Mobile Internet devices and a concept model provide eye candy at this week's IDF. The wide range of Internet connectivity options is probably one of the main selling points of the device from Clarion. Thus, the ClarionMiND incorporates a WiFi module, but also a Bluetooth one, which allows users to pair the navigation device with a mobile phone for convenient service options. And one of the most interesting such options is represented by the possibility to download POIs in real time, a feature that could really come in handy, especially when visiting some remote location.


This is an Atom-based mobile Internet device from Clarion, which combines GPS navigation with real-time info on places of interest. The device is WiFi-enabled and is optimized for Web-based "entertainment" applications MySpace and YouTube.

"ClarionMiND represents the next generation of portable navigation devices. It will deliver turn-by-turn directions, provide real-time POI, help you get there, and while you are there, finally give you the full Internet experience you always wanted but could never get on today’s mobile devices," stated Adam Thomas, Clarion’s vice president of marketing.

Among the core features are a 4.8-inch WVGA touchscreen, Atom processor, 4GB Flash memory, WiFi, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, SD card reader, dual USB ports, Linux OS 2.6.22, Google Maps, YouTube Viewer, and Weather Information. Look for the bold red wonder to drop this October.