As we move past this very first competition that is Q-PC-specific, we should all give input in which direction we think Cyber Media Competition should take.

We encourage all of our forum members to discuss likes, dislikes, comments, and suggestions on the Forum. It's time that we as consumers start to give companies feedback and ideas of what we feel cutting edge technology should be used for. Please take some time to read the "Welcome: Read This First" message - it will help to explain the intent of Q-PC and the guidelines that they will be using at the upcoming event in Daytona Beach.

Here is a description of what to expect at Spring Break 2000 in Daytona Beach, FL:

Q-PC CHALLENGE COMPETITION AT SPRING BREAK NATIONALS 2000, Daytona Beach, Florida

Q-PC Real Car Computing invites all competitors in all classes to take part in the Q-PC Challenge Competition at the Spring Break Nationals 2000.

Objectives of the Q-PC Challenge Competition include:

* Stimulating technological innovation

* Strengthening the role of computers in competition

* Fostering and encouraging participation

* Enabling of grass-roots rules development

* Demonstrating potential commercial applications

The Q-PC Challenge Competition presented in the first posting of this Forum strives to encourage technical innovation in the areas of installation, digitization, and competition using the Q-PC Real Car Computer. The following is a description of what will be looked for in the three areas of competition.

1. Installation Award - The most appealing installation and presentation of Q-PC Real Car Computer.

2. Digitization Award - Taking 'A Quantum Leap Forward!' in digital information and entertainment using Q-PC Real Car Computer.

3. Competition Award - The most innovative applications of computing to increase the level of competition using Q-PC Real Car Computer.

Eligibility and Limitations

To be eligible for Competition Award you must be a registered competitor.

Judging

A panel of judges consisting of media and the industry representatives will evaluate the competitive presentation. The evaluation will be based on evaluation criteria detailed in the first post "Read This First."

Topic Areas

The competitor may address one or more of the topic area; Installation, Digitization, and/or Competition.

Installation:

The most appealing installation and presentation of Q-PC Real Car Computer, the presentation may include, but is not limited to:

1. Safety

* How solid is the mounting of components?

* Are the components obstructive?

* Can the components cause an injury?

2. Integration of components

* Does the installation have factory install appearance?

* Are all the components visually appealing?

3. Usability

* How usable are the media formats in park?

* Can the driver and the passenger use the media formats?

* Can the driver and the passengers view monitors?

* Does anything interfere with the driver?

* How does the software perform?

Digitization:

Taking 'A Quantum Leap Forward!' in digital information and entertainment using Q-PC Real Car Computer. The presentation may include, but are not limited to:

1. State-of-the-art advancement in digital audio, video, communications and navigation. (What innovations are currently not available for vehicles, and how they improve value in competition and cars?)

2. Quality improvement by digital media, digital interfaces and digital protocols.

Competition:

The most innovative applications of sound to increase the level of competition using Q-PC Real Car Computer. The presentation may include, but are not limited to:

1. What features of Q-PC Real Car Computer are used?

2. How are the open system elements integrated?

3. How is the Q-PC Real Car Computer used to improve competitive advantage?

Evaluation Criteria

The Q-PC Challenge competition will award those competitors offering the best execution considering the following factors, and will be scored in each topic area.

1. The soundness, technical merit, and innovation (30 points).

2. The originality (10 points).

3. The potential for commercial application (10 points).

In addition, the judges are required to rank all the competitors. The winner of the category will receive the most combined points in that category. In the case of a tie, the judge's rank will be used to determine the winner.

Judges will base their conclusions on information contained in the presentation it cannot be assumed that judges are acquainted with the competitor.

Presentation

The presentation may be conducted by oral or interactive format. In both cases a short written summary (maximum of two pages / 10 copies) of objectives must be prepared and handed out to the judges.

The written presentation must include and address:

* The name of the competitor

* Identification of objectives for all categories: (Install, Digitization, Competition)

* Description of the approach for meeting the objectives.

* System Diagram

* Description of technical merits of the solution related to topic areas.

* Potential commercial applications related to topic area.

The presentation for judges must include an address.

* The name of the competitor

* Identification of objectives for all topic categories: (Install, Digitization, Competition)

* Description of the approach for meeting the objectives

* Description of technical merits of the solution related to topic categories.

* Potential commercial applications related to topic categories.

Duration: Not to exceed 10 minutes for each award category.

The Awards

1. The winner for the Installation Award will receive a trophy and $500.00.

2. The winner for the Digitization Award will receive a trophy and $1,000.00.

3. The winner for the Competition Award will receive a trophy and $2,000.00.

Timing of Awards

Trophies will be given to each winner at the awards ceremony on Sunday 26th of March at 6:00 PM. Prize money will be mailed to the winner within 30 days or by 26th of April.

Schedule (This schedule is subject to change)

March 24, 2000

Cars Must Be in the Judging Area by 3:00 PM

5:00 PM to 9:00 PM: Q-PC Competitor Challenge Line-Up

March 25, 2000

11:00 AM: Q-PC Challenge

5:00 PM: Q-PC Challenge

March 26, 2000

11:00 AM: Q-PC Challenge

4:00 PM: Q-PC Challenge

6:00 PM: Q-PC Challenge - Awards Presentations

Link for more info: www.carsound.com/cgi-bin/ubbcgi/Ultimate.cgi?action=intro