What do you think of this unit?

**GLO** · 11-21-2007, 03:23 PM

I came across it on ebay, CarPC
The specs look interesting.

Has anyone had any experience with this type of unit or front end?

Introducing DashPAC: (PAC=Personal Automotive Computer) The future of automotive connectivity and entertainment
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, DashPAC can be controlled entirely by voice or touch controls for easy use.

Features Include

•MEDIA PLAYER
•GPS NAVIGATION
•MP3 PLAYER SUPPORT
•MEDIA MANAGER
•WEB BROWSER
•MULTI LANGUAGE
•SATELLITE RADIO
•FREE WEATHER PLUGIN
•TV TUNER
•FM RADIO
•REAR CAMERA
•MULTIPLE-SCREENS
•AUDIO MIXER
•DVD PLAYER
•USB DEVICES
•BLUETOOTH PHONE INTEGRATION
•OBD-II: ENGINE DIAGNOSTICS
•CUSTOM INTERFACES AND MORE...

DashPAC is a touch screen motorized in-dash solution with AM/FM radio and DVD-ROM drive, to roof mounted or headrest mounted solutions. DashPAC is a replacement for your existing head unit. DashPAC's smart car power supply survives engine cranks and shuts your PC down properly when you turn your vehicle off, keeping your data safe.

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.

Absolute Media Playback - CD, DVD, MP3, MPG and more
If your home PC can play it, DashPAC 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. DashPAC 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.

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.

DashPAC 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.

OBD II In-Vehicle diagnostics

Ever wonder what the 'check engine light' means? DashPAC'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.

CHECK THE SPEC!

6.5" Double Din VGA LCD monitor with built-in PAC System (Car PC)

PC Frontend: Please note that the EYElectronics SoftPAC Software (Centrafuse) is NOT included in in this auction however is available to purchase separately. For illustration purposes only. WIndows XP Operating system is however included.

EYElectronics SoftPAC (Centrafuse) XE Phone Edition software offers full and easy control over your car pc through the integrated touch screen interface and complete hands-free mobile phone support. It is recommended to upgrade this system with a Compatible Bluetooth Adapter which will make using your CarPC with the hands-free, effortless. The Compatible Bluetooth Adapter is available from EYElectronics seperately. Please see our other auctions or contact us for details. Further upgrade your DashPAC with fully integrated GPS for all regions of the world. Contact us for pricing.

PC Functions:
Chipset: Intel i915GM / ICH 6M
System FSB: 400/533 MHz
CPU: Intel Celeron Processor 1.4GHz Installed
Memory: 512MB /Ram Memory Installed /Support SO DIMM DDR II 400/533 x 1 Upto 2GB
Video: Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator
Audio: Integrated AC '97, Realtek
1394-Firewire: Agere FW323, high speed 1394, 400Mb data transfer rate
Hard disk: 4GB Flash Disk Installed /(Support all 2.5" IDE hard drive Upto 120GB Hard Drive )
CD/DVD(option)

VD_ROM /Slim Storge Support ROM CDRW/DVD Combo or DVD SuperMulti Drive
USB Port: 2 x USB2.0 (1 front mounted)
COM Port: 1x RS232 input
Bluetooth V2.0: option
Wireless Lan 802.11G Built In

ption
GPS: option
2 x Video Line In Ports
2 x Audio Line Out Ports
1 x MIC Port
Standard ISO connector: Connect straight into your existing car headunits power and speaker system.
4X45W Amplifer Output
AM/FM Radio: Independantly controlled so no need to power up CarPC just to listen to the radio.

LCD functions:
DIGITAL PANNEL: 800X480 max Resolution
Touch Panel Function
Additional VGA video port to extend your display.
Two Video Input
PC Power Control
PC Reset Control
Rear view Function
USB Port
Motorized Slip Down
Adjust Angle Freely
Slot Loading DVD-ROM
Front mounted Compact Flash/SD Card Reader

Accessories:
1pcs Stand Shelf
1pcs AV Cable
1pcs Instruction Manual
1pcs CD Drive
1pcs Touch Pen
Screw Fixings

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**DarquePervert** · 11-21-2007, 04:22 PM

The unit itself looks a lot like the DWW-6500, although the one in your link has memory card slots that the DWW-6500 doesn't.
It looks like other in-dash offerings at the present time.
Frankly, I'm leery of them all, since they are first-gen products.

The front-end is Centrafuse, which is rather popular. There is much information about Centrafuse on these forums.

I wonder if the author is aware that his product is being used to promote someone else's EBay auction.
Well, he'll find out soon enough.

**GLO** · 11-21-2007, 04:45 PM

I dont mean to promote their listing, but it was what i found and is relevant to the question.

what other units would you suggest i consider?

I am at the point of purchasing an all in one device (not a true car PC) but does 95% of what i want.

ie
TV, DVD, DivX, FM, Mp3, GPS, and Bluetooth for mobile phone etc etc

That unit does say that it has built in DashPAC. How does that differ to a front end like Centrafuse?

And do the other units you refer to allow voice commands?

Cheers

**DarquePervert** · 11-21-2007, 06:37 PM

DashPAC is a touch screen motorized in-dash solution with AM/FM radio and DVD-ROM drive, to roof mounted or headrest mounted solutions. DashPAC is a replacement for your existing head unit. DashPAC's smart car power supply survives engine cranks and shuts your PC down properly when you turn your vehicle off, keeping your data safe.

I interpreted their descriptoin to mean that "DashPac" is their hardware package.

I may be wrong.

**HiJackZX1** · 11-21-2007, 07:29 PM

Originally Posted by DarquePervert

The unit itself looks a lot like the DWW-6500, although the one in your link has memory card slots that the DWW-6500 doesn't.
It looks like other in-dash offerings at the present time.
Frankly, I'm leery of them all, since they are first-gen products.

The front-end is Centrafuse, which is rather popular. There is much information about Centrafuse on these forums.

I wonder if the author is aware that his product is being used to promote someone else's EBay auction.
Well, he'll find out soon enough.

Well it could be thier working with David and have purchased his software in volumes. I wish I could get something in a neat little package like that, but when you have something like that, it becomes obsolete fast......... how do you add other LCD screens to it though? You have to use RCA?????????????