FET To Introduce In-Car GPS Gadget
Oh yes, a wonderful addition to your in-car experience has arrived!
Earlier, Far EasTone Telecommunications (FET), one of the leading operators of mobile communication services in Taiwan, announced the launch of the FET GPS Info Go. The latter is a collection of multi-function services specifically for car drivers, and FET G5, an in-car multi-function device integrating GPS navigation, mobile TV, audio/video entertainment, digital photo display, and mobile voice and data communications.
For sure, the new product from the manufacturer would tickle the fancies of those craving for a refined in-car information and entertainment information.
What’s there to expect? Digitimes provides a detailed recap of specs:
FET G5, equipped with a 5-inch 16:9 screen, can display 3D high-resolution navigation maps and video of updated traffic conditions as well as travel and transportation information based on voice-control commands, FET indicated.
FET G5 uses GPRS for its connectivity, according to industry sources. The GPRS communication ICs are developed by MediaTek, while the device is developed by Taiwan-based dmedia System and manufactured by Taiwan-based Foxlink (Cheng Uei Precision Industry), the sources pointed out.
FET will immediately start trial operation of FET GPS Info Go with about 500 FET G5 units for one to two months and then begin commercial operation, the company indicated. The industry sources estimate an annual sales volume of 50,000 units for the gadget, although FET declined to reveal its targets.
While FET G5 will provide Internet-access at a transfer bandwidth of 64Kbps, FET plans to offer an upgraded version based on HSDPA to reach a bandwidth of 10Mbps and a further upgrade based on WiMAX to reach 30Mbps, with the former suitable for small cars and the latter for buses, the company pointed out.
In addition, FET also on October 2 unveiled a WiMAX-based system to enable the display of instant information on road traffic and flights in 24 buses shuttling between Taipei City and the Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport as well as access to the Internet using notebook PCs or other hand-held devices aboard these buses. This system was achieved through FET’s participation in the government’s Mobile Taiwan (M-Taiwan) Program, the company indicated.
The manufacturer will additionally complete the establishment of WiMAX base stations along the expressway between Taipei and the airport by the end of this year to facilitate in-car mobile access to the Internet, FET noted.
