Japanese car audio, navigation and communication system, Clarion under
its Asia arm Clarion Malaysia launched the Clarion AX1, an android-based connected
car stereo. The Clarion AX1 is priced at Rs 55,990 and will be sold exclusively
through Supreme Audiotronics Pvt Ltd in India
Clarion has introduced the internet ready device which is
optimised with Android operating system and is compatible with all smartphones.
The device allows you to browse the internet and also allows Wi-Fi
connectivity. To escalate the
entertainment quotient further, Clarion has also tied up with T-series which
will give the users unlimited access to a wide range of music albums and songs.
Clarion also has their technology partner Infogo which already operates an
online music store apps offering you a catalogue of more than 25 million fully
licensed, DRM-free songs to choose, from the world's biggest music labels.
The AX1 is Clarion’s first full automotive grade connected
car stereo that runs on an Android based operating system. Unlike smart phones
or tablets, this device is certified to be safe for use in your car.
The device is an automotive grade car head unit – able to
withstand high/low temperatures and vibrations. It has undergone an
industry-level testing regime (transportation, vibration, humidity, ESD tests);
and its specifications, safety systems and quality will comply with
international automotive standards set by car manufacturers.
It is specially designed user interface to ensure safety
while driving – 3 home pages and 6 large, easy to navigate application icons.
It also has a 6.5 inch WVGA TFT LCD display. Other features include an automotive
grade capacitive multi touch panel, an android operating system, optimised forc
automotive, 800MHz, 1GB RAM, Full automotive processor and built-in navigation
voice guidance.
Other features include a 6-channel RCA output, an automatic
illumination that adjusts to the time of day, Virtual Acoustic Positioning
System (VAPS) technology for sound staging and music enhancement (for OEM
customers), built-in 25Wx4ch Digital Amplifier, audio streaming (A2DP &
AVRCP), internal and external microphone support, image viewer (JPEG, PNG,
TIFF, BMP), 1080P full HD playback, HDMI video output and Rear Camera input.