Clarion unveiled at CES this week a new mobile Internet device based upon the Intel Menlow platform, which is comprised of the Silverthorne processor and the Poulbo chipset. It is called MiND (Mobile Internet Navigation Device) and its currently in development.

The Clairon MiND is best described as an extremely portable device. The feature list is quite long - its maker describes it best by stating the MiND will “provide users access to navigation, high-speed Internet connection, digital music and videos, hands-free phone connection (via Bluetooth), built-in camera and many other innovative entertainment features.” It is an in-car device designed to make you crash easier…er, we mean keep you entertained either in-auto or out.

MiND can make use of wireless Internet hot spots and will eventually offer an Internet connection by either WiMAX or 3G wireless technologies. GPS functionality is built in and the device sports a 800-pixel by 480-pixel touchscreen. “The MiND concept, a collaboration by Clarion Co. Ltd. and Hitachi Ltd. Automotive Systems’ Car Information System Division is being developed with the goal of offering the next generation of mobile connectivity solution.” You might start seeing MiND turn up at retail this year.

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