Qualcomm's
MediaFLO tech was originally intended for screens so small that resolution, artifacting, and wholesale crappiness don't really matter, but when you're building out a whole new wireless network for this thing, monetization is a high priority wherever you can find it. To that end, Audiovox is lending a helping hand with a new receiver launching later this year that'll plug into most in-car video systems and deliver MediaFLO programming straight to your back seat, your front seat, or whatever bizarre place (engine compartment, maybe?) you've mounted a display. We weren't terribly impressed with the video quality; generally speaking, DVD is probably the better entertainment option here, but if live shows are a must-have for you, this is just about the only cheap, easy way to roll. We're told 10 to 15 channels will be available at launch -- but unfortunately, Audiovox says that neither AT&T's nor Verizon's exclusive channels will be part of the lineup. Pricing hasn't been announced; if we had to guess, we'd figure on something like $20 per month, so you'd better really desperately need blurry TV when the drive gets boring.
posted Jan 10th 2009 7:58AM
Don't worry I doubt you'll care about the quality of the TV in your car when you're crippled from the crash and can't drive it anymore.
I believe such a display is illegal in a number of states.
For example: http://leg1.state.va.us/000/cod/46.2-1077.HTM
Virginia's for lovers!!
Manufacturers get around this by designing their system to only display television/video while the parking brake is engaged, therefore not illegal.
People who install decks themselves, usually don't connect the lead to their parking brake, therefore disabling that feature.
GO DIEGO GO!!
Why has there always got to be a stereotypical comment like yours?
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What? You don't watch Nick Jr?
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Is it me, or is the editor confused? he keeps mentioning "audiovox" when the image clearly shows an advent device. unfortunately for advent, audiovox is a pretty generic brands and stands on the otherside of the spectrum compared to "advent" which is known for really high quality stuff.
Audiovox is the parent company for Advent.
http://www.audiovox.com
Yet audiovox and qualcomm have had a history of working together, especially years ago in the realm of handset devices...
screw this....I got my slingbox with over 200 channels from digital cable and my touch pro connected to my car......(no extra monthly cost) cant beat that with a bat!
Do you ever lose connection to your sling box or is it very reliable? I am thinking of getting a slingbox and setting it up with my iphone/etc. when it all gets worked out. Just want to know how good it is. :0
Cheap Mobile Entertainment solution...
Buy a GPS, Ive found most have Windows ce built in. Mine, for example is a Mio C520 ($150) with Windows ce 5.00.
With the help of the internet, some GPS forums, and a host of kick ass apps for WinCe, I've turned my GPS into a PDA/MES I have a 6gig SD card that holds more than enough Videos and Movies to keep me entertained in traffic. And with TCPMP, I don't have to worry about codecs and file types. The Core Pocket Media Player has them all... Except AC3 I think.
Barney never looked so good.