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My Car, My ‘Infotainment’?
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11 March 2004
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, Americans spend more than 500 million hours every week commuting in their cars. Maybe that’s why Microsoft Corp. recently announced that its "telematics" technology is making in-car computing a reality.
Unveiled this year in the U.S., Japan and European markets are BMW, Citroën, Mitsubishi, Subaru and Volvo models showcasing communication and "infotainment" devices that effectively deliver safe and reliable services to drivers and passengers.
The capabilities include voice recognition, text-to-speech, hands-free cellular phone control, wireless synchronization of data with mobile devices, turn-by-turn navigation, maintenance status, AM/FM/CD entertainment and roadside assistance capabilities.
"We’ve invested considerable time and resources to build the most flexible, reliable and cost-effective technology to fit every type of car, from an entry-level sedan to a luxury model," said Bob McKenzie, general manager of the Automotive Business Unit at Microsoft. "Once consumers become accustomed to telematics products and services in the car, opportunities will soar."
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Source: Microsoft
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Boodybread26 said:
GM will manage to find some way to screw this car up )= |
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