Yes, the rearview mirror is an important safety device but it could be so much more than that. Think GPS, audiobooks and more.
Do you want fries with that?
Enduring certain ridicule, we have suggested on occasion in the past that the humble rearview mirror could be transformed into one of the main control centres for vehicles of the future. Already, there have been versions that have technologies ranging from GPS navigation to built-in camcorders and Webcams. And now there's one that appears to cram in more functions than all of the others combined.
As indicated by its name, the "Multifunction GPS Bluetooth Rearview Mirror System" claims a broad array of features, including a 3.5-inch touchscreen, satellite navigation, audio and video players, speakers, SD card slot, five games, and even a stylus. It also has a rechargeable battery, in case you want to pull it off the windshield and use it as a mini-boombox.
Fair warning, though: it's being offered by one of those generic distributors from China, so warranties and any kind of support may be scarce to non-existent. Given our less than pleasant experience with the multimedia capabilities of GPS navigators in the past, we're not holding our breath. And don't even ask us if it can be loaded with Australian maps.
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tim
14/05/2008 10:30 AM
Can it be loaded with australian maps?
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