Thursday, April 21, 2005

Introducing the iMobile PC

(Above) iMobile Executive Car PC System as seen via the Navigation TV module on an 2004 Nissan Maxima factory display.

iMobile is proud to announce the release of their iMobile Lite and iMobile Executive Mobile Computing systems. These in-vehicle personal computers open up a whole host of entertainment and in-car office features.

(Above) The iMobile MC-18 is a revolutionary, ultra compact system optimized to enhance your mobile computing experience.

iMobile Lite is the world's first Car PC solution built from the ground up with both home computing and vehicle comforts in mind. All of the company’s systems are dedicated to retaining user control and convenience within the automotive environment. Satellite radio controls, digital media player, integral DVD player, and vehicle controls are just some of the features available in their Lite edition. Step up to iMobile Executive to add OEM-grade automotive navigation, integrated scheduler, and address book to an already powerful in-car computing platform.

(Above) The iMobile MC-36 improves upon the MC-18 by adding an option for a PCMCIA card slot for dedicated internet access, compact flash, video capture, or a host of other applications.

Some of the things that make iMobile unique includes power management that automatically turns the system on with ignition and, more importantly, performs a proper Windows “shut-down” when the car is turned off (or can allow the user to keep the unit on after the ignition is shut off.) It will even perform a shutdown when the voltage becomes too low, to prevent damage to the computer.

(Above) This ultra-sharp 7" monitor allows for up to 1600x1200 resolution.

The iMobile PC monitors the headlight circuit and automatically switches from day mode to night mode when the headlights are on to make the display look better in all lighting conditions. The unit is a fully integrated system, not just a shell that launches other Windows programs. The components work with each other, so for instance, when a user switches the program from XM to media player, it will switch the audio source at the same time. Another example is when the navigation is active and another component is playing audio, it will automatically mute the audio so that the navigation can give a voice direction, then un-mute the audio to continue listening.

(Above) Enjoy over 150 channels of digital quality music, sports, news, weather and more with the XM Direct Module and the iMobile Car PC system.

Using the application launcher, the user still has easy 1-button access to any Windows program that they might need and the iMobile PC can control up to 6 electrical devices in the vehicle by giving either a timed, pulsed or toggled ground. These devices can be programmed and labeled individually and accessed from their own screen.

(Above) iMobile Executive Edition as viewed utilizing the Navigation TV module on OEM Mercedes-Benz screen. (Click to enlarge.)

As you can see, this is not your ordinary 12 volt upgrade. It would be beneficial to be able to offer customers something that’s interesting and useful.

Computer systems begin at less than $1500 MSRP. Touchscreen monitors begin at $450 suggested retail price.

The iMobile PC Dealer Program offers retailers a significant profit opportunity in addition to profit from installation labor.

For more information, please call Tony Yankovsky, Sales Manager, at 718-370-1929 or visit www.imobilepc.com.

Click here to view the iMobile PC brochure or to download the iMobile Executive Edition Features and Screenshots Microsoft PowerPoint presentation.