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UPDATE : Fleet Navigator 5.0, Truck Navigator 5.0

CarTFT.com — 2008-10-05

New with version 5:

[Only Truck Navigator] The vehicle profile can be changed at any time. So the navigation does recognize the right restrictions for the actual conditions (eg. full loaded drive and not loaded drive).
[only Truck Navigator] You can get warnings when driving into danger zones like extreme curves, tree overhangs, pitches, etc..
Driver can decide how much he wants to avoid side roads and city throughpassing
Turnover manoveurs are avoided on constructional not seperated roads.
Navigation recognizes when starting point and end point are in restricted areas.
Speed warning in many countries.
Automatic smart zoom for optimal map information when approaching manoveur points.
Direction display of highway signs
Automatic change of day- and night-view possible
Improved and updated maps

Map&Guide Fleet Navigator 5 (Germany/Austria/Switzerland (DACH), Speech, TMC) [PDA/PC]

Map&Guide Fleet Navigator 5 (Europe incl. Eastern europe, Speech, TMC) [PDA/PC]

Map&Guide Truck Navigator 5 (Germany/Austria/Switzerland (DACH), Speech, TMC) [PDA/PC]

Map&Guide Truck Navigator 5 (Europe incl. Eastern europe, Speech, TMC) [PDA/PC]

Fleet/Truck Navigator 5.0 Update versions

NEW PRODUCT : Intel ITX Mainboard DQ45EK with 1333 FSB / IAA Impressions

CarTFT.com — 2008-09-25

The new Intel DQ45EK mainboard focuses on security, functionality and performance. Intel uses the CPU technology "2008 Intel vPro" and added feature like �Trusted Platform Module 1.2� (TPM), �Trusted Execution Technology� (TXT) and �Active Management Technology 5.0 (ATM)�.

Intel DQ45EK (for Core2Duo FSB1333 [Sockel 775], HDMI, DVI) *new*

We currently are introducing carpcs and the new Truck Navigator 5.0 software as partner on the booth from PTV AG on this year's IAA exhibition for commercial vehicles in Hannover. The booth is located in Hall 24, number E04.
Below are some pictures from the show :

NEW PRODUCT : Truck power adapter (16-50VDC) f. TFT displays

CarTFT.com — 2008-09-16

Just plug between power source and display power connector, or All-In-One cable and you have installed the power supply for your display

This adapter converts 16-50VDC input to stable 13.5V and thereby enables you to use 12V powered displays also in 24V-environments (eg. bus, truck)
CTF-DCDC-24V TFT display power-adapter f. trucks (16-50VDC)

NEW PRODUCT : Intel D945GCLF2 with TV-Out and Dual-Core Atom CPU

CarTFT.com — 2008-09-10

The long awaited successor to Intels first Atom ITX board D945GCLF. There was much discussion about the new �Low Cost� mainboard beforehand. Now it is available ! D945GCLF2 got the new Intel Atom 330 CPU, which beats with 2 hears : 2x 1,6 Ghz. The network interface now also supports 1000Mbit and the board got an additional internal USB header.

All differences :
- TV-Out (S-Video)
- Dual Core Atom CPU
- 1000 Mbit LAN
- Additional onboard-USB-header
- 24pol ATX

Intel D945GCLF2 (with integrated Atom 2x 1.6Ghz CPU, TV-Out) BOX *new*

IAA : Visit us...

CarTFT.com — 2008-09-08

We introduce the software "Truck Navigator" from Map&Guide running on our car computers as partner on the booth from PTV AG on this year's IAA exhibition for commercial vehicles in Hannover. The booth is located in Hall 24, number E04.

We look forward to see you !

Press release from PTV AG:
Coping with high diesel fuel prices and toll charges: PTV software at IAA Commercial Vehicles,Sept 23 - Oct 2 Karlsruhe/Germany, August 6, 2008. To cope with increasing toll and fuel prices it is essential to minimize mileage and the use of toll routes. At this year's IAA Commercial Vehicles (hall 24, stand E04) exhibition PTV will be presenting its software tools, such as map&guide professional 2008, map&guide truck navigator 5.0 and PTV Intertour Compact, designed to dramatically reduce transport costs.

map&guide professional 2008, the HGV route planner, assists dispatchers in selecting individual routes by using new functions for road closures, NAVTEQ Transport truck attributes and an optimised calculation of alternative routes. Additionally, users can define their own route attributes. It is also possible to calculate toll charges and to book the toll online in map&guide professional.

With map&guide truck navigator 5.0 users can define individual HGV profiles. These and other settings ensure that the software calculates the ideal route for each type of vehicle. Warning signals help improve safety in hazardous situations (e.g. if dangerous bends are ahead). All HGV-specific restrictions are displayed on a digital map. Users can manually block road sections which should not be used due to road construction or toll charges.

PTV Intertour Compact, the planning software for depot-related trips, is the ideal tool for logistics companies with smaller vehicle fleets. The automatic route and vehicle scheduling function quickly provides the dispatcher with cost-efficient trip suggestions. As a result, driving times and trip duration are minimized and vehicle capacities are used in an extremely efficient manner. The software also calculates toll fees.

NEW PRODUCT : Centrafuse V2.0

CarTFT.com — 2008-09-02

We had to wait for it for a very long time, but good things come to those who wait : Centrafuse is available in version 2 !

And the new version comes with an unbelieveable amount of new features and fixes :
* WLAN Explorer
* Gestures (customizable)
* iPod integration (iTunes NOT required)
* HD Radio Support (using MJS adapter)
* Push-to-talk voice recognition
* TMC for Navigation
* Improved embedding code for external apps
* OBDII Support added for OBDKey devices, (ELM327)
* VCard Importer now reads and scans folders for vcards, instead of parsing only single vcards
* Sort phone contact list by first name
* Send a voice attachment in your emails
* Select microphone and playback device for handsfree audio
* Buffer correction - no more position label jittering and out-of-sync buffer over time
* Volume soft off / soft on during standby/resume
* Multiple pages for mixer levels to show any number of lines
* Ability to delay resume, to allow USB devices to init
* Ability to support multiple CAM devices
* Touchscreen friendly zoom buttons for Navigation
* Speaker Balance uses Windows mixer
* Soft off and soft on volume when making / receiving / finishing phone calls
* Settings screen for setting up Gestures and viewing Gestures map
* Display "Display Off" when holding down dim button to turn screen off
* Touchscreen friendly map menu when touching the map
* Updated Nav engine with 2x faster graphic updates
* Integrated Phone and Bluetooth stack
* EQ has been updated with common frequencies
* Improved mixer and soundcard control
* Added control to use the mixer with multiple soundcards to control multiple zones from one mixer
* Volume Control improved for XP and full support for Vista
* Touch-anywhere to scroll in Web browser
* Double-tap for full screen in Web browser
* Media import when inserting USB stick
* Remembers Play/Pause state of media player when exiting
* Smooth Main Title Scrolling - defaults to Off (CPU intensive)
* Enhanced Graphics mode - defaults to Off (slightly CPU intensive)
* Select input soundcard for voice control
* Open email attachments with external applications
* Touchscreen friendly zoom buttons for Navigation
* email view dialog font size now defaults to largest, it can be adjusted in the email config.xml under FONTSIZE tag, valid values 0-4
* email has support for attachments, you can view and open supported files directly in the application, music, video, and pictures
* email plays a sound when new mail arrives
* added new message button to email
* added ability to delete emails
* [...] (you can find the whole list here

Zur Centrafuse Rubrik

NEW PRODUCT : GPRS/GSM Modem f. PCI interface

CarTFT.com — 2008-09-01

With this product there is no need for a PCMCIA interface anymore : This GSM/GPRS/EDGE modem sticks directly into the PCI slot.

GPRS / GSM Modem PCI *neu*

NEW PRODUCT : Venus-6 GPS mouse. Faster than Sirf-3 !

CarTFT.com — 2008-08-26

The new Venus-6 chipset is beating the so far performance winner Sirf-3 ! Comparison :

- Channels : Sirf3 20, Venus-6 51
- Accuracy : Sirf3 5m, Venus-6 2.5m
- Cold start acquisition time : Sirf3 48 sec, Venus-6 29 sec
- Acquisition-sensivity : Sirf3 -148db, Venus-6 -155db

CTFGPS-3 USB GPS Mouse (Venus 6 chipset)

NEW PRODUCT : 3M Vikuiti� Display protection-foil ARMR200 also for 8 and 10.2 inches

CarTFT.com — 2008-08-24

Stops marks. Stops scratches. Stops glare. Stops reflections.

New : Now also available in 8" and 10.2" sizes.

3M Vikuiti� Display protection-foil ARMR200 8"
3M Vikuiti� Display protection-foil ARMR200 10.2"

NEW PRODUCT : Garmin Mobile PC GPS Software

CarTFT.com — 2008-08-12

Add full-featured navigation to your Laptop, car-pc or ultra mobile PC with Garmin Mobile PC. Get maps, millions of POIs, easy-to-use navigation software, turn-by-turn directions that speak street names, route planning and more � all from the trusted leader in GPS navigation, Garmin.

Garmin Mobile PC GPS Software