Specs On The Radio With Phone Dock Installed In The P4

[goofyone]

The Continental AutoLinQ™Mobile infotainment system:

http://www.conti-online.com/www/aut...erior/connectivity/pi_autolinq_en.html?page=3

AutoLinQ™Mobile – an easy way to handle connectivity for everyone

The infotainment solution AutoLinQ™Mobile links smartphones and vehicles in order to make these useable in a safer manner while driving. Even on the road, drivers and passengers will have cost-optimized and safe access to in-car services and to several infotainment and communication channels.

For that purpose the smartphone is generally fixed in a cradle of the AutoLinQ Mobile hardware and connected via Bluetooth®. The AutoLinQ™Mobile smartphone app includes the functions drivers require most often while driving. Smartphone applications like music functionalities and of course phone calls – are integrated into the vehicle in a safe way. In the vehicle the AutoLinQ™Mobile hardware is mounted in the standard 1DIN slot.

Flexible for every target group.

Mechanical. Electronical. Digital. Due to the flexible possibilities of installation and to the various connectivity options of the solution, car manufacturers have a system at hand that offers additional value to a large number of potential customers. Now, smartphones, can be employed inside of a vehicle.

Highlights:

• 1 DIN format, mechanical fixation to the vehicle
• Integrated mechanical clamping system
• App with unified automotive content,
  e. g. facebook, mail for Android and iOS.
• FM tuner, station search
• Audio input via Bluetooth®
• Bluetooth® profiles: HFP, A2DP, SPP
• EC/NR Echo Cancellation / Noise Reduction
• USB connectivity for playing audio files
• Audio power (4 x 20 W)
• Charging of smartphone via USB
• CAN interface prepared
• On/off functionality

 

[goofyone]

I use a helmet mounted bluetooth enabled sound system while riding my motorcycle to listen to FM radio, stream music stored on my phone or over the internet, and take phone calls without having to remove my helmet. This system would allow me to do all that in the Elio.

By the way this system should also make satellite radio fans happy as all you would need is a bluetooth enabled portable satellite radio receiver.

 

[jtmarten]

Nice find!
Would be great if they utilized a Continental LCD instrument cluster as well:
http://www.conti-online.com/www/aut...nstrumentation_displays/pi_instrument_en.html

 

[goofyone]

Nice find!
Would be great if they utilized a Continental LCD instrument cluster as well:
http://www.conti-online.com/www/aut...nstrumentation_displays/pi_instrument_en.html

It would not surprise me if we see something along those lines, likey with a smaller display to keep costs down, as Continental is designing the entire electrical system.

http://www.technologytell.com/in-ca...tie-up-with-continental-engineering-services/

 

[raybonz]

It would not surprise me if we see something along those lines, likey with a smaller display to keep costs down, as Continental is designing the entire electrical system.

http://www.technologytell.com/in-ca...tie-up-with-continental-engineering-services/

Good info goofyone! Odd Elio didn't choose Continental as the tire supplier as well? Who knows they could go that route if Continental gives a package deal.. I have a smart phone (iPhone 4) but would prefer to see a trip computer which seems to be standard these days so I know what my MPG, DTE, temperature, etc. is at a glance along with other info.. Have that in my Sentra and love it!

Ray

 

[goofyone]

Good info goofyone! Odd Elio didn't choose Continental as the tire supplier as well? Who knows they could go that route if Continental gives a package deal.. I have a smart phone (iPhone 4) but would prefer to see a trip computer which seems to be standard these days so I know what my MPG, DTE, temperature, etc. is at a glance along with other info.. Have that in my Sentra and love it!

Ray

My guess is that there will be some kind of trip computer integrated into the instrument cluster that is separate from the entertainment system.

 

[BlioKart]

If this is standard equipment it will be awesome but I doubt it. As long as it isn't too much more ill buy it as an option.

 

[goofyone]

If this is standard equipment it will be awesome but I doubt it. As long as it isn't too much more ill buy it as an option.

I will be asking the Elio rep directly next week if they currently plan on including this radio standard or as an option. I will be getting this system either way however this very well could be a standard radio as the prices have dropped on this kind of system tremendously and it does not even have a CD player which could be an option.

I purchased a bluetooth radio kit for my motorcycle helmet at retail for under $100 and that was over a year ago. The helmet systems are usually more expensive as they have to be so small, waterproof, and include a battery and speakers. Knowing that I can only imagine how little something like this would cost right now when purchased in quantity direct from the manufacturer.

 

[BlioKart]

I will be asking the Elio rep directly next week if they currently plan on including this radio standard or as an option. I will be getting this system either way however this very well could be a standard radio as the prices have dropped on this kind of system tremendously and it does not even have a CD player which could be an option.

I purchased a bluetooth radio kit for my motorcycle helmet at retail for under $100 and that was over a year ago. The helmet systems are usually more expensive as they have to be so small, waterproof, and include a battery and speakers. Knowing that I can only imagine how little something like this would cost right now when purchased in quantity direct from the manufacturer.

Don't really use CD's anyways I haven't bought one in years. One question you could ask for me. Is if it will have OBDII port. I would like to use my Ultra Gauge to see how much MPG I can squeeze out of it. I have a feeling with careful driving getting close to 100MPG could be done

 

[goofyone]

Don't really use CD's anyways I haven't bought one in years. One question you could ask for me. Is if it will have OBDII port. I would like to use my Ultra Gauge to see how much MPG I can squeeze out of it. I have a feeling with careful driving getting close to 100MPG could be done

I haven't purchased any CD's in years also. I currently listen to music almost entirely using Spotify or other online service either streamed over the internet or downloaded to my phone before I hit the road and all my vehicles support streaming music via bluetooth.

The OBDII port question is a very good one. I will add it to my growing list.