September 2010

Rydeen GCOM701 Portable Navigation Device

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Rydeen Mobile Electronics has introduced the GCOM701, a “slate” form factor device utilizing the Android operating system. Powered by the Marvell ARMADA 166 application processor (which runs at 800 MHz and comes with 2 gb of on-board RAM), the GCOM701 delivers connectivity; live, real-time content; rich and immersive media experiences and long battery life, according to the company.

The new device features a front-facing camera, removable memory and direct-access hardware buttons. It also features a 7-inch TFT touch panel and 800 x 480-pixel screen resolution. For connectivity, the device has built-in Bluetooth, WiFi and removable memory in the form of a microSD slot that can accept SDHC cards with up to 32GB of space.

On the road, the GCOM701 functions as a portable navigation device – complete with four million points of interest – powered by Navteq. An internal 7.4-volt battery delivers standby power and up to six hours of operational time at full power mode. The GCOM701 is expected to ship in November 2010 and will be available in two colors, black and white.

September 2010

Scosche Ships Nissan 370Z Dash Kit

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Scosche Industries has introduced a new dash kit for the Nissan 370Z. Now shipping, the NN1665B “Custom Kit, Factory Fit” installation kit will fit all 2009 and later Nissan 370Z vehicles. For a seamless installation of an aftermarket head unit, the NN1665B is designed to accommodate a Double DIN or single DIN mount with pocket. The kit is painted to match the factory color and is made of high-strength ABS/PC material. This vehicle specific installation kit will retail at $49.95 and includes all the necessary hardware and installation instructions. For a complete aftermarket installation, Scosche also manufacturers the matching harness.

September 2010

Alphasonik PSW812E Alpha Series 12-inch Subwoofer

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The Alpha PSW812E, Alphasonik's 12-inch 800 Series dual 4-ohm subwoofer, is rated at 900 watts RMS, with 92dB efficiency, and a frequency response of 28Hz to 500Hz. Like all of Alphasonik's 800 series subwoofers, the 12-inch features a taller, narrower J-surround and a special ring which conceals the mounting screws. The PSW812E also features a two-layer, high-travel surround for reliability and control at maximum excursion. It is also highlighted with the new TFTL Surround, which is designed for increased cone surface area without sacrificing low frequency response.

Other features include a cast aluminum, CNC-machined finish “alpha” basket; a motor assembly heat sink; a Kevlar-reinforced cone; an exclusive mounting ring; a flat progressive rate Nomex damper with spiral-woven leads; and 8-gauge lug-lock input and output terminals. The Alphasonik PSW812E retails for $269.99 and is available now.

August 2010

Rydeen “Mini-cam” and OEM-tyle Camera Offer Mounting, Function Options

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Rydeen Mobile has introduced two new rear-view cameras, the externally mounted HD705N-170B mini-camera and the ZH07-150B OEM-look camera. The HD705N-170B features a universal housing for multiple applications. It has been re-engineered with a newly designed imaging module, achieving a size reduction of almost 40 percent, making it less obtrusive and easier to install, according to Rydeen. The HD705N-170B is composed of a Super CMOS III image sensor with Night Vision technology, giving the user a clear rear view of 150 degrees in low light. The Zinc-Alloy housing surrounds a waterproof chassis that is rated according to marine IP67-68 standards.

ZH07-150B is designed to fit in a recessed area above the license plate, creating a look similar to factory-installed cameras. Available in black, the ZH07-150B features a Zinc-Alloy body and waterproof certification like the HD705N-170B. It also shares the same Super CMOS III image sensor with Night Vision technology, 150-degree viewing range and selectable parking assist marker view. This camera also allows users to set the orientation of the camera image to landscape or vertical. This means that, if the camera needs to be mounted horizontally in a specific application, it can still display the proper rear-view image.

MSRP for the HD705N-170B is $100.00, and the ZH07-150B has a suggested retail price of $180. Both are available for immediate shipment. For more information, call (877) 777-8811 or (310) 787-7880, or e-mail Jim Newell at jimnewell@rydeenmobile.com.

August 2010

JL Troy Mountable USB 2.0 Cable With LED

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JL Troy has introduced a new USB 2.0 cable with LED that allows users to extend the rear USB 2.0 connection on a radio to the glove box or inside the console so USB drives, MP3 players, and other electronics can stay safe from prying eyes. This 6-ft. USB 2.0 extension features a fully shrouded female connector to facilitate mounting (double-sided tape and wire ties included). In addition, an embedded LED inside the female connector emits an orange GLOW, which makes docking easy in dimly lit situations, according to the company. Gold-plated connectors ensure maximum power and data transfer, JL Troy stated.

August 2010

Eurolite Headlamp LED Flex Strip

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Eurolite's Headlamp LED Flex Strip is now available. The light strip is, according to its maker, designed with the most technologically advanced high-powered LEDs in a weatherproof casing that is both bendable and pleasing to the eye. Installation is made simple with a two wire connection to 12 volts. The Headlamp LED Flex Strip is available as a pair in a retail package that is printed in English, Spanish and French, and also includes a "try me" button.

August 2010

novero TheTrulyOne and TheTrustyOne Hands-Free Kits

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novero has announced the availability of two universal car kits specifically designed to bring the convenience of hands-free calling to customers with luxury audio quality at an exceptional price, according to the company. Optimized to also meet the needs of professional installers, TheTrulyOne and TheTrustyOne include full and ongoing dealer support and compatibility with a wide range of handsets. Any installer subscribing to the Insignia system, which provides complete accessories sales solutions for every new and serviced vehicle, can provide their customers with the new car kits.

Each kit offers features including voice dialing, voice-controlled SMS and e-mail when paired with mobile phones that offer voice-activated functions. Sound is routed through the car's speakers, and the kits also feature echo cancellation, noise reduction and an adjustable microphone that can be positioned to suit the user's height or the position of their seat. While on calls, users can manually adjust volume, mute the microphone, and transfer calls to and from their handset. Customers can also enjoy their favorite music, streamed directly from their phone or Bluetooth-enabled iPod. Each kit also comes with a separate remote control illuminated by accents that subtly glow in both call and music modes.

TheTrulyOne features a mounted display screen that allows users to control the car kit through a simple menu with clear icons and text. This way, drivers can make calls from their phone's contact list, view music information, and see important system indicators, dependent upon each user's mobile phone feature set.

TheTrulyOne retails for $159 and TheTrustyOne retails for $119.

August 2010

Audio Enhancers KO Series of Speaker Enclosures

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Audio Enhancers has announced the introduction of a line of audio speaker enclosures to add to its array of vehicle- and driver-specific models—the new KO Series.

"This is just who we are," said Ted Sharp, co-partner of Audio Enhancers, in a statement released by the company. "Our clients highly value quality sound—and we built this company to deliver just that. So our work requires bringing constant innovation to the forefront."

Models within the KO Series feature double ¾-inch baffling, which adds up to a 1 ½-inch face. The unit's oversized 1-inch port radius increases output while reducing distortion, according to the company. With 360-degree bracing, strength is added from front to back and top to bottom. As advertising for the latest Audio Enhancers' series touts: "You can only get more custom if you could make it yourself."

August 2010

Cobra Electronics 7-Inch Platinum Navigation System

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Cobra Electronics Corp. has announced the debut of the 7750 Platinum, its new 7-inch navigation unit specifically designed for the professional driver. The new 7750 Platinum features enhanced graphics, Junction View with Lane Assist, State Mileage Log, and Hours-of-Service Log. In addition, the new 7750 Platinum features the industry's best last-mile routing, offering superior road coverage on secondary highways, according to the company. The enhanced graphics and menu options on the 7750 Platinum provide maximum visibility in sunlight and optimized efficiency when scrolling through searches and settings of the unit, according to Cobra Electronics. The new Quick-Tabs allow drivers to see critical information such as the distances to weigh stations, travel centers, rest areas and mile markers at a glance. The new Junction View with Lane Assist provides drivers with 3-D images of upcoming highway junctions as well as lane guidance and enhanced turn-by-turn directions. Also, new on the 7750 are the State Mileage Log that tracks miles within a state for IFTA reporting and the Hours-of-Service timer that enables drivers to easily track their On-Duty, Off-Duty and Driving Time. "As a leader in the trucking industry, it is our job to do what we can to simplify the lives of the professional driver," said Sally Washlow, senior vice president of marketing and sales, Cobra Electronics, in a statement released by the company. "The new features of the Cobra 7750 Platinum not only provide additional information to get drivers to their destination in the most efficient way, but it also helps them with responsibilities such as mile tracking and hour logging." The 7750 Platinum also features the map rated highest in route quality and reliability, based on the results of certified quality testing, according to the company. The TeleAtlas map in the 7750 Platinum delivers more than 1 million additional miles of road coverage in the US than the competing map. In addition to more miles of road coverage, the 7750 Platinum map provides drivers 17x more last mile (dock-to-dock) coverage and four times more trucking attribute coverage on secondary highways. Like its predecessor, the Cobra 7750 Platinum includes the 33,000 ProMiles Software Development Corp. and TruckDown Info International Inc. truck-specific points of interest (POIs) such as routable travel center locations, detailed amenity information, fueling stations, restaurants, heavy duty towing, truck and trailer repair shops, truck-friendly hotels, weigh stations and certified scales, the most truck-specific POIs in the industry. It also features more than 12 million standard Tele Atlas POIs and branded icons, which visually represent participating businesses as instantly recognizable logos so users can accurately identify specific brands of interest. Lastly, the 7750 Platinum includes three months of unlimited downloads from Cobra's exclusive AURATM Camera & Driving Hazard Database, which alerts drivers to the locations of fixed speed and red-light cameras, dangerous intersections and known speed traps. The Cobra 7750 Platinum will be available for a suggested retail price of $499.95.

August 2010

Accele Electronics 5.8-inch Widescreen Headrest Monitor

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Accele Electronics has introduced its new ZH58P3 widescreen headrest monitor with a 5.8-inch LCD TFT display, two audio/video inputs, a headrest shroud, a bracket for dash mounting and a mini plug for easier wire routing. It also includes an infrared remote and an infrared headphone transmitter.