Jan 21, 2011

Alpine NVE-M300P, A new browser

To meet all expectations for vehicle navigation Alpine its range with a new model: NVE-M300P. This device is interposed in the range between the Blackbird, and the NVE-N099P. It is obviously controlled by many media stations of the mark.

NVE-M300P looks like a little black box to connect to a multimedia station. Apart from a more affordable price than the NVE-N099P, this new browser will correct the main defect was alleged to Alpine: mapping a bit "has-been." Attention, not terms of efficiency, because browsers Alpine have always been focused and effective, but in terms of aesthetics. At a time when one speaks only HD and 3D, it was missing at Alpine. This new browser has a map with 3D landmarks, 3D landscapes, road signs and traffic lanes. Voice announcements now have the Text-to-Speech, therefore offering more specific guidance since the device contains the names of streets. The TMC is of course included to navigate, taking into account the real-time traffic. The navigation software is Igo 8 with European maps from Navteq. Add to that all the usual functions of navigation (POIs, traffic alerts, automatic zoom intersections ... To ensure the accuracy of its guidance, NVE-M300P uses an electronic gyroscope, an accelerometer and a powerful processor Titan of 600 MHz. Browser is compatible with the following media stations: W404R-IXA, IXA-W407BT, IVA-W505R, IVA-D106R, IVA-W202R, IVA-W205R, IVA-D105R, IVA-W200R, IVA-D100R, IVA-D310R, IVA D300R-course and future multimedia stations of the mark. Note that this browser can also be used with touch screens following: TME-M860, TME-M740BT, TME-M770S, TME-M770. The browser will be sold in the during the third quarter.