News & Press Coverage
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In-CarPC appoints distributor in Netherlands
J6 series vehicle PC passes NPIA AES SPEC 5 pre-test
In-CarPC powers taxi advertising system in Channel Islands
In-CarPC announces new Intel Atom models
In-CarPC exhibits at the 2009 Mobile Electronics Expo
2-year warranty now standard on all In-CarPC's computers
Mitsubishi offers In-CarPC vehicle computers to UK fleet customers
In-CarPC exhibits at the 2008 Service Management Expo
In-CarPC installs PCs into Manchester Airport's fleet of passenger buses
Citroen includes In-CarPC computer in special edition C6 Pallas at 2008 British Motor Show
In-CarPC exhibits at the 2008 British International Motor Show
In-CarPC demo car featured on Channel Five’s The Gadget Show
In-CarPC launches brand new website
In-CarPC launches miniature Pico in-vehicle PC
In-CarPC exhibits at the 2008 CAR Expo Show
In-CarPC offers leasing to businesses
In-CarPC featured on T3
In-CarPC featured on Stuff.tv
In-CarPC featured in Autocar
In-CarPC exhibits at 2007 Business South West Show
In-CarPC featured in Auto Express
In-CarPC produces promotional video
In-CarPC featured in The Daily Telegraph
In-CarPC appoints distributor in Netherlands
Date: January 2010
In-CarPC has appointed TM-CS BV, a leading provider of in-vehicle systems for emergency services, as its exclusive distributor in the Netherlands for certain PC models. The appointment will see TM-CS, which has developed a unique in-vehicle system powered by In-CarPC's computers, provide local sales and support for customers in Netherlands using In-CarPC's computers.
For more information about how TM-CS use In-CarPC's computers, please see our case studies page.
J6 series vehicle PC passes NPIA AES SPEC 5 pre-test
Date: January 2010
In-CarPC’s J6 series Intel Core 2 Duo vehicle PC has completed the first step in becoming NPIA AES SPEC 5 certified, by passing a pre-test. The AES SPEC 5 test is primarily an EMC test, similar to e-mark certification, but targeted specifically at the frequencies used by radio systems in Police and other Emergency Service vehicles. The J6 series' successful pre-test result opens the door to full certification, which is planned for later in 2010. When certified, the J6 series will be fully approved for use in Police and other Emergency Service vehicles within the UK. Please contact us for more information about AES SPEC 5 certification on the J6 series or any other model.
In-CarPC powers taxi advertising system in Channel Islands
Date: October 2009
In-CarPC’s computers are being used to display in-vehicle advertising in taxis across Jersey. Each vehicle includes a PC and two headrest screens, which automatically turn on with the vehicle ignition and display advertising content to passengers. All the PCs include 3G internet connectivity, which allows the advertising content in individual vehicles or the entire fleet to be updated remotely at any time, with no need to manually visit each vehicle.
Currently the system is installed in around 30 vehicles across Jersey, with further deployments expected in the near future.
In-CarPC built the computers to order, and also supplied replacement leather headrests with built-in screens. Custom screens without any buttons were used, so that passengers are unable to interfere with the system, and the headrests were supplied in a variety of colours to match different vehicles’ interiors.
More information is available on our case studies page.
In-CarPC announces new Intel Atom models
Date: April 2009
In-CarPC's extensive line-up of 'Mini' automotive computers has now grown to include several new models based on the Intel Atom processor. The new range includes both single core and dual core processors, as well as a host of options such as built-in PCMCIA & CF card readers, multiple LAN and RS-232 ports, and one model with independent VGA and DVI outputs for dual monitor applications.
The new Atom models use the same chassis and power supply as existing Mini models, which ensures that they continue to provide class-leading features, such as a regulated 12V auxiliary power output and compatibility with both 12V and 24V vehicles as standard. In common with all our computers, the new Atom systems also include a 2-year warranty.
For more information please see our hardware page.
In-CarPC exhibits at 2009 Mobile Electronics Expo
Date: 24 - 25 February 2009
We exhibited at the 2009 Mobile Electronics Expo in Coventry, the annual show for the automotive audio and electronics industry. Our stand contained a demonstration unit showcasing some of the wide range of displays that we provide, as well as our soon-to-be-released Intel Atom automotive PC, which many visitors praised for its light weight, high spec and competitive price.
2-year warranty now standard on all In-CarPC's computers
Date: January 2009
New for 2009, we are now providing a 2-year warranty on all our computers as standard, demonstrating the high level of confidence that we have in the quality of our product. 3-year extended warranties are also available. For more information please see our warranty page.
Mitsubishi offers In-CarPC vehicle computers to UK fleet customers
Date: November 2008
Mitsubishi UK are now able to provide their specialist fleet customers with vehicle computer systems from In-CarPC, at their Specialist Vehicle Preparation Centre in Gloucestershire. The computers will be built for Mitsubishi on demand to customers’ exact specifications, and will be used for a wide range of tasks, including vehicle tracking, mobile CCTV recording, data capture and internet-based communications. The PCs are available across Mitsubishi's entire range of fleet vehicles.
The requirements of fleet customers are often far more demanding than those of retail customers, and Mitsubishi are already able to supply fleet vehicles with an extensive range of options, including radio communications systems, specialist liveries and light bars. Because all these options are available direct from Mitsubishi, specialist customers are able to order their vehicles with the exact set of options that they need, without having to add additional equipment after the vehicle is supplied. Due to a number of existing Mitsubishi Fleet customers requesting In-CarPC's computers, Mitsubishi now offer our computers preinstalled before vehicle delivery.
More information about Mitsubishi's range of fleet vehicles is available at www.mitsubishi-cars.co.uk/fleet
In-CarPC exhibits at the 2008 Service Management Expo
Date: 16-17 September 2008
We exhibited at the annual Service Management Expo (SME) at the NEC in Birmingham on 16 & 17 September 2008. The SME is the largest dedicated exhibition for the field service industry, an area in which our computers have a particularly high number of potential uses. Our stand included a fully operational demonstration unit featuring 5 different types of touch sensitive display, and demonstration units of our Mini and Pico vehicle computers.
Numerous organisations within the field service industry visited our stand, with many visitors commenting on how useful our system could be to their field service engineers and other mobile staff.
In-CarPC installs PCs into Manchester Airport's fleet of passenger buses
Date: 26 August 2008
Manchester Airport today announced that its fleet of airside passenger buses has been equipped with Windows XP based automotive computers from In-CarPC. For more information on this project please see our case studies page.
Citroen includes In-CarPC computer in special edition C6 Pallas at 2008 British Motor Show
Date: July & August 2008
Our own stand (see below) was not the only place where our computers could be found at the 2008 British Motor Show. Citroen featured a special edition C6 Pallas on their stand which included one of our computer systems with twin touch sensitive displays mounted in the rear headrests. The system also featured our fingerprint recognition option, with the fingerprint reader trimmed into the rear central armrest, a custom iPod dock, 3G internet connectivity and the Centrafuse software interface.
In-CarPC exhibits at the 2008 British International Motor Show
Date: July & August 2008
We exhibited at the 2008 British International Motor Show at ExCel in London. On our stand we had a fully working demonstration system featuring 3 different types of touch sensitive display, and separate demo units of our Mini and Pico systems, the latter of which received much admiration for its incredibly small size. We also displayed numerous pictures of existing installations, which showed how flexible and wide-ranging our computers are.
In-CarPC demo car featured on Channel Five’s The Gadget Show
Date: June 2008
Our demo car was featured on The Gadget Show, broadcast on Channel Five on 16 June 2008. Presenter Jason Bradbury spent the whole day in our car, using the system to browse the internet, send and receive emails, talk on his phone hands-free, navigate around town and even order a pizza using Skype.
Jason loved our system, calling it “absolutely brilliant”, and saying that “for people who are on the road a lot it can ensure they are fully connected all the time”.
Click here to watch our Gadget Show feature online.
In-CarPC launches brand new website
Date: June 2008
We launched our brand new website in early June 2008, which you are probably looking at right now! We feel that the new site has a greatly improved visual design compared to the old site, and the menu system has been redesigned to make the site easier to navigate and more user friendly.
In-CarPC launches miniature Pico in-vehicle PC
Date: May 2008
For applications with very limited space we launched our Pico vehicle PC, which measures just 13 x 13.5 x 6.5 cm but is still a fully functional PC. In common with all our computers the Pico system is e-marked, and features an internal automotive power supply so that no additional external power adapters are required.
Technical information about all our computers, including the Pico model, are available on our hardware page.
In-CarPC exhibits at the 2008 CAR Expo Show
Date: February 2008
We exhibited at the 2008 CAR Expo show in Coventry, the annual show for the car audio and electronics industry. Our stand contained our demo car, complete with 4 independent displays, a separate demonstration system featuring a further 3 displays, and a very popular chocolate fountain.
Response from visitors to the show was fantastic and we now have a nationwide network of dealers in areas that our mobile installation service cannot cover.
In-CarPC offers leasing to businesses
Date: December 2007
In response to feedback from existing business customers, at the end of 2007 we started offering customers the option to lease their vehicle computer equipment instead of buying outright. Leasing periods of one, two or three years are available - more information can be found on our leasing page.
Date: November 2007
We took our demo car to T3’s headquarters in London, where they filmed a short video of the system’s major features. Click here to watch T3's video online.
Date: October 2007
In-CarPC was featured on popular gadget website Stuff.tv, and the reviewers were clearly impressed by the versatility of our system. Click here to read the article.
Date: October 2007
We visited Autocar with our demo car for a review, and our system was awarded an excellent 4.5 stars out of 5, the reviewer describing it as “the ultimate mobile office”. The article was published on page 19 of the 10 October 2007 edition of Autocar, but unfortunately this is not available online.
In-CarPC exhibits at 2007 Business South West Show
Date: October 2007
We exhibited at the 2007 Business South West show at the Westpoint arena in Exeter. The show was a great success, with many businesses from across the South West showing keen interest in how our computers could help increase the efficiency of their mobile workforce.
In-CarPC featured in Auto Express
Date: September 2007
Auto Express featured our system in Issue No. 978. The article was very complimentary, with the reviewer agreeing that the system was “very useful if you work on the move”. Click here to read the article.
In-CarPC produces promotional video
Date: September 2007
In order to visually demonstrate our product to as many people as possible, we produced a 5-minute promotional video that can be watched right now on our video page. Of course we still provide on-site demonstrations, but the video gives a good overview of some of the main features of our computers.
In-CarPC featured in The Daily Telegraph
Date: July 2007
The Daily Telegraph’s Motoring section featured our system in their weekly ‘The Gearbox’ section. Click here to read the article.
