Microsoft: Powering new in-car infotainment experiences from Alpine, Honda

A Windows-powered car, what else have you been waiting for?! Get ready to reboot after you saw your first bluescreen in your in-dash display.

At the 2006 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq: MSFT) showcased several new products built on Windows(R) Automotive technologies delivering advanced in-vehicle communication, navigation and digital entertainment experiences for consumers. Alpine Electronics of America Inc., consistently ranked No. 1 by J.D. Power and Associates in customer satisfaction, unveiled a new portable navigation device called Blackbird and a new aftermarket
in-vehicle navigation system, the NVE-N872A. In addition, Microsoft showcased the Windows Automotive-powered navigation system in the new Honda Odyssey minivan, Honda Ridgeline truck and Motor Trend's Car of the Year, the 2006 Honda Civic.

These new navigation systems provide satellite-guided turn-by-turn directions and useful features such as voice-guided controls and information on more than 7 million points of interest, including Zagat Survey restaurant guide information, to make getting from place to place easier than ever.
"These new products demonstrate the power and versatility of Microsoft's in-vehicle technologies for helping the automotive, mobile and consumer electronics industries meet the demands of drivers and passengers," said Martin Thall, general manager of the Automotive Business Unit at Microsoft.
"These new Alpine and Honda solutions are the latest of an extensive list of products built on the Windows Embedded platform that deliver safer, more reliable and affordable ways for consumers to communicate, navigate, access information and enjoy digital entertainment on the road."

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Source: PR Newswire

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