You just knew CES was going to have a bunch random devices featuring the Android OS. To add to the list, we have an Android powered radio coming from Rydeen who has had their hands in on mobile technology such as the rear-view mirror with navigation capabilities. Now they plan to make your radio experience just a little better by adding the Android OS.
“We have looked at many head units that try to mimic the ‘touch and swipe’ user experience of today’s smartphones and tablets, only to fall short due to poor processing power and other drawbacks,” said Marcos Duran, product director at Rydeen. “Still others have endeavored to recreate the icon-based interface using a connection to the smartphone. We’ve decided to remove these natural roadblocks and give users the exact experience, by turning the head unit into an Android device.”
The Rydeen DV621 Android-powered Multimedia Receiver features hardware buttons, a main control knob and a 6.2-inch WVGA TFT color touch screen at 800×480 pixels that displays a customized version of the Android interface. The UI has a special design to make it easier to use while driving, minimizing driver distraction. TheDV621 is powered by an ARM Cortex A8 1GHz processor overlaid with Android OS 2.2. Yeah its got Froyo on it but hey, it is just a car radio. The head unit includes an add-on GPS antenna to deliver Rydeen’s visual map navigation software, or the user can select to use Google Navigation via the app selection. The head unit includes an add-on GPS antenna to deliver Rydeen’s visual map navigation software, or the user can select to use Google Navigation via the app selection. Internet and e-mail are easy to access as well. The DV621 includes a built-in, 4-channel amplifier that delivers up to 45 watts per channel. Two sets of low-level RCA audio connectors plus a dedicated subwoofer output allow the addition of aftermarket amplifiers.
So what do you guys think? Would you put this in your car? Soon Android will be powering the car. Oh wait, that is already happening.








this is what im looking for! I been wanting one of these since prototypes last CES, but i guess these aint out yet, sucks the processor isn’t a little faster and its on FroYo, probably wont get updated anytime soon, Atleast put us on Gingerbread, jeeze. But this is nice! I wonder how much
Lets get this bad bitch rooted( dashboard tether pimpin)that’s what I’m talking about……Droooooiiid!