Nissan X-Trail, new equipment

Nissan Connect is an integrated system of satellite navigation and entertainment Nissan, with a color display, USB and iPod compatibility, single-disc CD player and AM / FM radio with 18 presets. Also supports Bluetooth connection for mobile phones. With a series of miniature cameras mounted on the front grille, the rear lid and the side mirrors, the Around View Monitor - launched models of luxury brand Infiniti - plays in real time at 360 ° image of the vehicle and the surrounding space with a visual "flight" on the screen, Nissan Connect. If necessary, you can split the screen while simultaneously viewing, for example, the image and the view from above of a single camera choice. Designed to help when parking, it is also useful when at low speeds to detect hidden obstacles.

Nissan Connect is supplied as standard on LE versions of the new X-TRAIL range, while the intermediate version IF you can ask at the Nissan Connect option without Around View Monitor. In this case the Nissan Connect is equipped with a rear camera that, by including the reverse gear, showing the area behind the vehicle.

Special n-tec version incorporates (as in the LE version) and the Nissan Connect is the Around View Monitor, and a long list of additional equipment including Intelligent Key, privacy glass, the glass roof, the circles Alloy 18 "and chrome trim for the fog lights.

Nissan X-TRAIL has been one of the first compact SUV to offer excellent levels of comfort and dynamism on the road, combined with a great convenience and excellent off-road capabilities. The restyling of just two years ago had given a new X-TRAIL grille and reshaped the contours of the front bumper and LED taillights, making other small cosmetic changes to the external lines and increasing the quality and functionality of the interior.

Mechanical work included the optimization of the 2-liter dCi diesel engine, improved in performance, fuel economy and emissions. The direct injection units with turbo and intercooler was available in 150 hp (110 kW) coupled to a six-speed manual transmission or six-speed automatic.

The frame 4 × 4 uses the latest generation of intelligent all-wheel drive Nissan ALL MODE 4 × 4-ia electronic management. Using a command on the center console, the driver selects the type of traction that suit driving conditions: you can select the "2WD", "Auto" or "Lock".

"Auto" is the setting in which the electronic control enables the optimum distribution of torque between the front and rear axles according to grip conditions of the road. On surfaces with poor grip and low speeds, selecting "Lock" distributes torque to 50% between front and rear.

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Necvox RE-8169DVD, A screen with motorized

Specializing in embedded multimedia, screen ceiling Necvox this perfectly well suited to small cars. Services, screen size, the RE-8169DVD no shortage of assets to attract and offer a large rear-seat video.

The RE-8169DVD is an 8-inch overhead monitor in 16:9. It is a size that will have a good visual comfort, especially a template suitable for small cars and small MPVs. The big screens are in the large SUV, but too big for our small city. To offer even more comfort, this screen is motorized. No need to move forward in the seat to open it, you press a button on the remote and the screen is lowered. The slope is of course adjustable. This screen includes a DVD player with MP3 compatibility and an IR transmitter for wireless headphones to avoid disturbing the driver.

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Kenwood KTC-D600E, A digital TV tuner compatible with pay TV

With a beautiful range multimedia 2011, kenwood unveils new digital tuner to complement its multimedia stations. The KTC-D600E is distinguished by the presence of a slot for pay TV channels.

This new tuner retains the qualities of its predecessor KTC-D500E to s'avoir excellent reception quality, highly efficient discrete antennas, and the ability to be used with any screen. It can be connected by a bus station on a digital multimedia compatible Kenwood and control it with the touch screen. Otherwise, you have a video / audio output video standard, a remote control and IR receiver IR remote for use on any screen equipped with a video / audio input. Automatic Memory, Teletext, EPG, the possibility to update the software through a USB key, the features are complete. Novelty: it has a slot to slide the smart card pay TV channels. Thus, it is no longer limited to only 18 free DTT channels. Placed at 349 Euros, this tuner has a very good price / quality ratio in view of its qualities

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New Ford Focus with SYNC, and the first MyKey

The new Ford Focus in 2012 will be presented with interesting technological option.

One of them will be the SYNC system MyFord touch interface that has an 8-inch screen and is able to recognize 10 thousand commands in 19 languages. With it you can control your car simply by speaking. With SYNC, the car can become a Wi-Fi hotspots: just plug a dongle or a smart phone (via Bluetooth) and so share the connection wirelessly with all who are in the car. With SYNC can play the content multimedia devices connecting to the USB port using the MP3 player or SD card inputs for audio and video. 

The MyKey system , however, allows car owners to program the ignition key to be assigned to another driver ( for example when parents lend your car to the children) in order to limit the top speed and audio volume. MyKey also encourages the use of seat belts, it gives a warning when there is little fuel, you can program to emit beeps when exceeding a preset speed of 70 to 100 km / h. With MyKey can also have security features such as the ' Emergency Assistance , real-time alerting the emergency services in case of an accident and is activated When you open because of the impact air bags or automatic blocking of the fuel. For this system, unlike other similar, there is no need for any subscription .

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Davicom,A kit for integrating the iPad on the front seats

Specializing in car entertainment (Rosen, Necvox, ...) and alarm (Tiger), the company offers a Davicom kit to install the iPad on seat backs: the InCarBite.

Referenced M2-20-2, this kit InCarBit is a universal support for attachment to the stems of the headrest of the front seats. It allows you to position the iPad 2 as a video screen built into a headrest. It is of course adjustable and articulated for a good visual comfort. Its support can also be used at home on a desk. For the car, a cigarette lighter power cord is provided to recharge the battery of the iPad. In short, a product that allows rear passengers to enjoy all the distractions of an iPad (movies, music, games, Internet ...). After Smartphone, it is now the touch pads that are invading our cars. That said, we must move forward in the seat to strum on the touch screen, so it's not as comfortable as a conventional video screen with remote control.

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Dension iPhone Dock, Use your iPhone to your original car radio

Specializing in OEM interfaces to improve the functionality of an original car radio, Dension offers a new iPhone dock: the Dock'N'Drive! It will take advantage of features of the iPhone in the car, easily and efficiently.

This little dock design is compatible with iPhone 3G, 3G and 4. Two solutions are possible to install it: a dock to be mounted on the dashboard and a suction cup windshield. This course allows hands-free telephony but also to transmit music from the original installation. It connects to the auxiliary input of the original car radio. If it does not, the dock has a Dension FM transmitter. We can even add an optional application that allows you to easily control the audio drive. Note also the possibility to listen to Internet radio on the installation of the car. Of course, the dock recharges the battery of the iPhone. The Dock'N'Drive sold 89.90 Euros.

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A thermometer on your car radio

No no, there is no error in the title, your unit can also serve as a thermometer through the RDS module 10 BI Automotive Digital. A handy little device for low cost cars that lose some features such as Indoor / Outdoor Thermometer!

To lower the selling price, many cars at low prices no longer have a thermometer inside and outside. Yet this little feature is handy to adjust the temperature of the air, since the button hot / cold is rarely graded. BI Automotive is a German manufacturer specializing in improving the original facilities and improving the comfort of the car. Digital RDS module 10 is a small electronic box measuring indoor and outdoor temperature. It is also warning of ice. For the indoor temperature, a sensor is built into the case. To the outside temperature, it will place the probe provided in the grille. This box plugs into the antenna connector of the radio and sends its information through the RDS. We just have to tune in a station of agreement and the store in the car. At any time, you can zap the preset station and see the temperature, and possibly adjust your air conditioning. The detection of ice is indicated by a small red LED. This little box BI Automotive sold around 90 Euros.

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Soundstream VCM-1DXX , Overhead Monitor Review and Test

Although this is the universal headrests with video screen, which have the wind in their sails to bring multimedia to the rear passengers, the supply ceiling screen is still rich in the market. It must be said that they have a strong argument: the big picture as a screen headrest can not offer. Among the new 2011, the VCM-Soundstream of 11DXX particularly caught our attention for its services, its performance and multihull concept!

Complete functions and good integration!

Of course, the screen requires ceiling rear passengers to watch the same video source, so it offers less freedom than a system headrest. However, it can benefit from a big picture, to better enjoy a movie car. In large interiors such as SUVs and minivans, the overhead monitor is best suited to a video system for rear passengers. So the screen fits at best to the roof of the car, Soundstream offers a very interesting concept with the VCM-11DXX: interchangeable covers!

Services: three colors to match the interior!

In closed position, this screen Soundstream is a little thicker than average. This is due to its concept of interchangeable covers. The U.S. brand provides three shells: black, gray or beige. Thus, we go up in minutes, the one that best suits the color of your headliner. The hulls are simply clipped onto the frame of the screen overhead: change is therefore very easy. Soundstream chose the three most common colors in a cabin, but as it has three hulls, nothing prevents one to paint the exact color of the ceiling of the car. Thus, the VCM-11DXX screen blends into the roof lining and is very discreet on the ceiling of the car. Of course, this screen includes a ceiling light controlled by the opening of doors or by a manual switch. See in detail its benefits!

3 color plates used to align the screen with the headliner

The VCM-11DXX offers a 11.2 inch screen in 16:9, or about 28.5 cm diagonal image. This allows for a great visual comfort. Contrast, brightness, color, size, ..., the image is fully customizable. Like all car video screens, Soundstream model supports PAL and NTSC. In addition to tilt adjustment, it can be rotated 90 degrees right or left one passenger handy when watching video. In its base, this screen includes a DVD player compatible with all major formats, including DivX. In addition, this player supports all areas. Soundstream has not forgotten the mobile sources, since the VCM-11DXX includes a USB drive and SD-HC. They are compatible with supports up to 16 GB To add other sources, there are two audio / video inputs, including one on the rear panel for quick connection.

The DVD player is DivX compatible and is "all areas"

On the rear panel, the driver also has keys and a remote IR receiver to control the screen: convenient to turn it off when children are asleep. Of course, this screen includes an IR transmitter for wireless headphones to avoid disturbing the driver. Also note the presence of an FM transmitter and an audio / video output to connect the screen with hi-fi car. Among the many settings of the screen, there is a virtual sound processor: it has several EQ and sound effects pre-programmed to adapt the sound to the video that you look. Finally, an IR remote control is of course part of the equipment of this screen! Listen and use: excellent in every respect! In use, this screen Soundstream ceiling was very pleasant. Visually, it looks good, but we would have preferred a little more plastic upscale touch. But this is not prohibitive. The presentation is classic and functional. In case of failure of the remote control battery, the front panel buttons to control the basic functions. The DVD offers very good playback quality and very good impact resistance. The OSD can get in some country (unlike some screens of this type), use is very simple. Reading supports mobile is also very simple and poses no concern.

The USB port and SD slot are compatible up to 16GB

To nitpick a little, we would have liked to program playlists and view album covers. Anyway, the important thing is to slide easily into the music repertoires and choose the titles to listen. In video mode, the screen offers good image quality: bright, contrast, color, good depth of black ... with an image of 28.5 cm, rear passengers are sure to have fun. The sound processor, which could pass for a gadget, turns out to very pleasant to listen to adapt the media watched. With good headphones, it really brings a more attentive. Overall, the use of this screen is simple and intuitive: we do not need to run after the instructions to use it.

The VCM-11DXX offers very good image quality

With two audio / video inputs, one can connect game consoles and digital tuner to bring other distractions to passengers. The second entry placed on the back panel is really handy for quickly connecting a device: for example, can be viewed on the photos that you just made. In short, a relatively complete, which should greatly appeal to your passengers back and give you peace especially during long trips. Ultimately, we regret the absence of just one VGA input to connect a small netbook. 's opinion caraudiovideo.com When we think in-car entertainment, we do not think first to Soundstream, American brand that is best known for its HP and amps. Yet it has a very beautiful and very complete multimedia catalog. The basic functions, this screen is relatively close to the competition, but it is really comprehensive and offers "extras" that make the difference. Unlike many devices, the DVD player is compatible "all areas" and DivX. With a 11.2-inch image, comfort of vision is remarkable, and even more so that the image quality is at the appointment. We also appreciate the opportunity to direct the screen at will. Finally, and this is much rarer, the interchangeable covers allow easy integration of the screen so that it fits well with the interior ceiling and be discreet. This benefit, Soundstream is one of the few brands to offer. No real flaws to report, at most, missing a couple of small functions, which are not indispensable. The price of 700 Euros is about average for a product like this, and even less expensive than some brands of monitors with a panel smaller and less functional. Certainly a product to know for those who want to screen their ceiling in their minivan or SUV. We installed an SUV for the test, and frankly, the VCM-11DXX is top!

With good headphones, the sound processor makes a great addition to listening

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Soundstream VCM Ceiling 11DXX, A well thought-ceiling screen with

Soundstream is an American brand best known for its range of HP and its amplifiers. It enjoys an excellent reputation among enthusiasts SPL. Soundstream but also offers a very nice multimedia range with products very well thought of as the screen-VCM Ceiling 11DXX.

This screen ceiling Soundstream VCM-11DXX has many interesting features. Slimline, it fits well in the car and will be discreet. For better integration, the VCM-11DXX comes with 3 shells (black, gray and beige) to match the interior. The shells are easily interchangeable, and if the colors are unsuitable, it is always possible to paint one of the three. Then this screen ceiling of 11.2-inch 16:9 can be rotated to the right or left (handy if one passenger watches the video). Moreover, its screen size provides excellent visual comfort in an SUV or a minivan. In its base, the VCM-11DXX integrates a DVD player compatible with all major formats, including DivX. To play mobile sources, it has a SD slot and a USB port. Also note the presence of three audio / video inputs, including one on the back of the cradle to connect quickly source a nomad. With an IR transmitter for wireless headphones, the VCM-11DXX not disturb the driver. Finally, an audio / video output and an FM transmitter are also present to connect the screen with hi-fi car. This screen is sold to the ceiling of about $ 600

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Audison Digital Remote Control (DRC)

Digital Remote Control for amplifiers TH and Ten Bit digital audio processor allows you to select inputs, master volume control, fader, balance and volume of one or more sub TH amplifiers. It also allows to check the status of the monitor amplifiers in the system and toggling the memories of operation, Dual Power.

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Kenwood LZH-D120G, A large screen overhead

28-06-2011 | by Alexander

On some cars, especially those with active head restraints, it is not always possible to install screens in the front seats. The solution is to use an overhead monitor. The Kenwood LZH-D120G is particularly well adapted to the MPV and SUV with a big screen.

 

The LZH is a screen-D120G ceiling of 10, 2 inches, an image about 26 inches diagonally. In a large vehicle, this will allow the three rear passengers to watch a movie comfortably. For better viewing comfort, the screen can be rotated right or left practice if only one passenger watches the video. In its base, this screen includes an overhead DVD player compatible with all formats, including DivX. 2 audio / video inputs will add other sources such as a tuner or game console. IR transmitter for wireless headphones will not disturb the driver. However, if you want to broadcast the sound of the DVD player to the original installation of the car, this overhead monitor has an FM transmitter. An IR remote is included with the course screen. The LZH-D120G sold 899 Euros.

 

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A new system to put iPad

 

After the iPhone is now Apple's iPad will start invading our cars. Vogels, brand specializing in the manufacture of supports for audio / video, shows the Car Mount to allow rear passengers to comfortably enjoy the iPad!

 

Vogels system consists of two elements. A base is attached to the stems of the front head restraints, to ensure a strong and more secure fastening the straps that you see on multimedia systems at low prices. The iPad slips into an elegant hard-shell (Base Cover) that is clipped in the CarMount. This system allows the iPad rotate 360 degrees, which allows you to enjoy all applications, whether in portrait or landscape mode. In short, a practical system for children to use the famous Apple tablet to drive, but that it may fall. The CarMount sold 59.90 Euros.

 

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VT1010E, A new screen ceiling in Clarion

 

 

A few weeks of the first holiday departures, Clarion has a new screen ceiling that will delight children with its large size, and happiness of parents who will have peace. The VT1010E offers very complete!

 

VT1010E the ceiling is a screen of 26 cm in 16:9 format. Thin, it will be relatively quiet in the ceiling of the car. In his stand, VT1010E has a DVD player compatible with virtually all formats, including DivX. But that's not all, to meet the needs of young consumers, the VT1010E is compatible with SD and USB mobile media. Via a video / audio input, one can add other sources as a tuner or game console. Of course, the screen comes with an IR remote to control all features. No risk of disturbing the driver with the release of a film, the VT1010E has a IR transmitter for wireless headphones son. Best of all, two helmets are supplied with the screen.The VT1010E will be sold in July at a price of 799 Euros.

 

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A new hands-free kit from Jabra

 

Jabra specializes in Bluetooth products for telephony. For those not wishing to install a handsfree in the car permanently, Jabra offers a new mobile: the Freeway.

The Freeway is a small hands-free relatively flat, which clips onto the sun visor. Although very compact, it embeds a high-level technology. To guarantee a perfect communication quality, it incorporates a powerful amplifier, 3-speaker and two microphones. The Freeway can take and make calls by voice, which avoids let go of the wheel. During a call, the Freeway shows the caller's name if it is in your phonebook. With a vibration sensor, the kit turns on and off as soon as you open and close the door of the car, which saves the battery. The latter offers up to 14 hours talk time and 40 days standby. The kit can be recharged Freeway on the cigarette lighter socket, or a PC via USB. Its price is 119 Euros.

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A giant screen dedicated to mobile sources in Speedsound MON-150-SD

In its multimedia range, Speedsound offers a large screen overhead, which will delight passengers back of a minivan or big SUV. MON-150-SD does not have a DVD player and is dedicated to mobile sources, making it an original product!

For those who do not know, Speedsound is a brand that specializes in multimedia embedded and distributed in France by France GT (GT Alarm). Today's young consumers are using more media nomads like USB or SD cards as DVD. MON-150-SD has exchanged his golden pancakes cons reader into a USB port and SD. A video / audio input is present and will add a digital tuner, DVD player or game console. Being without DVD player, this screen has the great advantage of being very thin and discreet so the ceiling of the car when closed. With an image of 15.4-inch 16:9 format, passengers will really do the film and find more travel too long. No risk of disturbing the driver, the screen is equipped with IR transmitter for wireless headphones. It also has the OSD, the PAL / NTSC and an IR remote. MON-150-SD is sold at 699 Euros Hifimobile with two wireless headphones son.

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TomTom unveils the new range start 20

Easy navigation, efficient, comfortable, as is the niche of the range start at Tomtom. And she meets a big success. Start 20 new models, which have received many improvements, should also appeal to consumers.

Like the previous range, no complications start to install the 20 in his car, the support is built into the device, and that's really practical for everyday use. Start the 20 is equipped with a 4.3 inch touch screen, offering a good viewing comfort. There are in France or Europe version. Mapping has been greatly improved: more than 2 million kilometers of new roads (including rural areas), POIs were doubled and include schedules and phone numbers. The card uses the IQ Routes technology to give a realistic time of arrival to the driver. Buildings, rivers, forest mapping is much more beautiful without being overloaded. Of course, this navigation has all the modern features like the Wizard of lanes, the Text-To-Speech, The Start ... France 20 version is sold 139, 95 Euros, while the European version costs 159.95 euros.

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A support car for the iPad

After the iPhone is now the turn of the iPad to invade our cars. It must be said that with its many features, it makes a handy entertainment system for rear passengers. inCarBite offers a very interesting system for the iPad put in the car.

Called MI-10-2, the inCarBite is a hinged support, which binds to the stems of the front headrests. It is perfectly usable and adjustable rear passengers to watch a movie or listen to music. This support includes a charger with cigarette lighter, ensuring the iPad to function throughout the journey. With its articulated foot, said support iPad can also be used at home: the office, on the bedside table to bed ... So multi-purpose support which will make many services to owners of iPad! Its price is 132 Euros.

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A new home entertainment system for rear passengers Hype HV8550DVD

On some cars, it is not possible to install headrest video because of the active head restraints of origin. Sunroof and glass roof can also prevent the installation of an overhead monitor. To counter these problems, the system offers Hype Multimedia HV8550DVD to fix on the center console!

The video is ideal for the children wait for a long trip. The system HV8550DVD Hype is a 22-inch screen with DVD player. This screen is mounted on a bracket to fix on articulable behind the center console of the car. The screen is well positioned between the two front seats and is visible to all passengers in the back seat. The screen is of course articulatable for greater viewing comfort. The DVD player is compatible with MP3 and MPEG4. To read sources nomads, the HV8550DVD has a USB port and an SD slot. Thanks to its audio / video input, you can connect a digital tuner or game console. The system incorporates two HP to play sound, but also have a IR transmitter for wireless headphones so as not to disturb the driver. Of course, an IR remote control is provided to control the system. The HV8550DVD sold 189 Euros.

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Bluetooth SuperTooth, A hands-free kit to dictate messages while driving

studies have shown, many reckless drivers tap text messages while driving. Specializing in hands-free kits Bluetooth SuperTooth presents a new model, the HD, which can dictate e-mails or text messages while driving.

The HD is a kit SuperTooth Bluetooth mobile clip on the visor of the car. No installation is necessary, its internal battery ensures an autonomy of 20 hours of talk time and 1000 hours standby. To provide optimal communication quality, the SuperTooth HD has 2 HP, 2 microphones and a Class D amplifier of 5.4 Watts. A DSP can eliminate background noise and echo phenomena. But the HD SuperTooth especially its innovative voice command very advanced. It allows the driver to call and send SMS, e-mails and even messages on Facebook or Twitter. Simply dictate his message to HD, and it will work for you. Via a specific application for free, the SuperTooth HD can also read text messages coming into your Blackberry or Android phone. Of course, the voice command can also take calls or make calls without releasing the steering wheel. The SuperTooth HD sold 99 Euros.

       

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Reversing integrated cameras integrated by Zenec

No need to drill the car and embark on a complicated installation to install a backup camera. Zenec markets a range of easily integrated cameras.

These cameras are mounted Zenec decline instead of a license plate light. The lighting is kept with the same power (perfectly legal), but the surface of the fire is a bit smaller. This allows to integrate the camera. Thus, there is no need to drill the car. In addition, mounting and cables are thereby considerably simplified. The camera is of course waterproof and has a viewing angle of 170 ° to ensure good visibility. The range covers many car brands (Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Citroen, Ford, Hyundai, VW, Honda, Nissan, Toyota, Opel, Volvo, ...). As in, the range is expanded in order to cover the most current vehicles. Prices start at 99 Euros, which is very reasonable.

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