Well known for its wide range of multimedia car radio "plug and play," Hype Multimedia Systems is now tackling the market for high-end cars, by offering a complete multimedia system specifically dedicated to the Mercedes GLK300.
Called HSB7300GPS, this unit gets the multimedia home screen and steering wheel controls.Question feature, he is quite full. It has a GPS running IGO 8 with European maps. Multimedia benefits are not far behind. It has a DVD player, iPod control, USB port, an SD slot, an audio / video input and video outputs for monitors deported. This handset is sold 999 Euros.
Well known for its preparations, customizations and powerful engines based on Mercedes, Brabus presented at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, the ideal vehicle for business mans spending their time on the road. Developed on the basis of a Viano prepared in workmanlike, if not the ultimate in luxury, this mini Brabus is an office stock and stock outstanding multimedia lounge!
iBusiness 3D luxury and high technology!
True to its policy of preparation, Brabus has fully reviewed the Mercedes Viano. Few discrete components Body, big rims with rubbers in 255, tinted windows, ..., the Viano has a lot of class. Engine power (several drives are available), suspension review, the treatment is really full, to enable business mans travel in comfort and with this class. Thus equipped, the Viano Brabus does more "van". The driving position is also seen with a beautiful burgundy and cream leather upholstery. Brabus with its engines, the Viano must be very pleasant to drive, but this is only the driver, the best seats are at the back. The rear compartment is separated from the driving position, to allow two people to travel safely. Let's see in detail what office stock!
At the bottom of the vehicle are installed two electric wheelchairs, adjustable in all possible positions (including sleeping position). Between burgundy and cream leather, alcantara, great carpet, the back is an invitation to travel. Whether to relax or to work, Brabus has everything, and a luxury really amazing!
Computer giant screen TV, espresso machine, fridge, nothing is missing
On the bulkhead separating the cockpit, Brabus has built a TV LED 3D Sony Bravia 40 inch. A pair of 3D glasses are provided to enjoy this wonderful video screen. To take advantage of game console Playstation 3-D is also installed in the vehicle. Blu Ray or games like Gran Turismo, it will relax. Of course, a complete DVB receiver for the system so that passengers can follow the news. Finally, laptops can also be connected to the screen to broadcast a PowerPoint file to a working session for example. Each seat has a folding table to put a laptop or paper.
Between the two seats a touch screen to control the whole system
No need for multiple remotes at hand, the system's multimedia Brabus Viano has a touch pad between the two seats. Apart from multimedia, it can also control lighting, air conditioning, ... Going far beyond the comfort of the occupants, Brabus has built a small bar and a refrigerator in the Sony screen. On the left side of the vehicle, we have an espresso machine and a small closet backlit for storing cups and other ... As usual with Brabus, the finish is luxurious and worthy of the finest achievements couture . For working solutions and information technology, Brabus has appealed to Apple. For starters, the vehicle has a 3G modem with WiFi connection for each passenger can connect his iPhone, iPad his or her Macbook.
The level of finish rolling of this office is amazing
Between the two chairs, a dock can accommodate and charge two iPad. Each passenger has a dock to get his iPhone Smartphone handy while recharging. Brabus special application for iPhone and iPad is also part of the equipment. Finally, an iPod iTouch 64 GB can play music for two occupants. With over 14000 songs in memory, 64 GB iTouch is a great source of music. The music and video benefits of Dolby Surround. A stereo system (amps, speakers, ...) signed the famous German brand Brax team vehicle.
The hi-fi is signed Brax
Whether for work or to relax, Brabus offers is the most fabulous vehicle we've ever seen to cross the Whether for work or to relax, Brabus offers is the most fabulous vehicle that we don ' 've ever seen to cross Europe. Equipment at the forefront of multimedia technology, comfort worthy of a business class, luxurious finish, touch pad "multiroom way" to control the system, refrigerator, Nexpresso, ..., Brabus presents a vehicle which is easily seduce men to business. In any case, it was definitely our favorite heart of Geneva Motor Show 2011!
Radios with better and more integrated into the dashboard, that is to say having a specific shape, we tend to think that it is impossible to mount a double DIN aftermarket. And this especially as some cars, like the Mercedes C-Class have a remote screen. Once again, Hifimobile shows us that this is possible and with a nice integration!
Functionality far superior to the original source!
Mercedes C-Class sedan that is equipped with a multimedia handset in the center console and a remote small screen in the center of the dashboard. This screen can be concealed by a flap. The owner of the Mercedes wanted to keep this screen positioned in the field of view, but wanted to enjoy the full multimedia functions. Things that the original source does not. On this type of high-end sedan, there is little or no integration kits for double DIN. These radios have a very specific form, and it may take some orders deportation of the car to accommodate a double DIN aftermarket. But with art, nothing is impossible, without prejudice to the integration and aesthetics of the car. Hifimobile we demonstrated.
The first step is obviously to remove all the original audio system. Given joints increasingly complex, it requires a good dose of experience. Under the original car radio, is a small plate with a switch to turn off the parking sensor. And the latter gene for double DIN mount. Impossible to deport only the switch because it is integrated into a printed circuit board used for other options not present on the car. Never mind, then deported Hifimobile will complete the deck in the glove box. This is not very annoying, because it rarely uses this switch to disable the parking sensor.
The original source is composed of a central unit and a remote display
The original screen is not retained. Hifimobile will use the chassis to incorporate a 4.5-inch touch-Spal. This little integration work is not very complicated, but still requires some skill. This screen is touch sensitive and Spal will use the dual zone source Kenwood multimedia. Moreover, thanks to its size, it fits well in the original support Mercedes. And it's less expensive than using an OEM interface to retrieve the image on the original screen. The media source is a Kenwood DNX-9260BT, the flagship of the range multimedia Kenwood (handset that we tested in our columns). GPS, Bluetooth, iPod control with cover-flow album covers, DivX compatible DVD player, rearview camera input, Option TNT, DSP, ..., functions are incomparably superior to the original source.
Spal screen is built into the original media Mercedes
The Kenwood is set in the dashboard using a metal bracket. To catch up with the original shape of the dashboard, Hifimobile carries a small support starts coming around the double DIN. After refining the piece, the support is covered with a fine leather perfectly imitating the matter of the dashboard. Except that no 7-inch screen in the dashboard of Mercedes, one could really believe that it leaves the plant.
The control of the parking sensor is offset in the glove box
This system has many advantages. The first is of course the media functionality of the unit. But especially with the mounting Hifimobile, the driver can use the top screen for navigation and display of the audio for multimedia. Both are tactile, allowing easy control of the sources. As shown in the photo, you can browse and at the same time, wander through the playlists to your iPod. Thus equipped, the Mercedes C-Class features a multimedia system very efficient and very pleasant.
Once again, the quality of integration is remarkable
This installation took about eight hours of work and budget of 2500 Euros including labor, which is very reasonable when you know the cost of multimedia options car manufacturers. And more so than car radios car manufacturers are far from offering the benefits of DNX-9260BT Multimedia. The work of integrating Hifimobile is remarkable and does not disfigure the interior of the car. Fear of flying double DIN? No risk, the DNX-9260BT has a detachable faceplate with carrying case. In any case, once again, shows us that Hifimobile cars theoretically unchangeable, are still with cunning and expertise. A gallery of photos showing all stages of assembly!
After the iPod and iPhone, iPad is happening in our cars.At the Paris Motor Show 2010, Mercedes innovated with a new system to entertain rear seat passengers: a dock for the iPad.
As a device for multimedia entertainment, there is no better than the iPad.Applications, games, Internet connection, audio / video / photo, eBook, etc No device in car audio, either as original equipment or aftermarket offers more distractions for the rear passengers.At the Paris Motor Show 2010, Mercedes showed a prototype dock iPad Class S.The dock is mounted on the back of front seats, height of the headrest.The stand is elegant and well integrated.It allows to have a screen very comfortable and larger than the video screens that are usually found in cars.Given the benefits of the iPad is an exciting innovation and this may well represent the future in multimedia system for rear passengers.Another advantage, there is no need to bring hundreds of DVDs in the car, since everything is in memory of the iPad.If the iPad is 3G, it will connect to the Net of course.For iPad without 3G chip, just to have the option 3G/WiFi Mercedes in the car.Of course, the dock recharges the iPad.Finally, for the safety of passengers, this dock has been tested and developed in crash test in compliance with safety standards more stringent.Given the success of the iPad, this type of product will probably grow in the future
