Microsoft and Fiat in Telematic Partnership

[Andy Sjostrom]

<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/features/2004/jul04/07-15MSABUFiat.asp' target='_blank'>http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/...15MSABUFiat.asp</a><br /><br /></div>I just spotted on IT Vibe that Microsoft and Fiat Auto forms a partnership around telematic solutions. "Applications that could arise from the partnership are many, but some of those currently being put forward by Microsoft include the ability to integrate a users' personal devices such as a Pocket PC or a Windows Mobile based device with the vehicle. Also being put forward are the ideas of onboard digital music storage solutions, built in bluetooth connectivity, and voice activation for all devices. We look forward to the day we have to reboot our car because it's had a blue screen of death, rather than the more usual car related problems like a flat tyre."<br /><br />Read the <a href="http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/features/2004/jul04/07-15MSABUFiat.asp">Q&amp;A on the press release here</a>!

[PR.]

Fiat :pukeface:

Probably one of the few times Microsoft can tell someone else about improving build quaility :)

[Andy Sjostrom]

Fiat :pukeface:

Probably one of the few times Microsoft can tell someone else about improving build quaility :)

Actually, Fiat has done very well quality wise the last five years or so. Not so sure about British cars, though...

:wink:

... just kidding!

[PR.]

No kidding needed our motor industry currently only exists because people with money think they can rekindle 'the good old days'

Look at Rover MG they are still selling same cars that use same body and engines that they did 6+ years ago! They even had to buy in cars from India(!) to be able to introduce a new small car :roll:


Leave car making to the Germans the makers of proper cars :)

Off topic, moi?! 8)

[Felix Torres]

Fiat :pukeface:

Probably one of the few times Microsoft can tell someone else about improving build quaility :)

Actually, Fiat has done very well quality wise the last five years or so. Not so sure about British cars, though...

:wink:

... just kidding!

Fiat has been picking up quality pointers from GM.

Interpret that as you will.

[mscdex]

You can already build computers that you can put inside your car ("carputers"). Just add a bluetooth dongle and you're set :)

[cyp]

Fiat? It stands for Fixing It Again Today :devilboy: