MP3Car has released Streetdeck, a complete navigation and entertainment system for the digital car. The complete StreetDeck system consists of two parts the hardware and the software. The hardware includes a car computer with some really nice specs.

Intel Celeron M processor 1.5 GHz 1Mb cache 400Mhz FSB
Supports up to 2.26GHz, 400MHz/533MHz FSB
One 512 MB DDR2 SDRAM DIMM, max. 1GB memory (1 memory slot)
Onboard 10/100 ethernet port
Intel ® 915GM VGA for CRT / 18-bit dual channel LVDS
2 SATA ports
4 USB 2.0 ports
2x PCI, 1x miniPCI, 1xPCI-E(x1) slots, optional single/dual DVI card
Audio - High end surround sound processing circutiry
Serial Ports - two RS-232 ports
Serial ATA - supports 2 ports
USB (2.0) - supports 4 USB ports
Keyboard and Mouse Connector - PS/2 type
Expansion Slot - 2 PCI, 1 MiniPcI
60GB HD
Vehicle Diagnostics - requires OBD-II connector (not included)
Camera support requires camera purchase and connecting hardware (not included)
FM radio requires FM tuner (not included)
Bluetooth phone integration requires bluetooth chip (not included)(chip in final development)
Satellite Radio required XM direct box and Cable (not included)

The computer is controlled via a 7″ touchscreen with the following specifications:

Screen size: 7 inches, diagonal (16:9)
7-inch digital TFT LCD (new panel)
LCD brightness (cd/m2): 400
Resolution (pixel): 800 RGB x 400
Dot resolution: 2,400 x 480 = 1,152,000 (dots)
Supported resolution: 640 x 480 - 1,600 x 1,200
Master dimensions (W x D x H): 178 x 155 x 50mm
Touch screen interface: USB port (RS232 optional)
Operating voltage: 10.5 to 14V DC
For in-car PC, DVD player, GPS, and various VGA applications
In-dash type, fully motorized TFT LCD
Contrast ratio: 300:1
Diagonal size 16:9 and 4:3 adjustable
4-wire resistive touch screen panel (USB)
Multi-monitor touch screen support
VGA input (15-pin D-sub)
USB interface
Video input system: NTSC/PAL/SECAM auto switching
Three RCA video inputs
Upgraded high-brightness CCFL

Now about some of the features of the StreeDeck system.

The Navigation system provides auto rotating maps with the current direction always up, bird’s eye view, voice guided turn by turn instructions and automating rerouting. You can plan your routes based on address, POI, selection from maps, intersection or coordinates.

Some of the other features of the Streetdeck system include:

CD player/MP3 Extraction
MP3 Player

Satellite Radio

FM Radio

DVD/Video Player

Picture Viewer

Vehicle Diagnostics
Rear-view Camera Support

Another nice feature of the StreetDeck is mouse gesturing. You can draw a symbol on the screen and the system will perform a command or it will be recognized as a letter. This feature is completely programmable and any gesture on the screen can be mapped to a specific action. If you don’t like Gestures you can also control Streedeck via simple voice commands like Play, Stop, Next Song etc.

I have to admit StreetDeck is a really impressive system.

StreetDeck is currently available at MP3Car.com for $1,699.00
For more information visit StreetDeck’s homepage

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