Posts Tagged ‘processing power’

Engadget previews Ford SYNC 2.0 before November release

Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008
Ford's new SYNC system is already helping the automaker sell cars, and the Microsoft-sourced technology is primed to deliver even more bang for the buck this fall. Sync 2.0 is set to drop on Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles this November, but our friends over at Engadget got an early peek of the ......

Cheaper, faster iPhone announced with GPS, just needs suction cup

Monday, June 9th, 2008
For those living under a rock, you'll be surprised to learn that Apple announced a new iPhone today that, along with 3G support for faster downloads, features GPS built into the popular phone. While current iPhones can pinpoint your location and provide a Google Map to a destination, they can't hold......

Porsche wireless racing wheel from Fanatec

Thursday, May 1st, 2008
If you love racing games, have a PS3 or PC, and have no problem parting with a hefty $349, Fanatec's wireless steering wheel is right up your alley. Sure you can get a gaming steering wheel for a lot less money, but it won't come fully equipped with a 6+1 shifter, three working pedals, and an offici......

2007 Holiday Sweepstakes Day 5: DashDAQ Series II

Thursday, October 4th, 2007
Today is our final 2007 Holiday Sweepstakes, and we hope you've enjoyed what we've had to offer so far. We think today's prize, however, is the biggest one under the tree. One randomly selected commenter on this post will receive a DashDAQ Series II valued at $695! This open source computer for you ......

SEMA 2007: Revisiting the DashDAQ

Friday, August 31st, 2007
Last year at the 2006 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, we reported on a unique piece of hardware called the DashDAQ. It looks like a third-party sat nav, but it's actually an open source Linux-based computer that suction cups to your windshield. Commenters at the time went ga-ga over what could be done with ......

Lamborghini-badged VX1 laptop to be unveiled in Monterey

Sunday, July 2nd, 2006
No, it's not a new high-powered supercar, but the Asus Lamborghini-VX1 will still turn some, albeit geeky, heads. Scheduled to debut in Monterey, California at the 2006 Concorso Italiano "Celebration of Italian Style," on August 18th, the laptop produced by Asus Computer International is borrowing t......

Detroit Auto Show: THX sound system in Lincoln Zephyr

Tuesday, March 29th, 2005
Ford has lift the lid on the new second generation THX sound system that will be available in the new 2006 Lincoln Zephyr.  The system offers 600 watts of amplification through 14 speakers. There are 12 channels of digital signal processing power that provides individual speaker EQ, three optim......