MapmyIndia, Qualcomm Collaborates

MapmyIndia in collaboration with Qualcomm Incorporated has launched CarPad, a device that claims to revolutionize the way we travel in cars in India at Qualcomm's India On 2011. MapmyIndia CarPad, powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon S1 processor is enabled with a 7" Capacitive Display, 3G connectivity, MapmyIndia's latest fully 3D and connected GPS navigation interface, and rich app experience of Android packed with many appealing features for car travelers.

Rakesh Verma, MD, MapmyIndia said, “We are excited to launch CarPad which will revolutionize the way people travel in cars in India -because of the simple, ingenious way in which it offers navigation, entertainment, connectivity and productivity to everyone in the car, be it in the back-seat or the front-seat. For the industry, we see CarPad heralding a new era of the smart, connected car - seamlessly merging the consumer's connected lifestyle into the car. This strategic collaboration with Qualcomm for CarPad is the first, big step in our endeavor to cars, consumers and connectivity in India and introduces ground-breaking connected services inside the car."

Avneesh Agrawal, Sr. VP, Qualcomm & President, Qualcomm India and South Asia said, "Qualcomm congratulates MapmyIndia on the launch of CarPad, the first 3G device optimised for navigation and in-car use, based on the Snapdragon S1 processor. Combining fast processing capabilities, 3G connectivity, rich multimedia and GPS engine of the Snapdragon processor, the Carpad brings a fully optimized in-car navigation and entertainment experience."

MapmyIndia CarPad will be priced at Rs. 22,990/- (which includes the CarPad device with 3G, Wi-Fi, 8GB SD card memory, pre-installed MapmyIndia Navigator Aura, as well as Car-kit worth Rs. 6,990/-, containing the headrest mount, windshield mount, CarPad holder and car charger, in separate box FREE with CarPad). MapmyIndia CarPad will be available for sale from 15th September 2011, online at http://www.mapmyindia.com/carpad, followed by leading electronics stores, car showrooms & car accessory shops.