Form factor | Fixed |
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Built-in camera | no |
Weather proof | no |
Colour of product | Black |
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Width | 3.7 in |
Height | 2.09 in |
Depth | 0.51 in |
Weight | 2.12 oz |
Handheld | no |
Wristband | yes |
Antenna | Internal |
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Bluetooth | yes |
Bluetooth version | 2.1+EDR |
Handsfree via bluetooth | yes |
GPS coordinates | yes |
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MP3 player | yes |
Remote control | yes |
Speedometer | yes |
Weather reporting | yes |
External power connection | DC |
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Battery operated | no |
Screen size | 5.0 in |
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Screen resolution | 800 x 480 px |
Interface type | Touchscreen |
Colour screen | yes |
Widescreen | yes |
Built-in speakers | no |
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Headphone output | no |
USB | yes |
USB version | 2.0 |
USB 2.0 ports quantity | 3 |
Audio formats supported |
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Supported radio bands | Not supported |
Operating system installed | Android |
RAM capacity | 256.0 mB |
Storage media type | Flash |
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Memory card reader | yes |
Compatible memory cards | Secure Digital |
Internal storage capacity | 256.0 GB |
Parrot combines Android 2.3 with a double-DIN head unit to create an advanced infotainment system for automotive enthusiasts. We hook it up in two difference vehicles, side-load apps, root it, and let you know whether it's worth the $600 Parrot is asking.
Google launched the Open Automotive Alliance in January to put Android in your dashboard to control your phone, just like Apple announced CarPlay as a system to control your iOS device. Parrot's Asteroid Smart doesn't participate in either of these programs, but goes their own way instead.
Things we learned in Part 1: My car is old. It only played CDs. Angle grinder use on dashboards is best left to professionals. The Parrot Asteroid Smart seems to do a lot of cool stuff.And that’s the thing, right? It seems to do a lot of cool stuff, but there was no way of knowing how cool, or not, until it was installed (quite expertly by Mobile Fantasy).This is called “a gamble.”
A great way to upgrade your car with the latest multimedia functionality
Parrot Asteroid Smart review
Not everyone is blessed with the latest in-car infotainment system. Parrot’s Asteroid Mini is an elegant solution that fills this gap.
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