RaySat, and their super-futuristic SpeedRay 3000
We're a little skeptical of any company that plays it large and manages to use a .us domain, but RaySat's getting
some big ups so we figured we'd give you the scoop. Basically, they're all about mobile satellite data communications
(no, not the sat phone kind), getting
video, audio, and internet to your car; or, in some cases, your train (as in their TorpedoRay). They're provider
agnostic so you can hook up your RaySat SpeedRay 3000 (how good is that name, anyway?) with DISH or DirecTV, whomever
else you want a roll with. And besides having a huge sat antenna that looks like a giant toilet seat up on the roof of
your ride, you're good to go with its integrated 802.11b/g system all for just shy of $3,500 (not including
installation and sat subscriber fees). We should also mention that they have a miniscule 2-inch integrated antenna
version called the StealthRay, but where's the fun in that? And say, while they're at it, how about rigging their gear
to pump some juice as a cellphone/WiFi booster? You know how we do.
[Thanks, Tim]
Filed under: Portable Audio, Portable Video, Transportation, Wireless
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
JimK @ Dec 19th 2005 1:04AM
Why would a .us domain be suspicious? You can register them at Godaddy like every other TLD.
I have like five of 'em...sometimes people register the coms and nets and just sit on them and US is all you can get.
JLawson @ Dec 19th 2005 1:04AM
The Stealth-Ray seems to be two inches thick - but a bit larger in the width department.
Production Outdoor unit dimensions: 35" x 30.7" x 1.9" (890mm x 780mm x 50mm)
http://www.raysat.us/Products/stealthray.asp
But hey, going from a toilet seat to a pizza box could be an improvement... right?
J.
Jeremy @ Dec 19th 2005 1:04AM
I saw this on Pimp My Ride. The West Coast Customs people installed it on some SUV.
ADP @ Dec 19th 2005 1:04AM
Looks easy to steal! I wouldn't install that in my car because most insurance companies probably wouldn't cover it. I say this because they usually don't cover stuff that is not attached to the car itself. This thing looks like it requires a roof rack to be attached to it.
Chris @ Dec 19th 2005 1:04AM
The unit installed on Pimp My Ride was actually a TracVision A5 automotive satellite TV system from KVH Industries. It brings DIRECTV into cars and has been available since 2003 through dealers around the country. Some Cadillac dealers are now offering it as a dealer-installed option and Avis Rent a Car has it on their Hummer H3s in Arizona.
http://www.tracvision.com