Microsoft announces availability of Windows Embedded Automotive 7

Microsoft had recently announced that select automakers may now buy their own copy of the Windows Embedded Automotive 7. This platform is intended to support the development of new infotainment systems. Its major features include speech commands, touch input, hands-free Bluetooth phone communications, advanced dashboard systems for access to music, maps, third-party apps and navigation.

Furthermore, Microsoft disclosed that the 2011 Nissan LEAF touchscreen information hub is equipped with the Windows Embedded Automotive technology, which offers a navigation system and electricity charging station locator.
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Joe_Limon - 10/21/2010 11:49:06 AM

-7 Boost

cool! But I hope they don't limit it too apps, I would prefer being able to run actual programs. :)

LexSucks - 10/21/2010 12:55:05 PM

+6 Boost

I don't want Microsoft anything in my car. Microsoft products are allways half-assed, plagued with issues, slow, sluggish, and lacking the most basic features.

Steve - 10/21/2010 4:12:42 PM

+4 Boost

My issue with MS is not the shortage of features, but rather, usability or lack thereof. Unintuitive user interfaces. Unneccessary complexity. And god-forbid if you get an upgrade they break what used to work, and introduce change for the sake of change. Every new Microsoft OS feels like a redo compared to the previous one, suggesting "we still havent't got it right... maybe this time we will?"

If car manufacturers are smart, they *won't* be broadcasting that their iDrive is driven by Window Mobile technology. MS hasn't exactly established a warm-n-fuzzy relationship with its customers.

B7FAN - 10/21/2010 3:45:05 PM

+1 Boost

I hope BMW isnt the ginny-pig for this like the 2002 745 was.