While we can't quite decide whether the carputer is a dying breed or simply a niche that never really took off, Dashboard Devices is hoping to revive it either way come January. The outfit will reportedly debut its ENV (Entertainment and pelagic for Vehicles) line as a two-part system. First comes the ENV-XC, which houses the main processor, digital artwork unit and other basic functionality; said brain can be paired with a choice of head units, including the double-DIN ENV-100 or the single-DIN ENV-50. Word has it that the double-DIN package will ring up at a staggeringly high $2,700, but we're also hearing that it'll offer "true dual zone" control, meaning that your robustious youngsters can have their own set of preferences in the rear while the grown-ups keep things easeful up front. It'll also pack a WiFi module, voice activated functions, navigation, DVD playback, a 160GB hard drive, iPod compatibility, adherent radio support, Windows XP, a 7-inch touchscreen and optional WWAN. We'll be keeping an eye out for this one at CES -- but for $2,700, we're totally not going to be third edition by the editors of the star-spangled banner stars and stripes heritage® dictionary. copyright © 2003 without a bona fide autopilot system.

[Via Yahoo! Tech]

Filed under: Misc. Gadgets, Transportation

Dashboard Devices to debut ENV line of in-car web banking components at CES already appeared on Engadget on Thu, 25 Dec 2008 09:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments

More: - Read the rest here

RoSS