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Engadget RSS Feed http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2013 AOL Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/ <![CDATA[Parrot Minikit Neo rolls through the FCC]]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/08/01/parrot-minikit-neo-rolls-through-the-fcc/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/08/01/parrot-minikit-neo-rolls-through-the-fcc/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/08/01/parrot-minikit-neo-rolls-through-the-fcc/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

Parrot Minikit Neo rolls through the FCC

With roughly a month to go before it hits retail channels, Parrot's Minikit Neo is inching towards being ready for mass consumption. This week the hands-free bluetooth accessory made a run through the FCC and received Uncle Sam's seal of approval. The filing isn't hiding any surprises, and we're not even treated to a nice teardown. Still, its good to know the smartphone-friendly visor clip-on is making progress. Keep an eye out for it to pop up on shelves in September for $100.

Filed under: Mobile

]]> accessoriesaccessorybluetoothcar kitCarKithands-freeminikitminikit neoMinikitNeominipostmobilepostcrossmobilepostminiparrotparrot minikit neoParrotMinikitNeo Wed, 01 Aug 2012 05:25:00 -0400 21|20290222 <![CDATA[Navigon's Galaxy S car kit starts shipping in the US for $45]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/22/navigons-galaxy-s-car-kit-starts-shipping-in-the-us-for-45/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/22/navigons-galaxy-s-car-kit-starts-shipping-in-the-us-for-45/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/22/navigons-galaxy-s-car-kit-starts-shipping-in-the-us-for-45/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

You know that familiar pattern: release something for the iPhone first, Android phones sold on T-Mobile next. After rolling out a car kit for the iPhone, Navigon has created a similar mount for the Samsung Galaxy S 4G and Samsung Vibrant, both indigenous to T-Mo. The kit, already available in the UK, includes the mount, an attachable suction piece, and 12/24V car charger. T-Mobile customers with wheels can snag one now for $44.95. The rest of you Android users are just chopped liver.

Filed under: Mobile

]]> car accessories for boyscar kitcar mountCarAccessoriesForBoysCarKitCarMountcarrie underwoodCarrieUnderwoodcarsin-car internetin-car navigationIn-carInternetIn-carNavigationmobileNavigationSystemsNavigonNavigon Galaxy S car kitNavigon Galaxy S car mountNavigonGalaxySCarKitNavigonGalaxySCarMountSamsung Galaxy SSamsung Galaxy S I9000SamsungGalaxySSamsungGalaxySI9000 Fri, 22 Apr 2011 18:06:00 -0400 21|19921228 <![CDATA[TomTom offers free iPhone 4 adapter for Car Kit]]> http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/08/tomtom-offers-free-iphone-4-adapter-for-car-kit/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/08/tomtom-offers-free-iphone-4-adapter-for-car-kit/ http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/08/tomtom-offers-free-iphone-4-adapter-for-car-kit/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

We still maintain that you've got better options than TomTom when it comes to iPhone GPS software, but if you pulled the trigger before giving yourself a moment to consider what you were actually doing, this here news may just interest you. In an effort to maintain compatibility with Apple's latest ~~and greatest~~ iPhone, TomTom is now including a simple adapter for all Car Kit orders going out on September 1st or later. If you ordered one prior to that, you can apply down in the source link for a freebie to be sent your way. Or just hack something up in the garage that looks like the insert above. Your call, vaquero.

Update: Full press release after the break.

[Thanks, Dan]

]]> accessoryadapterapplecar kitCarKitfreegpsiphoneiphone 4iphone gpsIphone4IphoneGpsmountmountingnavnavigationperipheralpndTomTomtomtom iphonetomtom iphone car kitTomtomIphoneTomtomIphoneCarKit Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:06:00 -0400 21|19626008 <![CDATA[HTC EVO 4G car dock lands at Sprint stores]]> http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/25/htc-evo-4g-car-dock-lands-at-sprint-stores/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/25/htc-evo-4g-car-dock-lands-at-sprint-stores/ http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/25/htc-evo-4g-car-dock-lands-at-sprint-stores/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

So you've a shiny new Sprint EVO 4G -- upgraded with the Froyo 2.2 update, of course -- and it keeps rattling around your car as you drive. What are you to do? Well, If you've been waiting for the official car dock -- aptly named the Car Upgrade Kit for EVO 4G -- from Sprint, fear not, for it has now landed. For a hefty $59.99 you get the dock that'll attach to your vehicle's window with suction or with the included adhesive pad, to your dash. Of course, nothing's perfect and judging from some posts we've seen, the dock does have its failings: the camera is covered by the plastic, the SD card isn't mountable while in the dock so listening to your stored tunes won't happen -- if you want to plug it into your head unit, for example -- and maybe the biggest foible, no charging cable is included. Of course with the plethora of car docks available on eBay you may want to shop around a bit, and heck, for that $59 you may well be able to pick up one for yourself and everybody else on your street.

Filed under: Mobile

]]> car kitCar Upgrade Kit for EVO 4GCarKitCarUpgradeKitForEvo4gevo 4Gevo car kitEvo4gEvoCarKitmobile Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:02:00 -0400 21|19607609 <![CDATA[Dell Streak car and AV docks now on sale, HDMI may or may not be included (update: included)]]> http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/14/dell-streak-car-and-av-docks-now-on-sale-hdmi-may-or-may-not-be/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/14/dell-streak-car-and-av-docks-now-on-sale-hdmi-may-or-may-not-be/ http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/14/dell-streak-car-and-av-docks-now-on-sale-hdmi-may-or-may-not-be/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

Hey England, in need of some retail therapy after an unsatisfying sporting weekend? Dell's got the goods for you with a rich new selection of cables, plugs, adapters, and cases for your new Streak. It looks like the HDMI dock we've been jonesing for has probably become a retail reality, but there's no way to be sure right now -- Dell's only listing an AV dock without going into the TV connectivity options. The fresh offerings also include the kickstand-equipped wallet case that we found intriguing, spare battery and sync cables, and an international travel kit. Of course, every silver lining has a cloud, which in this case is the pricing: nothing here costs less than £24 ($35) and the car- and TV-enabling docks will set you back a cool £55 ($80) each. Jumbo smartphone, jumbo accessory prices.

[Thanks, Kingsley]

Update: Dell's updated catalog now reflects HDMI connectivity on the AV dock. Phew!

]]> accessoriesbatterycar dockcar dock kitcar kitCarDockCarDockKitCarKitcasecasesdelldell storedell streakDellStoreDellStreakdockdock kitDockKithdmihdmi dockHdmiDockkickstandperipheralsstreakwallet Mon, 14 Jun 2010 03:25:00 -0400 21|19514700 <![CDATA[Flying Finn Juha Kankkunen demonstrates Nokia's Car Kit CK-200 (video)]]> http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/04/flying-finn-juha-kankkunen-demonstrates-nokias-car-kit-ck-200/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/04/flying-finn-juha-kankkunen-demonstrates-nokias-car-kit-ck-200/ http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/04/flying-finn-juha-kankkunen-demonstrates-nokias-car-kit-ck-200/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

Flying Finn Juha Kankkunen demonstrates Nokia's Car Kit CK-200 (video)

More and more cars offer integrated Bluetooth from the factory, but absolutely none offer an integrated Juha Kankkunen. The four-time World Rally Champion isn't even an option at any manufacturer that we know of, but regardless of make and model you can add a little Bluetooth integration with Nokia's CarKit CK-200. It's a display that sits on your dashboard and connects to two Bluetooth devices simultaneously, and through the wireless controller that clips onto your steering wheel (at right above) you can navigate contacts, make calls, and even scroll through text messages. We're not so sure about the texting part, but it should be a great way to enable hands-free calling from one device and Bluetooth music streaming from another at the same time, if that's your thing. Not sold? The video after the break of Kankkunen doing his thing in a rally-prepped VW while taking calls will make you a convert. You know what they say: if it's good enough for Juha, it's good enough for you-a.

]]> bluetoothcar kitcar kit ck-200CarKitCarKitCk-200ck-200juha kankkunenJuhaKankkunennokianokia car kit ck-200NokiaCarKitCk-200rallyvideo Tue, 04 May 2010 09:33:00 -0400 21|19463697 <![CDATA[iPhone OS 4.0 paving way for Apple-branded car kit?]]> http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/13/iphone-os-4-0-paving-way-for-apple-branded-car-kit/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/13/iphone-os-4-0-paving-way-for-apple-branded-car-kit/ http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/13/iphone-os-4-0-paving-way-for-apple-branded-car-kit/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

iPhone OS 4.0 paving way for Apple-branded car kit?

Apple dropped iPhone OS 4.0 on us last week in a big way, and we spent plenty of time breaking down and exploring the details. But, there are apparently a few gems left to be discovered, like dedicated support for in-car use -- possibly even with an Apple-branded mount of some sort. When put into this mode the iPhone generates a simple menu that's fed over video output (demonstrated after the break) while the handset becomes a remote control... which may or may not be a good idea as more and more states ban cellphone use of any kind while driving. The developer hooks for such functionality appear to be in the iPhone API and, while it's all rumorsville at this point, Apple would be blind to not try and cash in on the auto integration market -- even if it is a little late to the party.

]]> appappleapple iphoneapple iphone os 4.0AppleIphoneAppleIphoneOs4.0auto integrationAutoIntegrationcarcar kitCarKitiphone osiphone os 4.0IphoneOsIphoneOs4.0video Tue, 13 Apr 2010 08:59:00 -0400 21|19437268 <![CDATA[TomTom Car Kit for iPhone review]]> http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/29/tomtom-car-kit-for-iphone-review/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/29/tomtom-car-kit-for-iphone-review/ http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/29/tomtom-car-kit-for-iphone-review/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

Boy, TomTom sure has chosen the worst possible time to release its Car Kit for iPhone, and to make matters worse, its decision to not include the iPhone app is now set in stone. That's right, the hardware alone will set you back the cost of a TomTom ONE nowadays, and the $99.95 app works on the iPhone 3G and 3GS without it. So here's the question: is the car kit worth the extra $119.95? To find out, we got hold of a review unit for a sunny road trip around London. Surprisingly, the car kit uses Bluetooth to connect the GPS receiver and the hands-free function to the iPhone, even though there's a dock connector for charging. Bluetooth connectivity does have its advantages: according to TomTom it can work as a generic Bluetooth GPS receiver for any satellite navigation app -- including Google Maps -- on the iPhone, or any smartphones at all for that matter. TomTom even confirmed that the car kit could potentially compensate for the first-generation iPhone's lack of built-in GPS, but since its app won't run on anything but a 3G or 3GS we'll have to wait and see if that's actually useful. ~~Meanwhile, the company is cooking up a compatible app for the original iPhone and the iPod touch, which could make the car kit more worthwhile.~~ [Update: the app has now been updated to work with the iPod Touch and the original iPhone, but you'll need to get a separate (and slightly cheaper) model of the Car Kit for the iPod touch. Thanks, Philippe!] Read on for our hands-on impression and test videos.

[Thanks for being our driver, Sam]

Gallery: TomTom Car Kit for iPhone review

Filed under: GPS, Transportation

]]> applebluetoothcarcar kitCarKitcradlefeaturesgpshandsoniphonemapnavigationnavigatorreviewsat navSatNavtesttom tomtomtom Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:05:00 -0400 21|19213212 <![CDATA[TomTom iPhone kit now being sold through US Apple Store]]> http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/25/tomtom-iphone-kit-now-being-sold-through-us-apple-store/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/25/tomtom-iphone-kit-now-being-sold-through-us-apple-store/ http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/25/tomtom-iphone-kit-now-being-sold-through-us-apple-store/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

American TomTom loyalists, we know what you've been thinking: how dare those fine folks across the pond get first dibs to pick up the iPhone car kit? Well, steam to yourself no longer, it's now for sale online via Apple's US store for the previously-disclosed price of $119.95. Alas, no software's included, but you've had enough time to cope with that. Also, it's iPhone 3G and 3GS only -- iPod touch need not apply.

[Via App Advice]

Filed under: Handsets, Apple, iPhone OS, Mobile

]]> applecar kitCarKitgpsiphoneiphone 3giphone 3gsiphone car kitiphone osIphone3gIphone3gsIphoneCarKitiphoneosmobilenavigationtom tomtom tom car kitTomTomTomTomCarKit Sun, 25 Oct 2009 17:07:00 -0400 21|19208858 <![CDATA[TomTom iPhone kit now being sold through US Apple Store]]> http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/25/tomtom-iphone-kit-now-being-sold-through-us-apple-store/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/25/tomtom-iphone-kit-now-being-sold-through-us-apple-store/ http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/25/tomtom-iphone-kit-now-being-sold-through-us-apple-store/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

American TomTom loyalists, we know what you've been thinking: how dare those fine folks across the pond get first dibs to pick up the iPhone car kit? Well, steam to yourself no longer, it's now for sale online via Apple's US store for the previously-disclosed price of $119.95. Alas, no software's included, but you've had enough time to cope with that. Also, it's iPhone 3G and 3GS only -- iPod touch need not apply.

[Via App Advice]

Filed under: Cellphones, GPS

Comments

]]> applecar kitCarKitgpsiphoneiphone 3giphone 3gsiphone car kitIphone3gIphone3gsIphoneCarKitnavigationtom tomtom tom car kitTomTomTomTomCarKit Sun, 25 Oct 2009 17:07:00 -0400 21|19208833 <![CDATA[TomTom iPhone Car Kit returns to UK Apple Store, awaits drama]]> http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/09/tomtom-iphone-car-kit-returns-to-uk-apple-store-awaits-drama/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/09/tomtom-iphone-car-kit-returns-to-uk-apple-store-awaits-drama/ http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/09/tomtom-iphone-car-kit-returns-to-uk-apple-store-awaits-drama/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

It's back. After making a horrendous false start with the early promise of iPod touch support and the inclusion of the iPhone App in its £100 price tag, the TomTom Car Kit has returned to the Apple Store. In a big fat disclaimer, TomTom writes:

The TomTom app for iPhone is not included with this TomTom Car Kit. The Car Kit dock is compatible with all iPhone models, but the TomTom app only works with iPhone 3GS and iPhone 3G.

We only see it in the UK store at the moment but it's likely to pop on your local store anytime now. Ships in 1-2 weeks.

[Thanks, Joe W.]

Filed under: Cellphones, GPS

]]> 3g3gscar kitCarKitgpsiphoneiphone 3giphone 3gsIphone3gIphone3gsipodipod touchIpodTouchtomtomtouch Fri, 09 Oct 2009 05:40:00 -0400 21|19190186 <![CDATA[iPhone accessories can download iPhone apps to your iPhone memory]]> http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/30/iphone-accessories-automatically-downloading-iphone-apps-to-your/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/30/iphone-accessories-automatically-downloading-iphone-apps-to-your/ http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/30/iphone-accessories-automatically-downloading-iphone-apps-to-your/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

iPhone accessories automatically downloading iPhone apps to your iPhone memory

Among the many minor changes included in the 3.0 release of the iPhone OS was one that would enable those myriad of iPhone accessories to work more closely with software. That is to say, to make the plugging in of one result in in a prompting to download the other. The first such piece of hardware is the latest Griffin iTrip, which, when connected, raises the dialog shown above. You can of course say "No" if you don't feel like playing along, but when it comes to accessories like the TomTom car kit we're thinking you'll probably be missing out if you don't go along with the flow.

[Via AppleInsider]

Filed under: Software, Apple, Accessories, Mobile

]]> accessoriesapp storeappleapple app storeAppleAppStoreAppStorecar kitCarKitgriffingriffin itripGriffinItripiphoneiphone 3.0iphone 3.0 osIphone3.0Iphone3.0Ositripmobiletomtomtomtom car kitTomtomCarKit Wed, 30 Sep 2009 07:17:00 -0400 21|19179188 <![CDATA[iPhone accessories can download iPhone apps to your iPhone memory]]> http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/30/iphone-accessories-automatically-downloading-iphone-apps-to-your/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/30/iphone-accessories-automatically-downloading-iphone-apps-to-your/ http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/30/iphone-accessories-automatically-downloading-iphone-apps-to-your/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

iPhone accessories can download iPhone apps to your iPhone memory

Among the many minor changes included in the 3.0 release of the iPhone OS was one that would enable those myriad of iPhone accessories to work more closely with software. That is to say, to make the plugging in of one result in in a prompting to download the other. The first such piece of hardware is the latest Griffin iTrip, which, when connected, raises the dialog shown above. You can of course say "No" if you don't feel like playing along, but when it comes to accessories like the TomTom car kit we're thinking you'll probably be missing out if you don't go along with the flow.

[Via AppleInsider]

Filed under: Cellphones

]]> app storeapple app storeAppleAppStoreAppStorecar kitCarKitgriffingriffin itripGriffinItripiphoneiphone 3.0iphone 3.0 osIphone3.0Iphone3.0Ositriptomtomtomtom car kitTomtomCarKit Wed, 30 Sep 2009 07:17:00 -0400 21|19179180 <![CDATA[TomTom clears up iPhone car kit slip: £99.99 for the hardware alone, app sold separately ]]> http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/24/tomtom-clears-up-iphone-car-kit-slip-99-99-for-the-hardware-al/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/24/tomtom-clears-up-iphone-car-kit-slip-99-99-for-the-hardware-al/ http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/24/tomtom-clears-up-iphone-car-kit-slip-99-99-for-the-hardware-al/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

Oh, brother. TomTom just hit us up with the real details on its iPhone car kit slip this morning, and we've got a feeling you won't like what it has to say. It confessed that the posting was indeed a mistake, and thus, the pricing was also incorrect. If you'll recall (c'mon, it wasn't that long ago), the Apple store listing explained that the £99.99 car kit included the iPhone app, when in reality, that price definitely does not include the app. Jump on past the break for TomTom's official statement, which now curiously states that the "iPhone 2G" will be compatible with the car kit, yet doesn't mention the iPod touch at all.

Filed under: Peripherals, Software, Apple, iPhone OS, Mobile

]]> 3g3gsappapp storeappleAppStorecar kitCarKitglobaliphoneiphone 3giphone 3gsiphone gpsiphone navigationiphone osiphone os 3.0Iphone3gIphone3gsIphoneGpsIphoneNavigationiphoneosIphoneOs3.0mobilenavnavinavigationperipheralsTomTomuk Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:27:00 -0400 21|19172895 <![CDATA[TomTom clears up iPhone car kit slip: £99.99 for the hardware alone, app sold separately ]]> http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/24/tomtom-clears-up-iphone-car-kit-slip-99-99-for-the-hardware-al/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/24/tomtom-clears-up-iphone-car-kit-slip-99-99-for-the-hardware-al/ http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/24/tomtom-clears-up-iphone-car-kit-slip-99-99-for-the-hardware-al/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

Oh, brother. TomTom just hit us up with the real details on its iPhone car kit slip this morning, and we've got a feeling you won't like what it has to say. It confessed that the posting was indeed a mistake, and thus, the pricing was also incorrect. If you'll recall (c'mon, it wasn't that long ago), the Apple store listing explained that the £99.99 car kit included the iPhone app, when in reality, that price definitely does not include the app. Jump on past the break for TomTom's official statement, which now curiously states that the "iPhone 2G" will be compatible with the car kit, yet doesn't mention the iPod touch at all.

Filed under: Cellphones, GPS, Software

]]> 3g3gsappapp storeAppStorecar kitCarKitglobaliphoneiphone 3giphone 3gsiphone gpsiphone navigationiphone os 3.0Iphone3gIphone3gsIphoneGpsIphoneNavigationIphoneOs3.0navnavinavigationTomTomuk Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:27:00 -0400 21|19172879 <![CDATA[TomTom's iPhone car kit promo video is enticing, but still no mention of price or release date]]> http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/22/tomtoms-iphone-car-kit-promo-video-is-enticing-but-still-no-me/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/22/tomtoms-iphone-car-kit-promo-video-is-enticing-but-still-no-me/ http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/22/tomtoms-iphone-car-kit-promo-video-is-enticing-but-still-no-me/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

Not to knock cellophane tape as a method for in-car iPhone navigation, but if you want to use the new TomTom app in a more proper setting, you'll want the official TomTom car kit. In addition to enhancing the GPS signal and charging your iPhone, it's also got hands-free dialing and a speaker that's (presumably) better than the phone solo for giving directions. At a rumored price of just under $200 with software, it's not a bad deal if you were planning to shell out $100 for the US maps, anyway. We're still on the fence, but the hypnotic soundtrack of the promotion video is admittedly alluring. See for yourself after the break.

[Thanks, Arthur]

Filed under: Handsets, Apple, Mobile

]]> appapplecar kitCarKitdockgpsiphoneiphone appiphone dockIphoneAppIphoneDockmobilenavigationtom tomTomTomturn by turnTurnByTurn Sat, 22 Aug 2009 03:46:00 -0400 21|19137217 <![CDATA[TomTom's iPhone car kit promo video is enticing, but still no mention of price or release date]]> http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/22/tomtoms-iphone-car-kit-promo-video-is-enticing-but-still-no-me/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/22/tomtoms-iphone-car-kit-promo-video-is-enticing-but-still-no-me/ http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/22/tomtoms-iphone-car-kit-promo-video-is-enticing-but-still-no-me/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

Not to knock cellophane tape as a method for in-car iPhone navigation, but if you want to use the new TomTom app in a more proper setting, you'll want the official TomTom car kit. In addition to enhancing the GPS signal and charging your iPhone, it's also got hands-free dialing and a speaker that's (presumably) better than the phone solo for giving directions. At a rumored price of just under $200 with software, it's not a bad deal if you were planning to shell out $100 for the US maps, anyway. We're still on the fence, but the hypnotic soundtrack of the promotion video is admittedly alluring. See for yourself after the break.

[Thanks, Arthur]

Filed under: Cellphones, GPS, Transportation

]]> appapplecar kitCarKitdockgpsiphoneiphone appiphone dockIphoneAppIphoneDocknavigationtom tomTomTomturn by turnTurnByTurn Sat, 22 Aug 2009 03:46:00 -0400 21|19137192 <![CDATA[Sony Ericsson launches AB900 wireless car kit, convertible not included]]> http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/10/sony-ericsson-launches-ab900-wireless-car-kit-convertible-not-i/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/10/sony-ericsson-launches-ab900-wireless-car-kit-convertible-not-i/ http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/10/sony-ericsson-launches-ab900-wireless-car-kit-convertible-not-i/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

We've seen Bluetooth car kits come and go -- and Sony Ericsson has sold its fair share -- let's face it, they're often a huge hassle with very little return for your dollars. The SE AB900 may change that as this portable number offers up an RDS feature that finds an empty frequency to broadcast to your car's FM stereo, lets you get at your favorite five numbers and voicemail at the touch of a button, and will even let you stream your tunes from your mobile. But wait, there's more: 26 hour talk time, 40 day standby, no installation required -- we love this bit -- and it even comes in both black and silver. While the press pictures show a winsome couple giggling as they blast through the countryside in a convertible, the jury's still out on if this little number can deliver the kind of joy they're showing us it does. One more pic after the break.

Filed under: Peripherals, Portable Audio/Video, Transportation, Wireless

]]> AB900Bluetoothcar kitCarKitFMhandsfreeportable audioportableaudioSony Ericsson AB900SonyEricssonAb900 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 13:07:00 -0500 21|1455925 <![CDATA[Sony Ericsson launches AB900 wireless car kit, convertible not included]]> http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/10/sony-ericsson-launches-ab900-wireless-car-kit-convertible-not-i/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/10/sony-ericsson-launches-ab900-wireless-car-kit-convertible-not-i/ http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/10/sony-ericsson-launches-ab900-wireless-car-kit-convertible-not-i/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

We've seen Bluetooth car kits come and go -- and Sony Ericsson has sold its fair share -- let's face it, they're often a huge hassle with very little return for your dollars. The SE AB900 may change that as this portable number offers up an RDS feature that finds an empty frequency to broadcast to your car's FM stereo, lets you get at your favorite five numbers and voicemail at the touch of a button, and will even let you stream your tunes from your mobile. But wait, there's more: 26 hour talk time, 40 day standby, no installation required -- we love this bit -- and it even comes in both black and silver. While the press pictures show a winsome couple giggling as they blast through the countryside in a convertible, the jury's still out on if this little number can deliver the kind of joy they're showing us it does. One more pic after the break.

Filed under: Peripherals, Sony Ericsson, Accessories, Mobile

]]> AB900accessoriesBluetoothcar kitCarKitFMhandsfreemobileperipheralssony ericssonSony Ericsson AB900sonyericssonSonyEricssonAb900 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 13:07:00 -0500 21|1455895 <![CDATA[Samsung trots out new Bluetooth headsets and speakerphones]]> http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/17/samsung-trots-out-new-bluetooth-headsets-and-speakerphones/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/17/samsung-trots-out-new-bluetooth-headsets-and-speakerphones/ http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/17/samsung-trots-out-new-bluetooth-headsets-and-speakerphones/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

Samsung Mobile's got a fever, and the only cure is more... Bluetooth? Yeah, that's it, Bluetooth. Aside from launching the hilariously named Planet Bluetooth -- an "online guide to Bluetooth technology and Samsung Mobile's Bluetooth accessories" -- the outfit has also rolled out two new BT headsets and a pair of BT speakerphones. The WEP460 headset (pictured) specializes in being ultra-small and utilizing a clear ear hook to make you look even more extraterrestrial; the SBH700 stereo headset obviously caters to music lovers and those with slightly deeper pockets. The HKT450 and HKT400 portable BT speakerphones both do exactly what they say, with neither being particularly noteworthy. The bitter details are fleshed out in the read link below, and so far as we can tell, the whole crew is available now.

Filed under: Peripherals, Samsung, Mobile

]]> accessoriesbluetoothbluetooth headsetBluetoothHeadsetcar kitCarKitheadsetHKT450mobileperipheralsPlanet BluetoothPlanetBluetoothsamsungSBH700WEP460 Mon, 17 Nov 2008 04:45:00 -0500 21|1371863 <![CDATA[Sony Ericsson's MBS-100 Bluetooth speaker might contain spores]]> http://www.engadget.com/2007/10/11/sony-ericssons-mbs-100-bluetooth-speaker-might-contain-spores/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2007/10/11/sony-ericssons-mbs-100-bluetooth-speaker-might-contain-spores/ http://www.engadget.com/2007/10/11/sony-ericssons-mbs-100-bluetooth-speaker-might-contain-spores/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

If Sony Ericsson was the name for an embarrassing fungal wart then you'd be reaching for a bucket right about now. However, given that SE makes consumer electronics you're actually looking at their new MBS-100 Bluetooth speaker. The crater-pocked sphere features A2DP stereo audio and a rechargeable 5-hour battery for delicious portability. Unfortunately, SE tells us that it "looks as good as it sounds" which doesn't make us too hopeful on the acoustic front. They've also released a 25-hour, HCB-105 Bluetooth car Speakerphone kit. Sure, it looks a bit staid but at least it won't scare the children. No prices given, but the MBS-100 will drop in Q4 while the HCB-105 arrives in Q1.

Gallery: Sony Ericsson's MBS-100 Bluetooth speaker might contain spores

Filed under: Home Entertainment, Portable Audio/Video, Transportation

]]> bluetooth speakerBluetoothSpeakercar kitCarKithandsfreehcb-105mbs-100portable audioportableaudiosony ericssonSonyEricsson Thu, 11 Oct 2007 07:16:00 -0400 21|1010630 <![CDATA[Parrot intros PMK5800 plug and play car kit]]> http://www.engadget.com/2007/05/29/parrot-intros-pmk5800-plug-and-play-car-kit/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2007/05/29/parrot-intros-pmk5800-plug-and-play-car-kit/ http://www.engadget.com/2007/05/29/parrot-intros-pmk5800-plug-and-play-car-kit/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

We love anything that comes a-packin' no muss, no fuss technology -- even more so when you can install it in a few seconds and don't need a toolkit to get the job done. Parrot's newest Bluetooth carkit, the PMK5800 consists of a single part which plugs directly into your car's 12V accessory socket or cigarette lighter. Using a built in FM transmitter (a la iTrip), the set will stream tunes via A2DP from your handset or your voice calls to your car's stereo deck to give you that auto-filling sound you love. When the phone rings, just hitting the FM preset you configure for the PMK5800 will automatically answer it and mute your music. While not an embedded kit, it packs all the goodies you would expect like DSP, echo and noise cancellation, full duplex sound, and voice recognition all in something that can go from car to car without effort. Look for these to land sometime this summer for about $120.

[Via PR Newswire]

Filed under: Peripherals, Portable Audio/Video

]]> Bluetoothcar kitcarkitparrotpmk5800portable audioportableaudio Tue, 29 May 2007 15:35:00 -0400 21|906281 <![CDATA[Parrot intros PMK5800 plug and play car kit]]> http://www.engadget.com/2007/05/29/parrot-intros-pmk5800-plug-and-play-car-kit/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2007/05/29/parrot-intros-pmk5800-plug-and-play-car-kit/ http://www.engadget.com/2007/05/29/parrot-intros-pmk5800-plug-and-play-car-kit/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

We love anything that comes a-packin' no muss, no fuss technology -- even more so when you can install it in a few seconds and don't need a toolkit to get the job done. Parrot's newest Bluetooth carkit, the PMK5800 consists of a single part which plugs directly into your car's 12V accessory socket or cigarette lighter. Using a built in FM transmitter (a la iTrip), the set will stream tunes via A2DP from your handset or your voice calls to your car's stereo deck to give you that auto-filling sound you love. When the phone rings, just hitting the FM preset you configure for the PMK5800 will automatically answer it and mute your music. While not an embedded kit, it packs all the goodies you would expect like DSP, echo and noise cancellation, full duplex sound, and voice recognition all in something that can go from car to car without effort. Look for these to land sometime this summer for about $120.

[Via PR Newswire]

Filed under: Multimedia, Peripherals, Others, Mobile

]]> Bluetoothcar kitcarkitmobilemultimediaothersparrotperipheralspmk5800 Tue, 29 May 2007 15:35:00 -0400 21|906248 <![CDATA[Parrot intros A2DP-enabled MK6100 handsfree Bluetooth car kit]]> http://www.engadget.com/2007/03/16/parrot-intros-a2dp-enabled-mk6100-handsfree-bluetooth-car-kit/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2007/03/16/parrot-intros-a2dp-enabled-mk6100-handsfree-bluetooth-car-kit/ http://www.engadget.com/2007/03/16/parrot-intros-a2dp-enabled-mk6100-handsfree-bluetooth-car-kit/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

Our favorite French Bluetooth gurus are readying yet another in-car handsfree kit, but unlike the run-of-the-mill offerings already crowding store shelves, the Parrot MK6100 adds a bit of musical delight as well. Aside from giving users the opportunity to hear conversations through their stereo system, this two-piece system boasts a built-in microphone in the horizontal display (which just so happens to be a svelte OLED), and also plays on the emotions of audio lovers everywhere. The A2DP-enabled kit features a separate wireless remote that can be used to cycle through the tracks on your handset, play and pause the tunes, and easily fit into your glovebox when you exit the vehicle. Additionally, users will be graced with DPS, automatic phonebook synchronization, text-to-speech capabilities, and voice dialing, and while we're not quite sure of the pricing deets just yet, you can probably expect to find out for yourself in Q2 of this year.

Filed under: Peripherals, Others, Mobile

]]> a2dpbluetoothcar kitCarKitfrancefrenchhandsfreein-carmobileothersparrotperipheralsvoice dialingVoiceDialing Fri, 16 Mar 2007 19:54:00 -0400 21|854466 <![CDATA[Parrot intros A2DP-enabled MK6100 handsfree Bluetooth car kit]]> http://www.engadget.com/2007/03/16/parrot-intros-a2dp-enabled-mk6100-handsfree-bluetooth-car-kit/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2007/03/16/parrot-intros-a2dp-enabled-mk6100-handsfree-bluetooth-car-kit/ http://www.engadget.com/2007/03/16/parrot-intros-a2dp-enabled-mk6100-handsfree-bluetooth-car-kit/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

Our favorite Bluetooth gurus are readying yet another in-car handsfree kit, but unlike the run-of-the-mill offerings already crowding store shelves, the Parrot MK6100 adds a bit of musical delight as well. Aside from giving users the opportunity to hear conversations through their stereo system, this two-piece system boasts a built-in microphone in the horizontal display (which just so happens to be a svelte OLED), and also plays on the emotions of audio lovers everywhere. The A2DP-enabled kit features a separate wireless remote that can be used to cycle through the tracks on your handset, play and pause the tunes, and easily fit into your glovebox when you exit the vehicle. Additionally, users will be graced with DPS, automatic phonebook synchronization, text-to-speech capabilities, and voice dialing, and while we're not quite sure of the pricing deets just yet, you can probably expect to find out for yourself in Q2 of this year.

Filed under: Cellphones, Peripherals, Wireless

]]> a2dpbluetoothcar kitCarKitdsphandsfreein-carmk6100parrotsecurityvoice dialingVoiceDialing Fri, 16 Mar 2007 19:54:00 -0400 21|854465