This $24 head-up display has more features than the HUD in a $100,000 Mercedes

[Wireless News]

Head-up displays are some of the coolest new features in premium cars from the likes of Mercedes, BMW and Cadillac. Also known as a HUD, this brilliant setup projects key information onto the windshield of your car, just below your line of sight. Only the driver of the car and see this special projection, which can display anything from a speedometer or tachometer to navigation or radio information. But guess what: you don't need to spend $100,000 on a car to get a HUD. In fact, there's an awesome gadget called the Mpow Universal HUD that costs next to nothing, works in just about any car on the planet, and instantly transforms your iPhone or Android phone into a full-featured head-up display. Here are some key details from the product page: HIGH REFLECTION & TRANSPARENCY: The reflective display is coated with 20nm-thick-chromimum, a unique material that makes the display reflect image very clearly while keeping transparency well at the same time. Even in poor lighting condition or direct sunlight, you just need to adjust the brightness of your cellphone's screen, then the glass will display clear view. LONG-TERM GLOSSY DISPLAY: The ordinary display will turn yellow after using over a long time. Treated with a special antioxidative process, our display takes on long-term glossy appearance and maintains good resistance to corrosion. STRONG ADHESIVE MATERIAL: Provided with a flat friction pad made from PU, our HUD will well hold your phone and prevent it from sliding on the dash. The flat pad is very wear-resisting, and has high adhesion. Even cleaned for many times, the pad still keeps good stickness. What’s more,it works well in high temperature, so you don’t need worry it. SIMPLE INSTALLATION AND PRACTICAL USE: Just open an app that supports HUD and put your phone on the pad. No more projectors required, NO OBD compatible problems. Adjusting the organic glass board to appropriate angle according to individual visual angle.. No more projectors required, NO OBD compatible problems. Adjusting the organic glass board to appropriate angle according to individual visual angle. SAFE TO DRIVE: The reflected image is displayed directly in line of sight, allowing you to check speed settings and navigation instructions while keeping your eyes on the road. Road view will not be sheltered.

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