MP3car.com have just announced a new version of StreetDeck, the in car navigation and entertainment software, for UMPCs. I’m going to post this in full because its great news. I haven’t tested it yet but I’ve only heard good things about it. StreetDeck is available through StreetDeck.com
MP3Car, Inc. today unveiled its latest version of StreetDeck with new features for Intel UMPCs and MIDs. StreetDeck software (www.StreetDeck.com) is a graphical user interface (GUI) that combines portable multimedia playback, on the go internet access, and portable navigation into one easy to use consumer friendly application. Ultra Mobile OEMs, service providers, and automotive solution providers benefit from the rich feature set that StreetDeck offers for walk-about, on the go, and in-car usage. With touch screen, voice, and gesture based control StreetDeck combines the following features:
- Walk-About / On The Go
- Touch Screen Button and Gesture based control
- Real Time GPS Navigation & Mapping
- Integrated Media Player and Picture Viewer
- Customizable ‘skins’ for branded application experience
- Customizable pairing with web service
- NEW – web2.0 GPS mash-up – find local Points of Interest from popular Internet portals
- NEW – web2.0 Media mash-up – identify any music stream with GraceNote song detection and optional purchase
- NEW – XM online radio support
- NEW – Wi-Fi HotSpot Sync ‘n Go Support When used with a car-docking system
- Integrate with Car Satellite Radio and GPS antenna
- Bluetooth “Hands-Free” Phone Integration
- Vehicle Diagnostics
- Rear-view Camera Support
- CD Ripping and DVD Playback
“MP3Car is committed Intel’s Ultra Mobile technology to enable Intel OEMs to offer an internet enabled ‘out-of-the box’ Portable Navigation and Media device. Ultra Mobile technologies extend the Intel Architecture into new mobile and automotive environments our customers are asking for.” said Robert Wray, CEO.
“The StreetDeck solution by mp3Car is the kind of innovate software that enables a consumer friendly end user experience we envision.”, said Robert DeLine, Director of Marketing, Intel Ultra Mobility Group. “Intel’s energy efficient processors and chipsets, combined with this software, deliver a rich, multimedia, consumer friendly experience on UMPCs and MIDs.”
