an SD expansion slot.
(Click here for a larger view of the DS-400GB)The device has a video input that allows connecting a rear-mounted camera. When a vehicle is put in reverse, the device's display automatically switches from showing GPS information to a live view of whatever is behind the car, according to the company.
Dsus says the device's 4-inch touchscreen, seen at the right in the above photo, has 480 x 272 pixel resolution. Two built-in speakers each have 1-Watt amplifiers. A Bluetooth radio can pair with a mobile phone for hands-free calling. There's also an "MP3/MP4" multimedia player, and an SD expansion card slot.
Other features are similar to more traditional automotive navigation devices. For instance, the DS-400GB packs the ubiquitous SiRF
starIII chipset. Based on Windows CE 4.2, it has a Samsung S3C2440A processor clocked at 400MHz. Dsus omits word of how much RAM or flash storage the DS-400GB is equipped with.
Features and specifications that Dsus does provide include:
- Processor -- Samsung S3C2440A clocked at 400MHz
- Operating system -- Windows CE 4.2
- Display -- 4-inch touchscreen with 480 x 272 resolution
- I/O:
- video input for rearview camera
- connector for external antenna
- speakers (2 x 1W amplification)
- Expansion -- SD card
The DS-400GB appears to be available now. More information may be available from the company's website,
here.
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