MP3 Car Players
Impy3 Car/Home Player
Current List Price: Model 101-32: $1304.80, Model 101-32E: $1374.80, Model 110-32E: $1328.60
Description: All models come with 200mhz MMX processor, 8.4 gig hard drive, 32MB memory, Impy Handheld Controller, Manual, Parallel Transfer Cable, Cassette Adapter, Audio Extender Cable, Power cord, and Ground Wire.
The Impy3 consists of a base computer and a "T" shaped device which contains a keypad and a four-line 20-character LCD screen. The "T" shaped device, which is called the "Impy", is used to control Winamp on the base computer through the use of keypad-controlled menus. You hook it up to your home computer through a parallel port or an ethernet connection to your main computer, and transfer your MP3 files and playlists to the device.
You can order an Impy3 with a CD-ROM to rip CDs and create MP3s and playlists directly with the Impy3. You need to access a keyboard and monitor to rip and create playlists directly on the Impy3. The base comes with a 8.4GB drive. with an optional 17.2gig drive.
DigitalCar's Monolith 2000
Current List Price: $775
Description: Monolith components include a 7.4GB internal shock-resistant drive, plexiglass casing, DC-AC inverter, 32megs of SDRAM, Celeron 300A processor and four-inch full-color LCD screen with custom display features. The device also comes with a 30-foot range programmable RF remote and receiver with more than 20 preprogrammed features All products come with a software CD and preinstalled software, as well as parallel-port USB, necessary wiring and cables, etc.
Included is a standard four-inch color LCD screen, custom playing software to change songs and playlists while driving with an RF remote and a high quality DC-AC inverter to attach the Monolith in a standard cigarette lighter. There are also options to connect the Monolith directly to the car's electrical system. You can place the receiver in the trunk an control the unit with the RF remote. The system is small enough that it can be easily removed and carried into the home to add/remove songs with the provided parallel port cables and licensed software. Wireless networking options are available for those interested, but be prepared to pay big buck. [homepage]
Empeg Car Player
Current List Price: $950
Description: 2.1-28.2GB Hard Drive; USB, serial and IR interface; LCD screen and RCA/phono jacks. It's pull-out removable and to update the tunes you must hook it up to your PC. It's got an FM tuner, You control the Player using a credit-card sized remote control. You can play using random playlists, year playlists mood playlists, or artist playlist.
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Xeenon's MP Shuttle I & II
Current List Price: Shuttle I: $550, Shuttle II: $900
Description: CD-ROM/hard disc enabled with 60Mhz; 32-bit; 128x64 color LCD The MP Shuttle has its own built in processor (non-pc based). Main Body - Installed 32X CD Rom Drive, Power in, Volume Level and Line out. Remote Controller - 128 x 64 Dot Matrix deluxe LCD panel installed. Cigarette Lighter Connector - To supply 12V power. Power Cable - To connect directly from dash board. Cassette Pack (Option) - You have to prepare the connector between the MP Shuttle and your car audio without using Line-in. [homepage]
Clarion's AutoPC
Current List Price: $1299
Description: Controlled through voice activation, and runs on the Windows CE OS and features an AM/FM stereo with integrated Digital Signal Processing (DSP) equalization, built in 35-watt four-channel amplifier, Hitachi SH3 processor and 16MB DRAM/8MB ROM. The Clarion AutoPC homepage is surprisingly vacant of any useful information (useless).
MPRom
Current List Price: n/a
Description: Got some extra computer parts laying around, such as a P90? Then drop on over to Carplayer.com and check out Jerry Briggs' full set of plans for an on-the-go mp3 player for your car called MPRom. He also sells fully assembled and tested units. Carplayer homepage
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