Chrysler set to put Carpc's in new cars?

**vxcarpc** · 07-18-2006, 01:40 AM

Intersting. Chrysler set to install in-dash mini pc's with 20 gig hard drive for storing music and navigation information.

http://technoride.com/article/Chrysl.../183407_1.aspx

**Jahntassa** · 07-18-2006, 04:43 PM

It's not really a PC. It's more akin to something like the AVIC-Z3. It's just navigation with a built-in harddrive for music and navigation. There's still a lot more you can do with a real CarPC.

**RedGTiVR6** · 07-19-2006, 02:17 PM

true - but it's definitely a step towards the PC in the car from an OEM standpoint...

heated and cooled cup holders! damn! I want those!

**maxxell** · 07-19-2006, 03:56 PM

"A 20GB hard drive. The drive is ruggedized for automotive use."

What do they mean, 'ruggedized'?

**Pit Viper** · 07-19-2006, 04:15 PM

Originally Posted by maxxell

"A 20GB hard drive. The drive is ruggedized for automotive use."

What do they mean, 'ruggedized'?

'made more rugged'

**vxcarpc** · 07-20-2006, 08:22 AM

They have incorporated some space aged technology from NASA.. in other words they used Foam..

**TruckinMP3** · 07-20-2006, 09:13 AM

Rugged = half the storage for two times the cost

**Queenambeach** · 07-20-2006, 10:38 AM

Chrysler spokesman Cole Quinnell enthused, "You might expect this in a $40,000 Lexus, but a $25,000 Chrysler?" Pricing on the MyGig module hasn't been set, but most navigation systems are in the $1,500 to $2,000 range. Although the hard drive adds cost, Chrysler saves part of the cost by eliminating the single-purpose optical drive for navigation data.

Yea like it actually cost them that much! The article should read, Chrysler makes more revenue by charging 1500 to 2000........

**breaker021** · 07-20-2006, 11:08 AM

^^^ good lord...

My wallet continues to thank me on a daily basis for purchasing a $600 tablet laptop with wifi, 60gb hard drive, 512mb ram, etc that allows me to do 100x more than what this chrysler 'puter' allows you to do.... yeah, it looks nice in the dash, but, to me, it's def. not worth the money.
- sh00k

**-zip-** · 07-23-2006, 08:28 AM

With all of these automaker carPC's if we can call them that, the audio is integrated into these systems. No way would I be using stock audio components from a car manufacturer.