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Car PC runs the Windows of your choice
Nov. 13, 2007

DingCheng Electronics has announced a GPS-enabled PC that fits "double DIN" stereo bays. The CarPC 102 has a 4x45W amp, and runs various Windows OSes on a 1.1GHz Pentium M processor, with 256MB RAM, 40GB hard drive, DVD/CD-RW drive, and 7-inch WXGA touchscreen display.

(Click for larger view of the DingCheng CarPC 102)

GuangDong, China-based DingCheng says the CarPC 102 is designed for cars with double DIN sized dashboard openings, which measure approximately 7 x 4 inches. The company offers 10 car PC models in all, including some supporting regular DIN (7.125 x 2). It does not appear to offer any car PCs that fit GM/Chrysler's DIN-and-a-half openings, however.

The CarPC 102 is said to play MP3 and MP4 audio files, while offering a built-in Bluetooth hands-free phone interface. A USB-based GPRS or CDMA wireless modem is optional. Other options include "rear-view video," and a TV tuner.

DingCheng apparently takes a very liberal view of what Windows version might be used to run the CarPC 102. The company's spec sheet lists Windows CE in addition to Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows 2000, and Windows XP. The device also runs a Chinese version of Linux, Red Flag Linux.


Dingcheng's CarPC 102
(Click to enlarge)

The following lists some of the CarPC 102's key specifications:
  • Processor -- 1.1GHz Intel PM (up to 1.6GHz, FSB 400MHz) with Intel 855 chipset
  • Memory -- 256MB (up to 1GB) DDR 266MHz
  • Storage -- 40GB hard drive; DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive; SD card reader
  • Display -- 7-inch TFT touchscreen (1280x768 resolution)
  • Communications -- Bluetooth adapter and phone; optional USB-based GPRS or CDMA wireless modem
  • I/O -- 4 x USB; 1 x Serial port; VGA out; 1 x video in; 4-channel low frequency audio output; 3 x audio in; mic and headphone jacks
  • Audio -- Talking Sony Vehicle loudspeaker; 4-line, 45W digital amplifier
  • Other -- GPS navigation system; stereo AM/FM Radio; Bluetooth-based phone; MP3/MP4 playback
  • Options -- rear-view video; DVB TV tuner; driving information recorder
  • Working voltage -- DC 6~20V
  • Power consumption -- < 45W
  • Power Supply -- 150W (includes ITPS)

Availability

No pricing or availability details were available from DingCheng, but more information may be found at the DingCheng website, here.



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