The motorcycle industry has good solutions for a display that supports Android Auto or Carplay. Numerous models to choose from. Designed to survive the moto environment, so they will easily handle inside an electric pickup truck.
This is an interesting product, but that being said, I already own something the size of a phone in landscape mode that shows all my apps.
What is of consideration for a Carpuride is being designed for motorcycle use, it's quite a robust and tough device. It is waterproof, meant for use under very broad temperature environments, has a bright, hooded, anti reflective display, and is set up to broadcast over Bluetooth stored music files. Their models also support wireless cameras and TPMS and all have GPS navigation with route planning. And a great feature, an SOS app to get emergency help in case of an accident.
Yeah, but no battery something I can pull up android auto or maps on a larger screen. I might just get one if those andriod auto head unit screens that amazon has i like having maps up when i drive for traffic info.
Oh, I have several of those USBC to Lightning adapters. Slate's pictures show a USBC port in the bottom of the dashboard phone mount. An iPhone with one of those adapters plugged in is unlikely to work in the dash mount.
Well, I certainly hope a solution is ironed out before Slate is offered for sale. I don't need another expense like a new iPhone 16 so that it is compatible with the Slate. I'm still using an iPhone XR with a lightning connector, and it's working well for me.
I expect that they have more worked out already. On accessories, we are basically seeing the exact same set we were seeing when they went public over a year ago. If accessories are going to be a profit driver for the company, they've just about got to have a lot more lined up. Many may be coming from 3rd parties, and under NDA either until preorders start, or actual orders of accessories start, etc.
You can celebrate your new Slate EV truck with a new iPhone with a fresh screen with no scratches or cracks, more storage and a fresh battery.
How would that work? Why would a Non-Disclosure Agreement (I think that's what you meant?...) be necessary for a 3rd party company to produce stuff that works with the Slate? In comparison with other automotive aftermarket parts suppliers, not all supply the OEM but are direct to the consumer.
Slate plans to sell 3rd party accessories, basically the "maker" will be their marketplace, where you will see a 3d rendering of the accessory in the truck. This has been mentioned in some videos.You can celebrate your new Slate EV truck with a new iPhone with a fresh screen with no scratches or cracks, more storage and a fresh battery.
How would that work? Why would a Non-Disclosure Agreement (I think that's what you meant?...) be necessary for a 3rd party company to produce stuff that works with the Slate? In comparison with other automotive aftermarket parts suppliers, not all supply the OEM but are direct to the consumer.
I'm curious to know where you get this information, or if it's original research on your part.
I gotta find these videos where Slate announces their Slate Branded Accessories will be supplied by outside vendors/suppliers.
All I would need is that same dash mount with the charging port removed, provided the mount is adjustable for width and thickness. My understanding is that the Slate also provides another USB port for those who want to connect their device with a cable. The USB connection is only to charge and update Slate software. You wouldn't be doing the second part while driving.
While yes, many of the Slate branded items will be made by outside companies, or do you think they are dedicating factory space to things like making floor mats? They also plan to sell 3rd party branded items in the Maker. You should be able to order brand name bluetooth speakers, probably things like weathertech, and other brands, it will be a marketplace, where 3rd parties can sell their stuff and Slate gets a cut, just like if you sell on Amazon, ebay, or walmart's sites, they get a cut.
