The new VITAS 8000 from Korean auto accessory manufacturer, Freenex, combines positioning capability, turn-by-turn guidance, voice instructions, safety, comfort, and more, into a single device.

The Korea-only in-dash device sports a seven-inch wide touch screen display with a resolution of 800x400 pixels. It is powered by Intel's PXA270 520MHz processor, the first Intel XScale technology-based processor that renders high-performance multimedia acceleration. The VITAS also contain Intel's 2700G5 3D graphics accelerator, which supports 30-fps video playing and 3D mapping functionalities.

The device's standout feature, however, is its Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), which alerts the driver in the event of a deviation from the planned route.

The device's other features include video and MP3 playback, games, karaoke, and a TPEG service for delivering all types of traffic and travel Information. The company has not made any news about pricing or release to markets outside Korea.

Post by Rahul Prabhakar