NaviGadget

retro becker mexico is back with navigation system and a lot more

Jul 15, 2006 bluetooth, gps navigation

The most famous cassette deck of the sixties Becker Mexico is back; with a few more extra features. It has dynamic navigation, which provide driving directions in 34 European countries in 14 different languages. Search and access times are dramatically reduced and route calculations are now even faster thanks to CF-Card navigation, 167 MHz processor and 32-Bit RISC architecture. It comes with Bluetooth so you can go completely hands free (no, still keep your hands on the wheel) and also can transfer your cell phone’s SIM card info on to the Becker. You can also talk to your Becker Mexico, giving it commands in 8 different languages. It is OK if you have a funny accent, Becker can actually learn from you. Internet? Sure, but only to WAP sites. Using the BeckerClub portal you can plan a route before the journey starts and send the information to your Becker Mexico. It also support TMC technology and a various multimedia formats you can listen to your music from your CF/SD/MMC or microdrive.

more technical details after the jump…

• Speech-Dialogue-System in Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, US-English and Portuguese
• Dual band GSM module
• Internet access using WAP
• Download @-destinations and outdoor POI’s
• Send, receive and read out SMS messages
• Voice selection of stored phone numbers
• 200 given voice commands plus 50 programmable commands
• OLED-Vario-Colour- Display (13 colour settings)
• Night design
• Quick route calculation by accessing CF card
• 64 MB RAM
• Address book with 500 personal entries
• MP3 playback from CF cards, MMC, Microdrives or SD-Card
• Becker Surround Sound System
• Bluetooth-Profile: SIM Access, Handsfree, Object-Push
• Display of Speed limits on European highways
• Navigation in 34 European countries
• Navigation announcements in 14 languages (CZ, D, DK, E, F, GB, I, NL, P, PL, S, TR, US, Vlaams)
• Dynamic route guidance with TMC
• Voice announcements of traffic messages in Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, US-English and Portuguese (Text-to-Speech)
• 2-RDS Frequency Diversity Tuner
• Dynamic Autostore FM
• Included: GPS antenna, microphone, CF card for 34 European countries
• iPod connection with Becker Remote-Kit (optional). Music playback functions (Play-list, interpret, albums, genre)