Parrot Asteroid is a car receiver developed by Parrot, one of the leaders in wireless peripherals for mobile phones. It has web service apps, voice recognition features, hands free telephone, Android operating system and a lot of more useful features. Its multimedia connectivity is superb. Letâs have a look at this amazing device from parrot.
Working:
It is the first single-DIN car receiver which works on Android operating system. For running this wonderful device, you just need to connect to a GPS dongle and a 3G key. The GPS dongle is provided with the product. On connecting, the device gives user the access to innovative web services and six different useful applications.
Features:
1. Design
The device has an incredible design. Its deep black color surface looks wonderful. The faceplate is detachable and equipped with discreet backlight buttons for different functions. It has an innovative system to guide the faceplate.
You can navigate through all the available menus using the rotary button. The large 3.2 inch display screen shows all the information in high definition format. The bright color screen displays phone book, music, album covers, playlist and internet applications in a definite format.
The lesser depth of the device makes it compatible with all makes of car installed with single DIN module.
2. Music by voice
It provides the user a Voice music search facility, using which he can play the track of his choice by simply pronouncing the name of the track, album or artist. The device also incorporates a 4x55W inbuilt MOSFET amplifier and a subwoofer output. A band equalizer produces ultimate sound effects and provides the richest music experience to the user.
You can enjoy music from a number of sources like USB flash drives, compatible MP3 player, iPod, iPhone, Bluetooth stereo or from a SD memory slot.
3. Hand free calls
Parrot car receiver automatically synchronizes the mobile phonebook and enables the user to make hands free call. Hence, you can simply make calls by browsing through the phonebook contacts which are displayed on the high definition screen. You can even make calls via voice command. So, you donât have to take the headache of dialing numbers. You can manage up to 2,000 contacts in the device by automatic phonebook synchronization.
4. Road trip feature
Road trip feature provides the user all the meteorological as well as historical information associated with a particular selected location. It is especially helpful for tourists exploring new unknown areas.
5. Map
The map feature allows the user to identify and locate different locations of interest which are close to the vehicle.
6. Driving assistance
The user can get the information about the speed controls in real time format, by the aid of a connected speed camera, Wikango. This helps the user keep track of his speed.
High points:
This wonderful device brings the comfort of entertainment in your car. It is the first car receiver working on Android operating system. It allows the user to enjoy high quality music from numerous sources including radio stations. Services like Maps enable you to locate the areas of interest which are near to the vehicle. Hands free calling and getting speed control information are other invaluable features of this amazing device. The device package comes with a quick start guide which itself explains all the device installation procedures in a trouble-free way.
Price:
The Parrot Asteroid has a lot of functional features, and amazingly priced at $349, the device is worth a buy.
