Microsoft Auto at CES 2008 (Channel 9)

This was by far the best part of the Bill Gates keynote for me and probably the highlight of the show overall. Microsoft Auto showed of 2 new great technologies to make all of our driving experiences more pleasant with a focus on the Sync My Ride technology. I can't wait to get this in my car. Not only does it offer voice activated features with your wireless MP3 player and your bluetooth mobile phone- but you will be blown away at the excellent text messaging options. Well, at least I was. Take a look and you be the judge.

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John Ellis

Jan 15, 2008 at 3:12 PM

I love the tech and my current car has Blue&Me in it, yes I'm European.... however I own a Zune and I swear to god the two of them just won't play nice- is this something MS will ever fix? If it comes down to replacing the car or the Zune it'll be a tough decision but I don't think anybody would forgive me.
John Ellis

Jan 15, 2008 at 3:12 PM

I love the tech and my current car has Blue&Me in it, yes I'm European.... however I own a Zune and I swear to god the two of them just won't play nice- is this something MS will ever fix? If it comes down to replacing the car or the Zune it'll be a tough decision but I don't think anybody would forgive me.
Nikita Polyakov

Jan 15, 2008 at 5:15 PM

I have been following Windows Automotive group early on and then they go silent...and then Blue&Me came out and now this here in the states !!!
I hope VW/Audi Group would pick this up so more "cool" cars can have it soon too. I mean new Focus is nice and all...it's a start.
I just can't wait for this to be available on most new cars from most manufacturers. And I am stoked to see some of the things I have seen early on actually make it.
Nikita Polyakov

Jan 15, 2008 at 5:15 PM

I have been following Windows Automotive group early on and then they go silent...and then Blue&Me came out and now this here in the states !!!
I hope VW/Audi Group would pick this up so more "cool" cars can have it soon too. I mean new Focus is nice and all...it's a start.
I just can't wait for this to be available on most new cars from most manufacturers. And I am stoked to see some of the things I have seen early on actually make it.
quikboy

Jan 15, 2008 at 9:09 PM

Still rather unimpressed. I mean, the only real thing it does is just sync wirelessly with device? It's that big of a deal?
I'd rather see Microsoft take some ideas, like integrating Live Maps with a built-in GPS system, Gadgets, feeds, and some other neat car-centric ideas (on-the-go) with technology.
But picking only Ford, and a rather small and simple technology is not at all groundbreaking.
quikboy

Jan 15, 2008 at 9:09 PM

Still rather unimpressed. I mean, the only real thing it does is just sync wirelessly with device? It's that big of a deal?
I'd rather see Microsoft take some ideas, like integrating Live Maps with a built-in GPS system, Gadgets, feeds, and some other neat car-centric ideas (on-the-go) with technology.
But picking only Ford, and a rather small and simple technology is not at all groundbreaking.