Comments on: Clarion releases innovative “MiND”, Mobile Internet Navigation Device

By: Chad

Chad — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 15:55:26 +0000

So why isn’t there a 2-DIN dock/head unit? Clarion could whip that up in a weekend, I’m sure. Give it a modest amp, connect an external antenna for GPS/WiFi/traffic, and charge the unit without having it sitting up on your dash.

By: Verizon Guy

Verizon Guy — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 18:14:06 +0000

Great concept, but not-so-great execution. Not Clarion’s fault though. I don’t think the current Atom (Menlow platform) is the best chip for this kind of device–you will need a true SoC like Moorestown/Lincroft or a VIA SoC with integrated GPU to really scale the platform down and maximize battery life.

At least Clarion is thinking ahead (seriously, who expected this from an aftermarket car audio company? Kudos!) It would be great if this had a built-in WWAN (or Bluetooth tethering?) for wide open surfing. When are the carriers going to get serious about multiple data devices under a single data plan?

By: RedGhost

RedGhost — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 12:04:07 +0000

Clarion make great headunits for cars so I am definitely looking forward to this.

By: Paula

Paula — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 06:43:52 +0000

I think this was made official in August. Let me see if I can find the press release…

Yep, here it is: http://www.redorbit.com/news/technology/1527547/clarion_corporation_of_america_unveils_clarionmind_at_the_2008_intel/index.html?source=r_technology

Made official on August 20, 2008. Probably why none of the big sites are running the story again.

By: mingkee

mingkee — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:13:42 +0000

it looks like a clone of N800

By: konklifer

konklifer — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 23:39:05 +0000

Looks great. But yeah…that battery life…