Mitsubishi's NR-HZ001 GPS: ten million destinations and a couple big distractions

As you know, when an already distracted driver gets his hands on a GPS the results can be disastrous: that's why we're predicting a whole slew of train wrecks once the NR-HZ001 hits the streets. Beginning November 5th, the device -- which doubles as a digital TV receiver -- will start shipping with new Mitsubishi autos, either at ¥250,000 ($2,353) for full segment digital video or ¥200,000 ($1,883) for 1seg. Both versions feature an internal hard drive, Bluetooth, ten million destinations and something called Multi Relay Operation: the ability for the driver and passengers to control the unit simultaneously through voice recognition. But we have to ask: between the live TV and the scintillating conversation you and your passengers are bound to have with the GPS, who will be watching the road?

[Via Coolest Gadgets]

[dukemang @ Oct 2nd 2008 9:12AM]

Don't you mean "who will be watching the train tracks?"

[Jeff @ Oct 2nd 2008 9:23AM]

Does it come in that svelte project box?

[Freakin Ijit @ Oct 2nd 2008 9:28AM]

Not legal in many sates in US...and probably other countries as well...if the driver can see the screen.

[canoo @ Oct 2nd 2008 11:28AM]

Couldn't they just lock the buttons and TV function if the car is in anything but park? You just set your destination before you leave so while your driving you cant watch TV or diddle with the buttons.