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Viliv X70 Review w/ CarKit and StreetDeck 2

Jun 14, 2009 gps navigation, software, umpc 1 Comment

If you’ve been following Navigadget you should have an idea what Viliv X70 is. In case you don’t; Viliv X70 is a communication MID, or a UMPC if you prefer to call it that. The device has a built in GPS, suction cup window mount, and cigarette lighter adapter that makes a suitable to use in your car – as a GPS navigation system.

Well someone at StreetDeck got their hands on a pre-release version of the X70 and posted a short review video – here is that:

GPS navigation part starting at 7′30″.

Viliv S5 with StreetDeck II

Mar 3, 2009 gps navigation, umpc 3 Comments

People at StreetDeck took the Windows XP based Viliv S5 and installed their user interface on it. S5 has built-in GPS, Wi-Fi, USB port, mini USB, monitor port, resistive touch screen.

It comes with a suction cup window mount which you can see in the video below, and of course a car charger as well. The video demos the GPS navigation, XM radio, and other general features of their StreetDeck II user interface.

Streetdeck swears this is the best UMPC as far as delivering GPS navigation features be it the really fast resume time, or the sensitive touch screen. Speakers are also very good which can let you listen to music while getting driving directions. It is an XP based PC after all.

Viliv S5 w/ GPS, car kit, and StreetDeck II costs about $700. It will be ready soon after March.

Infill T3 With StreetDeck

Oct 13, 2006 gps navigation Leave a comment

Navigadget readers know about the StreetDeck already. It is an in-car entertainment software combined with various kinds of hardware they support. One of those is the Infill T3. Priced at $2200 you are right to expect a lot from Infill T3. Read on see if it’s worth it to you: First off you are getting a full fledged PC complete with Windows XP OS. The CPU is rated at 1GHz and it comes with 40GB HDD and 512 MB of RAM. There’s on board slim DVD player that can make use of the Unichrome pro 3D/2D Graphic Engine usign up to 64MB frame buffer. The screen measures 7″ – big enough to watch a movie.

Voice guided navigation system can take you anywhere in USA, Canada and major roads and highways in Mexico. Infill T3 uses innovative gesture-based touchscreen interface (which Sony promised us – but now it is delayed). You can listen to your CD’s or just burn new ones, after all it is a complete computer. The onboard software can also act as a video jukebox, text-to-speech converter, voice recognizer, and so on.

You are also getting an FM radio, TV tuner, amplifier, a remote controller, wi-fi and GPS antenna with the Infill T3. After some add-ons you can also have yourself a hands-free bluetooth kit, satellite radio, vehicle diagnostics tool.

streetdeck demo on Wi-Fi and GPS enabled VW

Sep 28, 2006 gps navigation, umpc Leave a comment

If you’ve been following Navigadget you must’ve heard about StreetDeck. It is basically a car UMPC that’s a colloborative effort with Intel. Now they pimped up this VW Passat and equipped it with Wi-Fi capabilities that let drivers stream music and download directions. The video demonstrates almost all the functionalities, including GPS. Just like most other GPS systems, StreetDeck uses regular maps, but it can also overlay Google Earth like satellite images onto your map.

You can learn more about StreetDeck on their own website and for further geekier details you join the forums at mp3car.

Intel demo UMPC uses StreetDeck software

Mar 9, 2006 gps navigation, software, umpc Leave a comment

This is a video from CNET that gives you a little demo of one of the UMPC devices that should be on the market soon. What is interesting is that it uses the StreetDeck software that we have mentioned last month sold by MP3Car.com. You can watch the video here.

From this year’s Intel Developer Forum in San Francisco, CNET’s Justin Jaffe gives a first look at the new Ultra Mobile PC and ConsumerLaptop Concept. Intel’s Director of Marketing, Brad Graff, also shows off new software from StreetDeck that turns the PC into an interactive media center.

the ultimate in-car gadget; streetdeck by MP3CAR

Feb 8, 2006 gps navigation, hacks, software 2 Comments

OK, the whole system is made up of two parts: the hardware that lets you install a PC into your car and the StreetDeck software which is the in-car software platform. The device was co-developed with Intel and it was recently showcased at DEMO2006. Since you’ll end up having a whole PC in your car the possibilities are endless. In addition to these features listed on their funky looking website:

* 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

you can use your creativity and may want to install a server, printer?, external HD, wi-fi hotspot, TV-tuner, iPod dock, etc…

“MP3Car has introduced the first hardware that allows a conventional PC to completely replace and surpass the functionality of a conventional car stereo or navigation system.

Co-developed with Intel Corporation, the Enabler is the critical “missing link” for car computing, providing all the essential in-car services that PC motherboards lack, including car-quality audio and FM receivers, satellite radio, and hands-free Bluetooth mobile phone integration.

MP3Car developed the first complete in-car software platform, StreetDeck, which was recently released at CES 2006. This car computing Enabler completes the puzzle, allowing PC and CE manufacturers to develop hardware systems that integrate perfectly and safely with the car.

“By providing this reference design, we’ve created an open architecture for any PC designer to enter the automotive market with far less effort. We’ve also allowed automakers to adopt PCs, instead of embedded and closed systems, as their infotainment and telematics platform,” says Damien Stolarz, CTO.

“We’re have developed excellent relationships with key automakers, and our introduction of the first ever car computer enabler at DEMO2006 is a key step in helping our hardware partners provide them with a complete car-computing solution,” says Robert Wray, MP3Car CEO.”

You can purchase it for $1699 here. And of course here are the specs:

* Full StreetDeck Software with free upgrades for 1 year
* Full StreetDeck Beta Navigation Package (maps upgradeable for reduced cost)
* 30 page software manual with screenshots (PDF)
* 60 gigs of hard drive storage
* Windows XP Home
* Microsoft Mappoint maps
* Fully built and tested car computer
o Intel Celeron M processor 1.5 GHz 1Mb cache 400Mhz FSB
o Supports up to 2.26GHz, 400MHz/533MHz FSB
o One 512 MB DDR2 SDRAM DIMM, max. 1GB memory (1 memory slot)
o Onboard 10/100 ethernet port
o Intel ® 915GM VGA for CRT / 18-bit dual channel LVDS
o 2 SATA ports
o 4 USB 2.0 ports
o 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
* Vehicle Diagnotics – requires OBD-II connector (not included)
* Camera support requres camera purchase and connecting hardware (not included)
* FM radio requires FM tunner (not included)
* Bluetooth phone integration requires bluetooth chip (not included)(chip in final development)
* Satellite Radio required XM direct box and Cable (not included)

but pay attention to the warning by the manufacturer:

The StreetDeck software is in still being tested and considered beta software. With professional installation the hardware portion of this product is under a one year warranty for hardware only. The software has no warranty other than we will do our best to process and fix bugs. The screen has a no dead pixel guarantee for 30 days.