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I was thinking that Windows 8 could theoretically be the ultimate in-car audio-visual-navigation system. It would have access to the Marketplace, so it can run all Windows 8 applications. This also allows for Microsoft to unify the in car nav ecosystem.
Hardware:
7-9" touchscreen
Specifications either equal to Windows 8 RT's requirements or between Win8RT and WinPhone8's requirements.
Includes GPS, Bluetooth, WiFi, and optional (but reccomended) HSPA/LTE celluar modem.
Steering wheel controls for bluetooth phone and media controls (that control current media program)
physical buttons, such as cd/gps/vehiclestatus hotkeys, volume keys, eject disk, power
Cd Drive!
Software:
Mostly Windows 8 RT, but with no desktop at all.
Decent CD application that launches automatically when a disk is inserted.
Bluetooth management app, which allows you to easily connect your phone to the system and interface with the phone like all smart auto systems can (handsfree calls, media streaming with controls, etc)
gps application has audible directions, and can map gas stations on your path and look up prices on gasbuddy.com or something.
Includes a car application that gives your car's complete status information, and allows you to configure some settings
Thoughts? My explanation is a bit unclear, but I believe Microsoft could make a really awesome in-car system based on Windows 8 RT or Windows Phone 8.
Hardware:
7-9" touchscreen
Specifications either equal to Windows 8 RT's requirements or between Win8RT and WinPhone8's requirements.
Includes GPS, Bluetooth, WiFi, and optional (but reccomended) HSPA/LTE celluar modem.
Steering wheel controls for bluetooth phone and media controls (that control current media program)
physical buttons, such as cd/gps/vehiclestatus hotkeys, volume keys, eject disk, power
Cd Drive!
Software:
Mostly Windows 8 RT, but with no desktop at all.
Decent CD application that launches automatically when a disk is inserted.
Bluetooth management app, which allows you to easily connect your phone to the system and interface with the phone like all smart auto systems can (handsfree calls, media streaming with controls, etc)
gps application has audible directions, and can map gas stations on your path and look up prices on gasbuddy.com or something.
Includes a car application that gives your car's complete status information, and allows you to configure some settings
Thoughts? My explanation is a bit unclear, but I believe Microsoft could make a really awesome in-car system based on Windows 8 RT or Windows Phone 8.
My Computer
System One
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- OS
- Windows 8.1
- Computer type
- Laptop
- System Manufacturer/Model
- Asus Tansformer Book Flip TP500LN
- CPU
- Intel i5-4210U
- Memory
- 8GB DDR3 SDRAM
- Graphics Card(s)
- Nvidia Geforce GT 840M
- Monitor(s) Displays
- 15" Touchscreen
- Screen Resolution
- 1366 x 768
- Hard Drives
- 1TB Hybrid
- Mouse
- Microsoft Wireless Mobile Mouse 4000