While the keyboard only has
basic multimedia function keys, and the mouse has just three buttons, both have a solid feel and are pleasing to use for hours at a time.
In fact, it appears to be the biggest advantage to this model, given that RIM believes that the size and resolution are optimal for users who use
multimedia functions of a phone.
The T30 chip from market leader Nvidia's Tegra 3 series, which is used in the new generation of the modular infotainment platform, controls all navigation and
multimedia functions in the car and, together with the processor, presents all content in the Audi virtual cockpit.
Within hours of Apple's unveiling of the iPhone 4 last June, Samsung heralded its new Android - based Galaxy S, promoting its speedier processor
for multimedia functions and its larger and brighter touch - screen display.
This includes a remote touch - screen device that allows the driver to operate controls without distraction, as well as twin LCD screens mounted in the centre console for navigation and
other multimedia functions.
Cabin occupants will
access multimedia functions via a standard 7 - inch display or an optional 8 - inch display with embedded navigation.
It may have its faults, but between the gorgeous screen, satisfactory camera and
effective multimedia functions, it has enough on its side to please buyers who want something close to a high - end phone without the high price tag.
By comparison, the cheapest iPad goes for $ 499, and can be used for many full
color multimedia functions, including video, as well as for reading e-books.
On the black lacquer crust of the flowing dashboard is a full length high definition display showing pertinent vehicle details and
multimedia functions.
Although the video focuses on
the multimedia functions of the Mercedes - Benz S - Class, the systems differ very little across the Mercedes - Benz model line - up.
The iDrive unit uses the same scroller - and - button layout that is standard across the BMW range, while
the multimedia functions are all displayed on a 6.5 - inch screen integrated into the dashboard.
The dash features a pair of 12.3 - inch TFT monitors, one each to display the control dials and
the multimedia functions.
A 21 - inch floating, curved screen incorporates driver instruments and
multimedia functions, creating potential for new, sculpted forms for the front seat occupants.
To help combat some of the frustration associated with today's intricate infotainment systems, the Lincoln Navigator employs Sync voice - recognition software with over 10,000 commands for simpler operation over a variety of
multimedia functions.
Though it lacks the video / music download and streaming options that distinguish its competitors, the Vox deserves notice for coupling e-reading capabilities with
the multimedia functions of a basic Android tablet.
The Kobo reps have told us that the e-reader will have
some multimedia functions but the company is only concerned with books and reading and not with music and videos.
The multimedia functions in the Galaxy Note are augmented by a Snapdragon 1.5 GHz dual core processor and a huge 2,500 mAh battery — 700 mAhs more capacity than most smartphone batteries on the market today.
Update: A bunch of pics showing
the multimedia functions of the HD2 have been added.
The iPad, which starts at $ 499, offers a range of
multimedia functions.
The WildStorm imprint was closed last month as part of a restructuring of DC Entertainment that leaves the comics - publishing division in New York City while moving the company's administrative and digital and
multimedia functions to Burbank.