Panasonic unveils Strada CN-NVD905U in-car GPS / head unit

With Sharp throwing down a svelte in-car LCD ready to display nearly any automotive statistic (or roadtrip route) you'd ever need, and Chrysler planning to offer the MyGIG do-it-all device on upcoming vehicles, Panasonic is tossing in its own rendition to keep the competition on their heels. The Strada CN-NVD905U is an in-car navigation / head unit that boasts a 7-inch touchscreen, 30GB hard drive, built-in DVD / CD player, NAVTEQ mapping software, and support for Bluetooth handsfree operations. The trilingual GUI also touts automatic rerouting, and if you're not already tuned into XM Radio, you can access Sirius' real-time traffic data to avoid those crowded freeways on your commute back home. Additionally, it sports "iPod video connectivity" for rear seat and front passenger entertainment, but we're sure all those snazzy movie functions are kept under wraps until you throw it in park. While there's no telling how much dealers will end up charging for this in-dash machine, the Strada CN-NVD905U should start making noise (and keeping us on track) next Spring.

[Via Slashphone]

[Diane Lewis @ Feb 29th 2008 2:11PM]

Don't waste your money I just bought one last week and it doesn't even have 5 year olds roads. I called the company and they said they don't have any updates it was manufactured in 07 why doesn't it have 5 years old roads who knows. but think before you buy cause it might be brand new to you but not current with it's updates

[Rick Lyon @ Nov 11th 2006 9:29AM]

Crappy photoshop job. Why can't more companies take production photos of their products instead of getting bad graphic artists to render them?

[jt @ Nov 17th 2006 12:39PM]

That is simply amazing...but when can it deliver me a chai latte through the glove box. Now that's somthing.

-Torbin

[rv65 @ Nov 11th 2006 9:42PM]

Looks like a Toyota/Denso based system.