Part 1 is here.
Part 2 is here.
Part 3 is here.

Yesterday I was talking about the software I was going to load on the Vega to enable more efficient use of it in the car.

• Alternative Bluetooth stack (for headset support)
• PhoneCtl.net (phone control software)
• .net Framework 1.1
• InCarTerminal (front-end software)
• Back-end Navigation software. (probably Navigon.)

I didn’t get to install any back-end Navigation software or the alternative bluetooth stack but I did get PhoneCtl.net and InCar Terminal working.

The test went well and I was happy with the speed of the software on the device. I will also trail RoadRunner when I can because I see some extra functionality that i’d like to use (weather data retrieval and speach control for example.)

Concentrating on the Vega rather than the software though, I see a device thats really optimal for in-car use and i’m happy to recommend it to anyone looking for an easy solution for in-car entertainment. With the adition of a bluetooth stick, a cellular data plan, LCD panel via the VGA-out port and a bluetooth keyboard, passengers will can even have internet access and movies on the go!

Here’s a brief in-car video of the Vega with the software loaded. Unfortunately, you cant see the software but you get the idea! Click on the image to see the WMV video.

I’ll be working on the review write-up and talking to Raon over the next week but if anyone has any questions, feel free to ask.

More Vega information here.

Steve / Chippy

tags: raondigital, vega, umpc, carputer, carpc