apple 30 GB iPod Photo M9829LL/A..........50 USD
Apple 512 MB iPod Shuffle MP3 Player......40 USD
Apple 4 GB iPod Mini Blue M9436LL/A.......45 USD
Apple 2 GB iPod Nano......................50 USD
Apple 4 GB iPod Nano......................60 USD
Apple 30 GB iPod Vidoe...................110 USD
Apple 60 GB iPod Vidoe...................150 USD
Games...
Xbox 360 .....................$200USD
Sony Playstation 111 .........$200USD
Sony Playstation 11 .........$160USD
Sony Playstation 1 .........$140USD
PANASONIC TELEVISION ..
Panasonic TH-42PD50U Television.....$600USD
Panasonic TH-42PX50U Television.....$1000USD
Panasonic TH-50PX50U Television.....$1500USD
Panasonic TH-42PWD6UY Television....$500USD
Panasonic TH-42PD25U/P Television...$400USD
Panasonic TH-42PHD8UK Television....$450USD
Panasonic TH-65PHD7UY Television....$2500USD
Pioneer PDP-5050HD Television.......$1000USD
Panasonic TH-37PX50U Television....$500USD
Panasonic TH-42PX500U Television...$800USD
SONY TELEVISION.....
Sony KLV-32M1 Television.........$400USD
Sony PFM-42V1/S Television.........$500USD
Sony KDE-61XBR950 Television......$5000USD
Sony KDE-42XBR950 Television......$1000USD
Sony PFM-42X1/S Television.......$500USD
Sony KDE-42XS955 Television......$550USD
Sony FWD-50PX1/S Television.....$1200USD
SAMSUNG TELEVISION...
Samsung HP-R4252 Television........$500USD
Samsung LN-R328W - LCD TV - 32....$500usd
Samsung LN-R408D - LCD TV - 40....$800usd
Samsung LT-P326W - LCD TV - 32....$650usd
Samsung LTM 225W - LCD TV - 22....$500usd
Samsung PPM63H3-plasma panel 63...$2000usd
Samsung HP-P5071 50-inch 1366X768 HD Plasma TV Ref.....$800usd
Samsung HPP5031 - plasma panel - 50...$1000usd
Sharp 32" Aquos HD-Ready LCD TV....$500usd.
LAPTOP FO SALE
LAPTOPS Dell Latitude C640 1.8GHz P4 Laptop w/CD-RW......$350USD
Dell Inspiron XPS M140 Notebook Computer for Home.....$480USD
Sony VAIO FS540P - Pentium M 730 1.6 GHz - 15.4" TFT...$500USD
Sony Intel Pentium M 100GB Notebook Computer with DVD+/-R/RW Drive...$550USD
ThinkPad G40 2389 - C 2.5 GHz - 14.1" TFT IBM.....$580USD
Panasonic Toughbook 18 Touchscre......$500USD
HP Compaq Business Notebook nc8230 - Pentium M 760 2 GHz - 15.4" TFT...$950USD
HP Compaq Mobile Workstation nw8240 - Pentium M 760 2 GHz - 15.4" TFT...$780USD
OFFICE EQUIPMENT....
PLV-80 16:9 Widescreen WXGA Home Theater Multimedia Projector....$10,000usd
magicolor 2430DL Color Laser Printer (20 PPM, 2400x600 DPI, Color, 32MB, PC/Mac)...$150usd
Minolta Dimage Scan Dual IV - film scanner (35 mm)..........$100usd
EP7120 DLP Projector (1024x768, 1600:1)......................$400usd
Optoma H 31 - DLP projector..................................$400usd
PowerLite Home 10+ Ultra-Portable Multimedia Projector.......$500usd
ScreenPlay 4805 Projector by InFocus.........................$550usd
PIXMA MP950 PHOTO MLTFUNC AIO 22/29PPM P/C/S.................$150usd
Elite Screens VMAX120UWH 121in 16:9 Electric Projector.......$150usd
Da-Lite Cinema Contour 144 x 192-in Pearlescent..............$500usd
MP610 DLP Projector (800x600, 2000 Lumens, 2000:1)...........$300USD
Do kindly reply back if you are interested in buying
from us.Email us at:
Email ..trustphones@usa.com
Email ..trustphones@lycos.com
Email ..assy_88@hotmail.com
Reply
jerry 10:59PM (5/19/2007)
We have all brands of Mobile Phones/plasma tv/ laptops/for sell at
cheap and affordable prices, they ranges from Nokia/Samsung/LG/Sony
Ericsson/Motorola/Alcatel/panasonic, all Brands and Models of
Nextel Phones, we want you to get back to us with your quote so
that we can begin a good business relationship. We want you to know
that all Phones are Brand New Phones,with complete
accessories,unlocked and sealed. We want to assure you that you
will never regret buying or doing business with us because the
delivery will be to your doorstep via FedEx,UPS,or DHL Courier
service. We will want to use this medium to inform all that we are
registered company and doing business with us will bring you joy
and happiness.
Email ..trustphones@usa.com
Email ..trustphones@lycos.com
Email ..assy_88@hotmail.com
PHONES PRICEN
NOKIA PHONES....
Nokia N95 .........$300USD
Nokia N93i.........$280USD
Nokia N93 .........$250USD
NOKIA E90..........$200USD
Nokia N92 .........$200usd
Nokia N91 .........$190usd
Nokia N90 .........$180usd
Nokia N83 .........$200USD
Nokia N82 .........$185USD
Nokia N81 .........$170USD
Nokia N80 .........$160USD
Nokia N75 .........$250USD
Nokia N73 .........$200usd
Nokia N72 .........$200usd
Nokia N71 .........$190USD
Nokia N7O .........$180USD
Nokia 8801.........$170USD
Nokia 8800 ........$150USD
Nokia 6610i........$180USD
Nokia 7270 ........$130USD
Nokia 7710 ........$160USD
Nokia 6670 ........$110USD
Nokia 3230 ........$120USD
NETEL PHONE
Nextel i930.........$130usd
Nextel i870.........$120usd
Nextel i860.........$110usd
Sony Ericsson PHONE
Sony Ericsson w900i....$140usd
Sony Ericsson W800i....$135usd
sony Ericsson w700.....$130usd
sony Ericsson w600i....$125usd
sony Ericsson w300.....$120usd
sony Ericsson w950.....$160usd
Sony Ericsson p990i....$145usd
Sony Ericsson m600i....$175usd
sony Ericsson m600.....$170usd
Sony Ericsson p990.....$140usd
Sony Ericsson p910i....$125usd
Qtek phones
Qtek s200.....$100
Qtek 9000.....$120
Qtek 8310 ....$170
Qtek 8300.....$180
Qtek 9100.....$185
Qtek 8100.....$195
Qtek s110.....$190
Qtek s100.....$180
Qtek 9090.....$185
Qtek 8020.....$195
Qtek 8010.....$160
Qtek 2020i....$200
Qtek 2020.....$190
Qtek 8080.....$120
Qtek 8060.....$130
Qtek 1010.....$120
Qtek 7070.....$210
GAME CONSOLES
Sony PSP "Value Bundle" (21 Games + PSP Car Kit) : $300
Sony PSP Value Pack : $150
Sony PSP Limited Edition Bundle + 4GB Memory Card : $275
Sony PSP Giga Value Pack + 1GB Memory Card : $230
Sony PSP 4GB Core Bundle + 1 Hot Game with 4GB Hard Drive : $250
'Refurbished' Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP) = $100
Sony PS2 Friendly Bundle 7 Games and more : $200
XBOX 360 : $200
Nintendo Wii.............................................$200
PLAYSTATION 3..............$200
GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM
TOM TOM GO 300 ............$180
TOM TOM GO 500.............$200
TOM TOM GO 700 ............$220
TOM TOM GO 910.............$300
Samsung PHONE
Samsung D800.........................$200USD
Samsung D820.........................$200USD
Samsung D500.........................$150usd
Samsung d600.........................$150usd
Motorola razor v3 ...................$130usd
Motorola razor v3 pink edition ......$130usd
Motorola v3X.........................$140usd
Motorola MPX300.,....................$150usd
Motorola V3i.........................$150usd
Motorola L7..........................$140USD
I-MATE PHONE
i-mate jas jar .........$150USD
i-mate jas jam .........$200USD
i-mate k jam .........$250USD
SIDE KICK T-MOBILE
Sick kick 1 .........$150USD
Side kick 2 .........$170usd
Side kick 3 .........$180usd
PLAM TREO....
Treo 600 .........$130USD
Treo 650 .........$150USD
Treo 700 .........$170USD
APPLE IPODS....
Apple 4 GB iPod Mini Pink M9435LL/A ......40 USD
Apple 40 GB iPod photo....................40 USD
Apple 4 GB iPod Mini Silver M9160LL/A ....40 USD
Apple 60 GB iPod Photo M9830LL/A..........60 USD
Apple 60 GB iPod photo ...................55 USD
Apple 30 GB iPod Photo M9829LL/A..........50 USD
Apple 512 MB iPod Shuffle MP3 Player......40 USD
Apple 4 GB iPod Mini Blue M9436LL/A.......45 USD
Apple 2 GB iPod Nano......................50 USD
Apple 4 GB iPod Nano......................60 USD
Apple 30 GB iPod Vidoe...................110 USD
Apple 60 GB iPod Vidoe...................150 USD
Games...
Xbox 360 .....................$200USD
Sony Playstation 111 .........$200USD
Sony Playstation 11 .........$160USD
Sony Playstation 1 .........$140USD
PANASONIC TELEVISION ..
Panasonic TH-42PD50U Television.....$600USD
Panasonic TH-42PX50U Television.....$1000USD
Panasonic TH-50PX50U Television.....$1500USD
Panasonic TH-42PWD6UY Television....$500USD
Panasonic TH-42PD25U/P Television...$400USD
Panasonic TH-42PHD8UK Television....$450USD
Panasonic TH-65PHD7UY Television....$2500USD
Pioneer PDP-5050HD Television.......$1000USD
Panasonic TH-37PX50U Television....$500USD
Panasonic TH-42PX500U Television...$800USD
SONY TELEVISION.....
Sony KLV-32M1 Television.........$400USD
Sony PFM-42V1/S Television.........$500USD
Sony KDE-61XBR950 Television......$5000USD
Sony KDE-42XBR950 Television......$1000USD
Sony PFM-42X1/S Television.......$500USD
Sony KDE-42XS955 Television......$550USD
Sony FWD-50PX1/S Television.....$1200USD
SAMSUNG TELEVISION...
Samsung HP-R4252 Television........$500USD
Samsung LN-R328W - LCD TV - 32....$500usd
Samsung LN-R408D - LCD TV - 40....$800usd
Samsung LT-P326W - LCD TV - 32....$650usd
Samsung LTM 225W - LCD TV - 22....$500usd
Samsung PPM63H3-plasma panel 63...$2000usd
Samsung HP-P5071 50-inch 1366X768 HD Plasma TV Ref.....$800usd
Samsung HPP5031 - plasma panel - 50...$1000usd
Sharp 32" Aquos HD-Ready LCD TV....$500usd.
LAPTOP FO SALE
LAPTOPS Dell Latitude C640 1.8GHz P4 Laptop w/CD-RW......$350USD
Dell Inspiron XPS M140 Notebook Computer for Home.....$480USD
Sony VAIO FS540P - Pentium M 730 1.6 GHz - 15.4" TFT...$500USD
Sony Intel Pentium M 100GB Notebook Computer with DVD+/-R/RW Drive...$550USD
ThinkPad G40 2389 - C 2.5 GHz - 14.1" TFT IBM.....$580USD
Panasonic Toughbook 18 Touchscre......$500USD
HP Compaq Business Notebook nc8230 - Pentium M 760 2 GHz - 15.4" TFT...$950USD
HP Compaq Mobile Workstation nw8240 - Pentium M 760 2 GHz - 15.4" TFT...$780USD
OFFICE EQUIPMENT....
PLV-80 16:9 Widescreen WXGA Home Theater Multimedia Projector....$10,000usd
magicolor 2430DL Color Laser Printer (20 PPM, 2400x600 DPI, Color, 32MB, PC/Mac)...$150usd
Minolta Dimage Scan Dual IV - film scanner (35 mm)..........$100usd
EP7120 DLP Projector (1024x768, 1600:1)......................$400usd
Optoma H 31 - DLP projector..................................$400usd
PowerLite Home 10+ Ultra-Portable Multimedia Projector.......$500usd
ScreenPlay 4805 Projector by InFocus.........................$550usd
PIXMA MP950 PHOTO MLTFUNC AIO 22/29PPM P/C/S.................$150usd
Elite Screens VMAX120UWH 121in 16:9 Electric Projector.......$150usd
Da-Lite Cinema Contour 144 x 192-in Pearlescent..............$500usd
MP610 DLP Projector (800x600, 2000 Lumens, 2000:1)...........$300USD
Do kindly reply back if you are interested in buying
from us.Email us at:
Email ..trustphones@usa.com
Email ..trustphones@lycos.com
Email ..assy_88@hotmail.com
Reply