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scionxb.org
02-06-2008, 04:43 AM
I was wondering if anyone has any experience with this baby?

http://www.hipepc.com/store/pc/catalog/carpc_bg.jpg


Meet Driv-N (pronounced 'driven'): The future of automotive connectivity and entertainment (http://www.hipepc.com/store/pc/Driv-N-Car-PC-c102.htm)

Brings all of the functionality of a high powered PC where it's never been before - your car. Watch DVD movies, listen to CDs, MP3s, enjoy XM satellite radio, Internet Radio and browse the web, while remaining connected to to your home or office PC in ways you've never imagined. Seamlessly access all of your home media files and documents without the clumsiness and risk of balancing a notebook on the passenger seat. Best of all, Driv-N can be controlled entirely by voice or touch controls for easy use.
Features Include
MEDIA PLAYER
MEDIA MANAGER
SATELLITE RADIO
FM RADIO
AUDIO MIXER
BLUETOOTH PHONE
INTEGRATIONGPS NAVIGATION
WEB BROWSER
FREE WEATHER PLUGIN
REAR CAMERA
DVD PLAYER
OBD-II: ENGINE
DIAGNOSTICS MP3 PLAYER SUPPORT
MULTI LANGUAGE
TV TUNER
MULTIPLE-SCREENS
USB DEVICES
CUSTOM INTERFACES
AND MORE...

Driv-N's rugged aluminum chassis may be installed under the seat or in the trunk, with touch screen options ranging from a motorized in-dash solution with AM/FM radio and DVD-ROM drive, to roof mounted or headrest mounted solutions. Driv-N can either either replace your existing head unit or allow you to use your head unit to control your PC from the CD changer port. Driv-N's smart car power supply survives engine cranks and shuts your PC down properly when you turn your vehicle off, keeping your data safe.

http://www.hipepc.com/store/pc/images/drivn/WirelessTech.gif

Mobile Internet Browsing - Surf the web from your car
Browse the Internet at high speed from thousands of hot spots or through your mobile phone provider's high speed connection. Look up movie times, restaurant guides and check your email without exiting your vehicle.

http://www.hipepc.com/store/pc/images/drivn/CDdvdlogo.jpg

Absolute Media Playback - CD, DVD, MP3, MPG and more
If your home PC can play it, Driv-N can play it too; without the file type or encoding limitations found in standard head units. Best of all, there's no files to transfer. Driv-N can play back all standard CDs, DVD movies, Internet video or you can remotely network with your home PC for unlimited access
to all of the music in your shared media folders. http://www.hipepc.com/store/pc/images/drivn/XM-Logo.jpg
AM/FM radio, Internet Radio and XM Satellite Radio
Expand your music options like never before with full access to familiar AM and FM radio stations, hundreds of Internet radio stations and over 200 XM Satellite Radio stations. http://www.hipepc.com/store/pc/images/drivn/Rearview_Camer.jpg
Driv-N features an integrated reverse switch compatible with all composite rearview CCD Cameras that activates when you're backing up for provides additional safety, day or night.http://www.hipepc.com/store/pc/images/drivn/obdII.jpg
OBD II In-Vehicle diagnostics

Ever wonder what the 'check engine light' means? Driv-N's optional OBD II Vehicle Diagnostics will tell you and also allow you to clear codes without a trip to the mechanic. OBD II diagnostics also allow you to monitor vehicle speed, engine rpm, temperature, performance, sensors and more via real time onscreen graphs.



Driv-N Infill G4 Car PC Price: $2,099.00



http://www.hipepc.com/store/pc/catalog/infillg4_45_2_959_detail.jpg

Features:
Speech Recognition powered by One Voice Technologies' Media Center Communicator
1.5GHz Via Epia C7 Processor
1GB DRR2 Memory
XM Online Satellite Radio
Windows Vista Premium or Ultimate Edition
Motorized Touchscreen with DVD-ROM and AM/FM Tuner
Integrated SIRF III GPS with USB Aerial
Optional Bluetooth Hands Free and Wireless G Networking
Optional TV Tuner
Optional Infrared rearview camera
Replaces existing Double-DIN head unit

Space Cadet
02-06-2008, 07:39 AM
Now that is one nice piece!! :up: Wonder if the price will ever go down...

_Keith_
02-06-2008, 12:45 PM
Thats very nice... but that price is way to high... You can build a carpc for half the price that does the same things... And thats via the store... So you know when they built a crap load of em they got parts cheaper...

If it was half the price id be all over it.

adawg
02-06-2008, 06:53 PM
WOW... Let me know if the price goes down.

slamminxb
02-06-2008, 09:57 PM
nice but high how ever it has plenty of stuff to keep you busy for a month or two. i get bored with hu easly.

scionxb.org
02-06-2008, 10:07 PM
Yep. I have gone back & forth on adding a computer to the xB. Would like the other features of this unit more than the computer. I think it has a lot of goodies, but is quite high in cost.

Thanks for the feedback. :up: