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Re-activateAmong the many large-screened automotive head units at the 2011 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), the Parrot Asteroid caught our attention with its simple, elegant design and Android operating system. The high-tech receiver is centered around digital playback, with USB, iPod, SD Card, and Bluetooth A2DP compatibility, along with an AM/FM receiver. With a button push, the Asteroid will speak the name of an artist or album. And it allows voice-directed searches through music files for hands-free operation.
The Asteroid gets especially interesting when augmented with optional equipment. A GPS dongle, for instance, can enable geo-location services, such as finding local businesses and parking, or contacting a point of interest hands-free. It can also facilitate traffic alerts.
A 3G key can allow the Asteroid to stream audio from Web radio station, rather than via Bluetooth from a smart phone. The ability to search music by voice extends to this feature.
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