Introduction to CarPuters

CarPuter = Car Computer = Computer for the car = Automotive Computer

What is a CarPuter? In principle a car computer is nothing else than the PC you have sitting on your desktop at home. Maybe a bit more compact, needs lesser power and has some partially customized components. But below the line, a CarPuter (Car Computer) is a fully-fledged PC, as you know it all.

Multimedia Features

Because of the open and many-sided PC-platform, every format and multimeda-based content is open for your viewing:

• Video (DVD, Divx, XVid, …)
• Music (MP3)
• TV (DVB-T)

GPS Navigation

Todays CarPuters (Car Computers) are reflecting state-of-the-art features, when it goes into navigation! And because the maps are saved on the harddisk, you do not have to reload. Navigate in “one piece” from Berlin to Lissabon!

• Easy, speech-based navigation
• TMC-support (dynamic routing around traffic jams)
• Map support for the whole world

Internet Browsing

With a CarPuter (Car Computer) going online is easy, flexible and affordable. And this is also possible in your accustomed Explorer/Outlook-environment.

• Bluetooth interface to the cell phone
• WiFi Wireless LAN (free Hotspots!) connectivity
• Cellular HSDPA / 3G / GRPS / UMTS connectivity

Office Productivity

With a CarPuter (Car Computer), your office is always around you. EVERY PC-compatible programs can be used! The data synchronization can be handled comfortable by USB, WLAN, DVD, etc.

• Electronical GPS-based drivers log
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

Open Platform

A CarPuter (Car Computer) is a REAL PC! And of course you have all the familar interfaces like USB, Firewire, Printer, External Display, HDMI, COM, etc..

• Any compatible software can be installed and customized
• Memory, Harddrive, CPU… are upgradable
• Take other or additional TFT Displays

Lifestyle

Last but not least, a CarPuter (Car Computer) means Lifestyle. Do not allow anyone to dictate you what to use in your car. Create your mobile system as YOU want it!