World's first 7-inch mobile auto PC

[Laura@NBF]

In fact, it is the world's first 7-inch mobile auto PC.

The UREN runs off of the Windows XP Home Edition operating system, and includes a 1.8-inch 30GB HDD, 256 internal memory, a lithium-ion battery, and a 7-inch WVGA TFT LCD display. Size wise, it is 192x120.5x22mm and weights 695g.

The UREN is a multi-functional mobile device that support GPS Navigation, DMB, PMP, MP3, PDA and Tablet PC. More information on the device can be found on the company's website (note: the website ishttp://www.MobileWhack.com/reviews/innowell_uren_ultra_mobile_pc.html


Ohhhh, I think I really need one of these? Why? Because it's COOL! :) Why should cop have all the computer-in-the-car fun?!?

[kevineugenius]

I've been wanting to build my own one of these for a long time, screens are the only real hard part to come accross. www.cappuccinopc.com has some items that people looking into this might consider, and I think I personally will just make a mounting bracket that fits an OQO and get USB GPS. In-car PC sounds like a lovely idea, but the specs on that one are way out of date before it even hits the shelves... 256mb RAM + Windows XP = bring a book; you're gonna need it.

[blowjustinup]

I wonder whose idea it was to call this the UREN (Urine?)

[Laura@NBF]

I wonder whose idea it was to call this the UREN (Urine?)

OMG, hahaha! I didn't even notice that...

[lovebabegirl]

I love it, but dont know about the battery's life...

[boomheadshot45]

Pretty cool but it would be hard to do like normal things on it, it would go pretty slow.

[neokeelo]

I want one.

[Sockz]

The title of "world's first" is a bit misleading...Mini-ITX boards and DC-DC power supplies that run off a car's electrical system have been around for a while now. Granted, they are meant to reside in the dash or elsewhere in the car and not be moved around, but it's the same functionality. I like the combination UMPC/GPS/car PC idea, though!

[seablade]

The title of "world's first" is a bit misleading...Mini-ITX boards and DC-DC power supplies that run off a car's electrical system have been around for a while now. Granted, they are meant to reside in the dash or elsewhere in the car and not be moved around, but it's the same functionality. I like the combination UMPC/GPS/car PC idea, though!

Nokia n770 and n800 have been able to do ALL of this for some time actually.

There is a program out there for media, GPS, and even reading your car's computer scan codes. Albiet in some cases you need to purchase a bluetooth GPS reciever or scan code reader, but this is FAR from a first.

Seablade