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Question

We need your opinion! The Future of car infotainment

by Aug 16, 2014 4:07AM PDT

Let us ask you, if there is an easy and affordable way to upgrade your current GPS or infotainment unit, would you consider the upgrade?

Adding the following features to your car, enhancing your driving experience with safety, convenience and entertainment.


• Smartphone Integration

• In-car Applications

• Multimedia functions - Music Anytime

• Bluetooth & Internet

• Modern GPS

• Traffic

• Voice Command / Hand Gestures

• Parking g Assistance / Backup Camera

• On-board diagnostics (OBD II Connection)


Would love to hear any comments or if would consider the upgrade, "yes" or "no" in the comment section would be fantastic!

Thank you.

Leigh

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In Car Apps? Bad idea.
by Forum moderator Aug 16, 2014 4:40AM PDT
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/08/20/us-autos-hackers-idUSBRE87J03X20120820 and more articles point this is the infection point for bad apps and more. With far too many apps taking the AD SUPPORTED path who wants your car to pop up on the infotainment screen, "Pull over now for a hot toddy at Todds!"

As to OBD II, there are far too many pit falls there. One of the development systems I worked with shows OBD II to be hit and miss as to whether this or that make reader worked or not. Also, some OBD II ports are already blocked with an insurance or tracker dongle.

Beware to makers that go there as there be dragons.
Bob
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Personally, it's no for me.
by Forum moderator Aug 16, 2014 6:22AM PDT

In my role of passenger, charged with handling both the in-built radio and the GPS attached to the windshield, I'm perfectly happy with them (although it might be time to buy an updated map).

And I didn't yet hear the driver complain about lack of smartphone integration (she hasn't one), in-car applications (like ??), bluetooth (nothing to connect), internet (not allowed to browse the net while driving) and on-board diagnostics (never has a problem with the car, so what would there be to diagnose).

Kees

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You can Also add LCD Screen!!
by Oct 13, 2014 3:43PM PDT

You forget to add Multimedia LCD Headrest System into your car, Which allows you to watch videos, play games on the the go not getting bored..

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Future of car infotainment
by Nov 27, 2014 1:09PM PST

I think we need to improvement in our GPS and also add some advance saftey Applications in upcoming car.

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Tesla/BMW
by Jan 8, 2015 9:53PM PST
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