Microsoft goes into . . . the Grande Punto!!

[Rich]

Hey All

Was looking at the new "Convergence" system on the Grande Punto (and Alfa 159); the new telematics system being installed in FIAT's, one assumes to replace the previous "Connect" system. Since there isn't that much information out on it, I googled it, and found a document saying this is Microsoft's first entry into cars, and it is the beginning of the Fiat-Microsoft partnership!

The document can be read here http://download.microsoft.com/download/a/e/7/ae768ab5-35f0-4254-952c-6d90946587c4/MS-FIAT.doc

Just thought some of you would like to know!

 

[Stu DemonD]

BSOD here we come

 

[Biz]

Looks good but will people see it as just a gimmick?

But i do like the thort of a USB port in the dash for playinf tunes.......
Saves pissing about changing CD on the move!
And could reduce crashes as a result

I bet there will be some kind of aftermarket one being designed too

 

[arc]

if its based on windows CE, it should be very good.

 

[Rich]

I do like the disclaimer I read somewhere: "The new Microsoft Systems will in no way interact with the vehicles electronic safety systems" or something along those lines . . . I'm sure we've all heard the "Brakes.exe has caued an Illegal Error, do you wish to send an Error Report to Microsoft?" jokes

 

[Helz]

I do like the disclaimer I read somewhere: "The new Microsoft Systems will in no way interact with the vehicles electronic safety systems" or something along those lines . . . I'm sure we've all heard the "Brakes.exe has caued an Illegal Error, do you wish to send an Error Report to Microsoft?" jokes

Erk!

 

[wotnowarninglight]

I'm sure we've all heard the "Brakes.exe has caued an Illegal Error, do you wish to send an Error Report to Microsoft?" jokes

PMSL A marriage made in heaven? Probably not but possibly end up there a whole lot qucker

 

[Fiat Fan]

Looks good but will people see it as just a gimmick?

But i do like the thort of a USB port in the dash for playinf tunes.......
Saves pissing about changing CD on the move!
And could reduce crashes as a result

I bet there will be some kind of aftermarket one being designed too

or you could just buy a cd player that has a usb port, i dont like the sound if that, anthing thats microsoft gets a virus an crashes so no

 

[H2DaE]

Hmmmm, Fiat electrics and Microsoft software? Match made in hell

 

[wotnowarninglight]

Hmmmm, Fiat electrics and Microsoft software? Match made in hell

:yeahthat: Could end up there too... most folk tell me I will :devil:

 

[Rich]

Hmm, I do reckon Microsoft will be letting the FIAT side down, but Windows CE core technologies seem very reliable . . . who knows??

 

[MikeWhitcombe]

Does it have a "Start"(-er) button?

 

[H2DaE]

"Windows GP could not start your car due to a registry error, please contact an administrator (garage)"

Or when you break the speed limit:
"This car has performed an illegal operation and will shut down"

 

[wotnowarninglight]

"Windows GP could not start your car due to a registry error, please contact an administrator (garage)"

Or when you break the speed limit:
"This car has performed an illegal operation and will shut down"

SO WHATS NEW... Mine already does that :bang:

 

[H2DaE]

What your car turns off when you break the speed limit? Wait, you don't drive an old Panda do you?