AV-Out and AV-In: Nextar K40 PMP

Here is another device from Nextar. The K40 pmp features a 4-inch TFT LCD, FM radio (20 presets), AV-out, AV-in (record video signal from TV/DVD/VCD/DV to ASF files; record audio from CD/FM Radio/MIC to MP3 files), and a SD/MMC card slot. The K40 supports folder browsing and can be used as a portable hard disk when connected to a PC via USB.

It supports MP3, WMA, and AAC audio; AVI, ASF, and WMV9 video; JPEG, BMP, and GIF images; and TXT eBook format.

Battery life is estimated at 9 hours for audio and 4 hours for video. The device measures 4.21 x 2.75 x 0.70 inches.

[Nextar]

GPS and Safety Too: Nextar 14–BC GPS Navigation System with Backup Camera

The Nextar 14–BC GPS Navigation System with Backup Camera features a 4.3-inch touchscreen, built-in speaker, a full on GPS navigation system, mp3 player, picture viewer, SD card slot, 300 name address book, plus a backup rear view camera to make sure you reverse safely.

The GPS includes preloaded 2D or 3D maps for all 50 States and Canada, as well as 1.6 million points of interest. It also features voice-guided directions with turn by turn voice prompts, automatic route recalculation, and speed alert.

The wireless rear-view camera is automatically activated when the vehicle is shifted to reverse. The camera installs easily above the rear license plate and transmits a clear view of what’s behind your car on the 4.3-inch screen.

Now that's a clever merging of technologies.

[Nextar via Red Ferret via Gizmodo]