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How was this car stereo like this mobile phone? Well, for starters, they're both powered by Android. That's right. This is the Parrot Asteriod, the world's first Android powered car stereo receiver. Let's hop in our (??) car and see what it does. See what's interesting about the Asteroid is that you when you bring one of these into the car, this is all 3G access point. Plug into the USB port in this car, it basically turns it into the internet connected car stereo that it's advertised at. For example, you have road trip, there's a Google map software that allow you getting point A to point B. There's also an interesting tune in radio app, that lets you stream audio and podcast from the internet, but there are a couple of (??). For example, that Google map software, it doesn't give you live turn by turn directions and update. Basically, it will give you directions from where you are to where you're going, but just to manually advance them with the skip forward and skip backward button. But it's not all that, I mean for starters, there's a really great voice command system on here that allows you to push the button and buzzing the name, Gorillas and it will do it just like that. You've also got a really good hands free calling system and because the Asteroid comes with a dual microphone system that has noise cancellation and echo cancellation, it's also one of the best sounding hand free calling system that we've tested. Who do you want to call? Optimus Prime. Optimus Prime. (??). My biggest issue though comes back to those apps 'cause they're gonna really make or break this car stereo. This is what makes it stand out from the basic sort of next free receivers that are on the market for about a hundred bucks and less. The good thing though is that Parrot is actively pursuing more partnerships with more app partner. Till then at the Next One Good One we've been taking a look at the Parrot Asteroid.
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Parrot Asteroid Review
The good: Being powered by the Android OS means that the Parrot Asteroid can download and run apps. Parrot's hands-free calling system is one of the best in the business. Digital media on USB-connected mass storage devices, iPods, and SD cards can be voice-controlled. A ton of functionality is crammed into a single-DIN form factor.
The bad: Getting the Asteroid connected to the Internet requires a USB wireless 3G dongle, not provided. Only Parrot-approved apps are supported and many of the launch apps, particularly Maps, are not very compelling or useful.
The bottom line: The Parrot Asteroid falls a bit short on delivering the Internet and a rich app experience in the car, but it's still a solid receiver for users looking to add great digital audio connectivity and a top-tier hands-free calling experience to any vehicle.
Parrot Asteroid Specs
Manufacturer: Parrot Company
Part number: asteroid
- Product Specifications
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