http://www.engadget.com/2006/03/07/microsoft-and-vw-to-show-gps-media-center-at-cebit/ Engadget Comments for Microsoft and VW to show GPS/media center at CeBIT http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2006/03/07/microsoft-and-vw-to-show-gps-media-center-at-cebit/http://www.engadget.com/2006/03/07/microsoft-and-vw-to-show-gps-media-center-at-cebit/Mar 7th 2006 2:16PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/03/07/microsoft-and-vw-to-show-gps-media-center-at-cebit/http://www.engadget.com/2006/03/07/microsoft-and-vw-to-show-gps-media-center-at-cebit/Mar 7th 2006 2:18PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/03/07/microsoft-and-vw-to-show-gps-media-center-at-cebit/http://www.engadget.com/2006/03/07/microsoft-and-vw-to-show-gps-media-center-at-cebit/Mar 7th 2006 2:18PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/03/07/microsoft-and-vw-to-show-gps-media-center-at-cebit/http://www.engadget.com/2006/03/07/microsoft-and-vw-to-show-gps-media-center-at-cebit/Mar 7th 2006 2:19PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/03/07/microsoft-and-vw-to-show-gps-media-center-at-cebit/http://www.engadget.com/2006/03/07/microsoft-and-vw-to-show-gps-media-center-at-cebit/Mar 7th 2006 2:24PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/03/07/microsoft-and-vw-to-show-gps-media-center-at-cebit/http://www.engadget.com/2006/03/07/microsoft-and-vw-to-show-gps-media-center-at-cebit/I might as well invent my own product and hype it!]]>Mar 7th 2006 2:35PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/03/07/microsoft-and-vw-to-show-gps-media-center-at-cebit/http://www.engadget.com/2006/03/07/microsoft-and-vw-to-show-gps-media-center-at-cebit/http://img506.imageshack.us/img506/8543/04115apple2aproto1ti.gif - check this out, recently posted on a private forum. not aloud linking there.]]>Mar 7th 2006 2:48PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/03/07/microsoft-and-vw-to-show-gps-media-center-at-cebit/http://www.engadget.com/2006/03/07/microsoft-and-vw-to-show-gps-media-center-at-cebit/
Ever fly Frontier Airlines? Navigation in the every seat of the plane! "Hey captain, I notice we are over the Grand Canyon, can you fly a little lower?"

But seriously, it could be useful to have a person in the back using it to find POI along the way. Or, coupled with the Internet access, allow kids to play a game or teach a lesson along the route.]]>Mar 7th 2006 3:01PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/03/07/microsoft-and-vw-to-show-gps-media-center-at-cebit/http://www.engadget.com/2006/03/07/microsoft-and-vw-to-show-gps-media-center-at-cebit/Mar 7th 2006 3:04PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/03/07/microsoft-and-vw-to-show-gps-media-center-at-cebit/http://www.engadget.com/2006/03/07/microsoft-and-vw-to-show-gps-media-center-at-cebit/Mar 7th 2006 3:07PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/03/07/microsoft-and-vw-to-show-gps-media-center-at-cebit/http://www.engadget.com/2006/03/07/microsoft-and-vw-to-show-gps-media-center-at-cebit/parents: "you tell me"]]>Mar 7th 2006 3:26PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/03/07/microsoft-and-vw-to-show-gps-media-center-at-cebit/http://www.engadget.com/2006/03/07/microsoft-and-vw-to-show-gps-media-center-at-cebit/
I can't wait for Origami tho, 2 days!

pageshree[dot]com]]>Mar 7th 2006 3:38PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/03/07/microsoft-and-vw-to-show-gps-media-center-at-cebit/http://www.engadget.com/2006/03/07/microsoft-and-vw-to-show-gps-media-center-at-cebit/* Personalized information and services based on location.
* Environment recognition and adaptability.

IE: - it'll give you information on sales when you're near the mall - or configure your device for work optimization at work, sync MCE programs when it see's that you're home. The idea of intergrating with home/car/portable "modes" is also heavilly touted.

The fact they're going to promote usibility in a car is hardly surprizing, that they're making it sound like a seperate version of the device unlike all the other flavors we've seen over the past week is.

Like most tablet flavors I'm sure we'll see a variety of hardware hook-ups aimed at a variety of needs(keyboarded/detachable keyboarded etc.) I imagine the WiFi will be standard across the board - and ideally we'd get bluetooth and 3G or EVDO in a wide selection as well. But I think the GPS has a huge potential, not only as a helpful utility for the user - but should they decide to opt in: as a marketing device for local businesses,

"Hey, it looks like you're at the grocery store, would you like to see what's on sale today?"

"oh going to the movie's huh? here are the showtimes. I know there are ticket kiosks here - wanna buy your tickets online now and avoid the line?"]]>Mar 7th 2006 3:43PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/03/07/microsoft-and-vw-to-show-gps-media-center-at-cebit/http://www.engadget.com/2006/03/07/microsoft-and-vw-to-show-gps-media-center-at-cebit/http://www.engadget.com/2006/02/04/vw-nav-prototype-incorporates-google-sat-imagery/
Here's information abot google and VW]]>Mar 7th 2006 3:44PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/03/07/microsoft-and-vw-to-show-gps-media-center-at-cebit/http://www.engadget.com/2006/03/07/microsoft-and-vw-to-show-gps-media-center-at-cebit/
"My car was just broken in to"
"What'd they get?"
"The headrests"]]>Mar 7th 2006 4:00PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/03/07/microsoft-and-vw-to-show-gps-media-center-at-cebit/http://www.engadget.com/2006/03/07/microsoft-and-vw-to-show-gps-media-center-at-cebit/Mar 7th 2006 4:15PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/03/07/microsoft-and-vw-to-show-gps-media-center-at-cebit/http://www.engadget.com/2006/03/07/microsoft-and-vw-to-show-gps-media-center-at-cebit/
CLASSY.]]>Mar 7th 2006 4:19PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/03/07/microsoft-and-vw-to-show-gps-media-center-at-cebit/http://www.engadget.com/2006/03/07/microsoft-and-vw-to-show-gps-media-center-at-cebit/Mar 7th 2006 5:05PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/03/07/microsoft-and-vw-to-show-gps-media-center-at-cebit/http://www.engadget.com/2006/03/07/microsoft-and-vw-to-show-gps-media-center-at-cebit/Mar 7th 2006 6:07PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/03/07/microsoft-and-vw-to-show-gps-media-center-at-cebit/http://www.engadget.com/2006/03/07/microsoft-and-vw-to-show-gps-media-center-at-cebit/Mar 7th 2006 7:43PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/03/07/microsoft-and-vw-to-show-gps-media-center-at-cebit/http://www.engadget.com/2006/03/07/microsoft-and-vw-to-show-gps-media-center-at-cebit/
All the components, including the automotive grade motherboard, sophisticated power supply and display, are manufacture by EEPD. The front display is primarily meant to be used for navigation or control the A/V selection and volume while driving. Features such as internet access, productivity tools, video and games are only available to the rear passengers when the vehicle is in movement.
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