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Parrot Asteroid Tablet

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User ratings:
36
4.2 out of 5
36 user ratings
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4 stars
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3 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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6 editorial reviews
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.Read more
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.Read more
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.”Read more
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Pros

  • It responds instantly to commands
  • and has all the qualities of the best smartphone screens
  • Great

Cons

  • spending money on the screen and processor
  • BadA little too big to be a permanent fixture
  • dash bored mount appears to have no wires connecting it
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Key specs

  • Touchscreen
  • yes
  • 2D
  • yes
  • Fixed
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Parrot Asteroid Tablet - Pros & Cons

Parrot Asteroid Tablet

Pros

  • It responds instantly to commands
  • and has all the qualities of the best smartphone screens
  • Great
  • Very convenient and thoughtful system
  • the launch of applications is fast
  • this is a perfectly acceptable time
  • Great expandability thanks to Android
  • this works and will work without any
  • The speed is excellent
  • The screen was surprisingly responsive
  • It turned out pretty simple and elegant

Cons

  • spending money on the screen and processor
  • BadA little too big to be a permanent fixture
  • dash bored mount appears to have no wires connecting it
  • no gps antenna that can be plugged into the Parrot Asteroid Tablet
  • the screen is a little small for this)
  • There s a reset button
  • I would not connect the parking brake wire
  • there are no connectors except an SD card slot
  • iGo is not installed
  • proprietary OSes almost do not allow to expand the functionality
  • multitouch in iGo is not supported

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Parrot Asteroid Tablet - Full Specifications

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Design
Form factorFixed
Built-in camerano
Weather proofno
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Dimensions
Colour of productBlack
Width3.7 in
Height2.09 in
Depth0.51 in
Weight2.12 oz
Handheldno
Wristbandyes
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Communication
AntennaInternal
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version2.1+EDR
Handsfree via bluetoothyes
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Features
GPS coordinatesyes
MP3 playeryes
Remote controlyes
Speedometeryes
Weather reportingyes
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Power
External power connectionDC
Battery operatedno
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Display
Screen size5.0 in
Screen resolution800 x 480 px
Interface typeTouchscreen
Colour screenyes
Widescreenyes
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Technical details
Built-in speakersno
Headphone outputno
USByes
USB version2.0
USB 2.0 ports quantity3
Audio formats supported
  • AAC
  • MP3
  • OGG
  • WAV
  • WMA
Supported radio bandsNot supported
Operating system installedAndroid
RAM capacity256.0 mB
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Storage
Storage media typeFlash
Memory card readeryes
Compatible memory cards
Secure Digital
Internal storage capacity256.0 GB

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Parrot Asteroid Tablet Parrot - Editorial Reviews (6)

3.5
Based on 6 reviews
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Parrot Asteroid Tablet Parrot Asteroid Smart Review: Android In Your Car's Dash?
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tomshardware.co.uk
Published: 10.07.2013
Parrot Asteroid Smart Review: Android In Your Car's Dash?

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.

By Anh T. Huynh
0 minute read
Parrot Asteroid Tablet Review: Parrot Asteroid Smart in-dash head unit with navigation and app support
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AppleInsider
Published: 05.07.2014
Review: Parrot Asteroid Smart in-dash head unit with navigation and app support
3.0

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.

By Victor Marks
21 minute read
Parrot Asteroid Tablet Parrot Asteroid Smart Review, Part 2
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Sound & Vision
Published: 19.04.2013
Parrot Asteroid Smart Review, Part 2

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.”

10 minute read
Parrot Asteroid Tablet Parrot Asteroid Tablet review
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TechRadar
Published: 26.09.2013
Parrot Asteroid Tablet review
4.0

A great way to upgrade your car with the latest multimedia functionality

By Jeremy Laird
10 minute read
Parrot Asteroid Tablet Parrot Asteroid Smart review
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MobileSyrup
Published: 29.03.2014
Parrot Asteroid Smart review

Parrot Asteroid Smart review

26 minute read
Parrot Asteroid Tablet Review: Parrot Asteroid Mini
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techsmart.co.za
Review: Parrot Asteroid Mini

Not everyone is blessed with the latest in-car infotainment system. Parrot’s Asteroid Mini is an elegant solution that fills this gap.

By Mike Joubert
4 minute read

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