.NET Connected Software for the Car

[Andy Sjostrom]

<a href="http://www.microsoft.com/automotive/cardotnet/">http://www.microsoft.com/automotive/cardotnet/</a><br /><br />Microsoft has been in the telematics business for quite a while with specific Windows CE incarnations for cars. In this new step Microsoft finally puts all pieces together, from back end server technology to client technology. Go to Microsoft's <a href="http://www.microsoft.com/automotive/cardotnet/">"Windows CE for Automotive"</a> site and learn more about .NET connected software for the car. You will find a 4 page overview discussing the applications, technology, and components of .NET Connected Software for the Car, a detailed explanation of the vision, strategy, architecture, products, and services behind Car .NET and four showcase videos.

[Paul]

I'm interested in seeing some hardware...

[wjsteele]

I'm interested in seeing some hardware...

Here is one that is shipping right now, however, it is not the latest stuff we are working on. :lol:

http://www.clarion.com/joyride/joyride01.htm

Bill

[Peter Foot]

I'm interested in seeing some hardware...

Here is one that is shipping right now, however, it is not the latest stuff we are working on. :lol:

http://www.clarion.com/joyride/joyride01.htm

Bill

Bear in mind that price doesn't actually include the car :lol:

[Peter Foot]

Its nice to see they are still keeping up development for in-car systems. Afterall most cars have a raft of electronic systems these days, it makes sense to have a decent platform like this to tie together all these factors from oil changes to navigation in a single easier to use package.

[Mike Temporale]

Now that was cool. Check out the Customer Scenario - Family video.

Being able to send information between devices is key for this to gain any acceptance, as is the voice automation. Can't be stopping the car every block just to tap an ok button. :lol:

I would hate to see the sticker price on a system like this. Multiple LCD screens, GPS, Cell Phone, voice automation, etc...

[T-Will]

That feature where it will automatically download music from your home server while the car is "docked" sounds cool!

[adamz]

How 'bout the feature where it logs on and checks your email when a WiFi network is detected at the gas station?! :)

I wonder if the computer works with a bluetooth cell phone so that you don't have to have another cell phone account for the car.

Also, it can play a DVD ROM with 420 CDs on it!?? Wow!