ClarionMiND: mobile internet navigation device

The company announced the Clarion device ClarionMiND, which, according to the manufacturer, is a new type - a mobile internet navigation device (Mobile Internet Navigation Device, MiND). In fact, this hybrid browser, and MID, it is based on the Intel Atom processor and operating system Linux. According to the Clarion News provides a full functionality of GPS-navigator, and expanded opportunities for web-surfing. For example, a user can gain access to such services as Google Maps, YouTube and MySpace. All device management by using the touch screen. ClarionMiND as standard will be on sale in the U.S. and Canada in early November this year, while in Europe - at the end of January 2009. Recommended value of the device is 649.99 dollars or euros. In addition, in spring 2009 will be released premium version ClarionMiND with support for 3G-networks.


Characteristics ClarionMiND:

• The operating system Linux OS 2.6.22
• Processor Intel Atom (800 MHz)
• 4,8-inch display with a resolution 800h480 points
• 512 Mb DRAM
• 4-GB SSD-drive
• Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g, Bluetooth 2.0 EDR DUN (Dial-up Network Profile)
• GPS-receiver based on SiRFstarIII
• Lithium-ion battery (standard battery - 2 hours offline, high-capacity battery - 4 hours)
• Built-in amplifier and dynamics
• 3,5-jack for headphones
• Support for audio formats, video and images - RealAudio, Real Video, MP3, Windows Media 9, AAC, HE-AAC, Ogg, H.264, H.263, MPEG4, VC-1, JPEG and BMP
• Mozilla Firefox
• 2 USB-port
• microSD-slot