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Would you like to mark this as a "bad part of town" ?]]>Sep 7th 2007 3:32PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/07/microsoft-contracts-siemens-vdo-for-in-car-entertainment-not-he/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/07/microsoft-contracts-siemens-vdo-for-in-car-entertainment-not-he/Sep 7th 2007 6:54PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/07/microsoft-contracts-siemens-vdo-for-in-car-entertainment-not-he/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/07/microsoft-contracts-siemens-vdo-for-in-car-entertainment-not-he/Sep 7th 2007 8:37AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/07/microsoft-contracts-siemens-vdo-for-in-car-entertainment-not-he/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/07/microsoft-contracts-siemens-vdo-for-in-car-entertainment-not-he/
That's just a (tongue-in-cheek) mockup, look closely. It's not a picture of the Microsoft Auto Platform by any stretch.

Thomas]]>Sep 7th 2007 8:41AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/07/microsoft-contracts-siemens-vdo-for-in-car-entertainment-not-he/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/07/microsoft-contracts-siemens-vdo-for-in-car-entertainment-not-he/Sep 7th 2007 9:28AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/07/microsoft-contracts-siemens-vdo-for-in-car-entertainment-not-he/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/07/microsoft-contracts-siemens-vdo-for-in-car-entertainment-not-he/Sep 7th 2007 11:10AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/07/microsoft-contracts-siemens-vdo-for-in-car-entertainment-not-he/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/07/microsoft-contracts-siemens-vdo-for-in-car-entertainment-not-he/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZD7QraljRfM]]>Sep 7th 2007 11:36AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/07/microsoft-contracts-siemens-vdo-for-in-car-entertainment-not-he/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/07/microsoft-contracts-siemens-vdo-for-in-car-entertainment-not-he/Sep 7th 2007 8:41AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/07/microsoft-contracts-siemens-vdo-for-in-car-entertainment-not-he/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/07/microsoft-contracts-siemens-vdo-for-in-car-entertainment-not-he/Sep 7th 2007 8:39AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/07/microsoft-contracts-siemens-vdo-for-in-car-entertainment-not-he/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/07/microsoft-contracts-siemens-vdo-for-in-car-entertainment-not-he/Sep 7th 2007 8:42AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/07/microsoft-contracts-siemens-vdo-for-in-car-entertainment-not-he/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/07/microsoft-contracts-siemens-vdo-for-in-car-entertainment-not-he/Sep 7th 2007 8:46AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/07/microsoft-contracts-siemens-vdo-for-in-car-entertainment-not-he/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/07/microsoft-contracts-siemens-vdo-for-in-car-entertainment-not-he/But your forgot, every year a new better iCar will come out and you need to buy the new one.]]>Sep 7th 2007 10:14AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/07/microsoft-contracts-siemens-vdo-for-in-car-entertainment-not-he/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/07/microsoft-contracts-siemens-vdo-for-in-car-entertainment-not-he/Sep 7th 2007 12:39PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/07/microsoft-contracts-siemens-vdo-for-in-car-entertainment-not-he/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/07/microsoft-contracts-siemens-vdo-for-in-car-entertainment-not-he/Sep 7th 2007 1:42PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/07/microsoft-contracts-siemens-vdo-for-in-car-entertainment-not-he/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/07/microsoft-contracts-siemens-vdo-for-in-car-entertainment-not-he/Sep 7th 2007 6:30PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/07/microsoft-contracts-siemens-vdo-for-in-car-entertainment-not-he/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/07/microsoft-contracts-siemens-vdo-for-in-car-entertainment-not-he/Sep 7th 2007 8:47AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/07/microsoft-contracts-siemens-vdo-for-in-car-entertainment-not-he/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/07/microsoft-contracts-siemens-vdo-for-in-car-entertainment-not-he/Sep 7th 2007 8:47AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/07/microsoft-contracts-siemens-vdo-for-in-car-entertainment-not-he/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/07/microsoft-contracts-siemens-vdo-for-in-car-entertainment-not-he/Sep 7th 2007 8:48AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/07/microsoft-contracts-siemens-vdo-for-in-car-entertainment-not-he/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/07/microsoft-contracts-siemens-vdo-for-in-car-entertainment-not-he/
Oh, right. Because you can. Sorry. I forgot.

Back to the topic at hand: Can I install Virtual Car and run other cars from the Dashboard? Will other people be able to drive my car via Remote Wheeltop Connection? Can I designate group policies for who has access to the cup holders? Will you have to join your car to the Domain in order to park at your company's garage facility?]]>Sep 7th 2007 9:00AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/07/microsoft-contracts-siemens-vdo-for-in-car-entertainment-not-he/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/07/microsoft-contracts-siemens-vdo-for-in-car-entertainment-not-he/Sep 7th 2007 9:34AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/07/microsoft-contracts-siemens-vdo-for-in-car-entertainment-not-he/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/07/microsoft-contracts-siemens-vdo-for-in-car-entertainment-not-he/Sep 7th 2007 8:49AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/07/microsoft-contracts-siemens-vdo-for-in-car-entertainment-not-he/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/07/microsoft-contracts-siemens-vdo-for-in-car-entertainment-not-he/Sep 7th 2007 9:00AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/07/microsoft-contracts-siemens-vdo-for-in-car-entertainment-not-he/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/07/microsoft-contracts-siemens-vdo-for-in-car-entertainment-not-he/Sep 7th 2007 11:27AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/07/microsoft-contracts-siemens-vdo-for-in-car-entertainment-not-he/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/07/microsoft-contracts-siemens-vdo-for-in-car-entertainment-not-he/
That is pretty funny, had me laughing there.]]>Sep 7th 2007 6:17PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/07/microsoft-contracts-siemens-vdo-for-in-car-entertainment-not-he/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/07/microsoft-contracts-siemens-vdo-for-in-car-entertainment-not-he/
--or--

Event ID069 - Please contact your system administrator

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Do you want to install updates before shutting down your car?]]>Sep 7th 2007 8:53AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/07/microsoft-contracts-siemens-vdo-for-in-car-entertainment-not-he/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/07/microsoft-contracts-siemens-vdo-for-in-car-entertainment-not-he/Sep 7th 2007 8:57AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/07/microsoft-contracts-siemens-vdo-for-in-car-entertainment-not-he/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/07/microsoft-contracts-siemens-vdo-for-in-car-entertainment-not-he/Sep 7th 2007 9:09AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/07/microsoft-contracts-siemens-vdo-for-in-car-entertainment-not-he/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/07/microsoft-contracts-siemens-vdo-for-in-car-entertainment-not-he/Sep 7th 2007 9:04AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/07/microsoft-contracts-siemens-vdo-for-in-car-entertainment-not-he/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/07/microsoft-contracts-siemens-vdo-for-in-car-entertainment-not-he/Sep 7th 2007 9:06AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/07/microsoft-contracts-siemens-vdo-for-in-car-entertainment-not-he/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/07/microsoft-contracts-siemens-vdo-for-in-car-entertainment-not-he/Sep 7th 2007 10:39AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/07/microsoft-contracts-siemens-vdo-for-in-car-entertainment-not-he/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/07/microsoft-contracts-siemens-vdo-for-in-car-entertainment-not-he/Sep 7th 2007 9:08AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/07/microsoft-contracts-siemens-vdo-for-in-car-entertainment-not-he/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/07/microsoft-contracts-siemens-vdo-for-in-car-entertainment-not-he/Sep 7th 2007 9:08AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/07/microsoft-contracts-siemens-vdo-for-in-car-entertainment-not-he/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/07/microsoft-contracts-siemens-vdo-for-in-car-entertainment-not-he/Sep 7th 2007 9:08AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/07/microsoft-contracts-siemens-vdo-for-in-car-entertainment-not-he/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/07/microsoft-contracts-siemens-vdo-for-in-car-entertainment-not-he/
All joking aside it will be interesting to ee where this goes, good luck ms.]]>Sep 7th 2007 9:13AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/07/microsoft-contracts-siemens-vdo-for-in-car-entertainment-not-he/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/07/microsoft-contracts-siemens-vdo-for-in-car-entertainment-not-he/Sep 7th 2007 7:02PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/07/microsoft-contracts-siemens-vdo-for-in-car-entertainment-not-he/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/07/microsoft-contracts-siemens-vdo-for-in-car-entertainment-not-he/Sep 7th 2007 9:14AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/07/microsoft-contracts-siemens-vdo-for-in-car-entertainment-not-he/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/07/microsoft-contracts-siemens-vdo-for-in-car-entertainment-not-he/
lmao]]>Sep 7th 2007 10:17PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/07/microsoft-contracts-siemens-vdo-for-in-car-entertainment-not-he/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/07/microsoft-contracts-siemens-vdo-for-in-car-entertainment-not-he/
You will need two engines to run the full 64-bit version.

Your breaking may be delayed if you are trying to play music, run your wipers, turn on your lights, and use your GPS at the same time.]]>Sep 7th 2007 9:19AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/07/microsoft-contracts-siemens-vdo-for-in-car-entertainment-not-he/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/07/microsoft-contracts-siemens-vdo-for-in-car-entertainment-not-he/
But joking aside, I think Microsoft's dedicated OS's like the 360 OS or Windows Mobile are for the most part great, it gets bad on the PC because of all the 3rd Party Software and Drivers. I agree the 360 Hardware isn't the best, but the software had never crashed on me. I can't wait to see where this goes :)]]>Sep 7th 2007 11:20AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/07/microsoft-contracts-siemens-vdo-for-in-car-entertainment-not-he/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/07/microsoft-contracts-siemens-vdo-for-in-car-entertainment-not-he/Sep 7th 2007 7:52PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/07/microsoft-contracts-siemens-vdo-for-in-car-entertainment-not-he/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/07/microsoft-contracts-siemens-vdo-for-in-car-entertainment-not-he/... arrival delayed ...]]>Sep 7th 2007 9:20AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/07/microsoft-contracts-siemens-vdo-for-in-car-entertainment-not-he/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/07/microsoft-contracts-siemens-vdo-for-in-car-entertainment-not-he/Sep 7th 2007 9:21AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/07/microsoft-contracts-siemens-vdo-for-in-car-entertainment-not-he/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/07/microsoft-contracts-siemens-vdo-for-in-car-entertainment-not-he/
2. Every time they repaint the lines on the road you would have to buy a new car.

3. Occasionally your car will die on the freeway for no reason, and you would just accept this, restart and drive on.

4. Occasionally, executing a maneuver such as a left turn, will cause your car to shut down and refuse to restart, in which case you will have to reinstall the engine.

5. Only one person at a time can use the car, unless you bought "Car Ultimate" or "Car Business Edition." But then you have would have to buy more seats.

6. Macintosh is building a car that's powered by the sun, reliable, five times as fast, and twice as easy to drive, but only runs on five percent of the roads.

7. The oil, water temperature and alternator warning lights will be replaced by a single "general car default" warning light.

8. New seats will force everyone to have the same size butt.

9. The airbag system will say "Are you sure?" before going off.

10. Occasionally for no reason whatsoever, your car will lock you out and refuse to let you in until you simultaneously lift the door handle, turn the key, and grab hold of the radio antenna.

12. Every time a new model car is introduced buyers would have to learn how to drive all over again because none the controls operates in the same manner as the old car.

13. You press the "start" button to shut off the engine.

(very much stolen, of course)]]>Sep 7th 2007 9:22AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/07/microsoft-contracts-siemens-vdo-for-in-car-entertainment-not-he/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/07/microsoft-contracts-siemens-vdo-for-in-car-entertainment-not-he/iCar
vs.
Microsoft™ TrueValue© Premium Ultimate™® Human Edition© Microsoft™ CarIntegration©® FairUsageAdvantage™€-SiemensVDO Platform for Humanly driven Automotive Vehicles™©®€ [Insert FIAT sticker here][Insert Siemens sticker here][Insert Delphy sticker here][Insert Intel sticker here]]]>Sep 7th 2007 9:27AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/07/microsoft-contracts-siemens-vdo-for-in-car-entertainment-not-he/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/07/microsoft-contracts-siemens-vdo-for-in-car-entertainment-not-he/Sep 7th 2007 9:28AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/07/microsoft-contracts-siemens-vdo-for-in-car-entertainment-not-he/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/07/microsoft-contracts-siemens-vdo-for-in-car-entertainment-not-he/Sep 7th 2007 9:37AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/07/microsoft-contracts-siemens-vdo-for-in-car-entertainment-not-he/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/07/microsoft-contracts-siemens-vdo-for-in-car-entertainment-not-he/
Can it drive Doom?]]>Sep 7th 2007 9:35AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/09/07/microsoft-contracts-siemens-vdo-for-in-car-entertainment-not-he/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/07/microsoft-contracts-siemens-vdo-for-in-car-entertainment-not-he/Sep 7th 2007 8:19PM