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Polar Bear · 11-21-2008, 09:43 AM

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ibeforreal · 11-21-2008, 01:47 PM

Now that is sick!!! Can't wait to get my hands on one of those.

Moviela · 11-22-2008, 04:00 AM

Looks like we are back in 2005. Why would I want a nav system with a monthly fee? Are they building new highways so often I need the internet to keep me updated? All these features live in my laptop, and it has a 17 in screen.

Polar Bear · 11-22-2008, 04:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Moviela

Looks like we are back in 2005. Why would I want a nav system with a monthly fee? Are they building new highways so often I need the internet to keep me updated? All these features live in my laptop, and it has a 17 in screen.

I am sure it has its drawbacks, but how can you compare a laptop to any nav system? Do you operate your laptop in a reasonable fashion while driving?

People pay monthly fees for SDARS and Tele-Aid all the time. I am not saying I am a big fan of monthly fees, but this is pretty nice technology... although it would be useless in fringe areas unless they have an HDD or DVD as a backup storage device. Work in progress I am sure, but still impressive telematics.

Skylaw · 11-22-2008, 09:49 AM

It's a great technology, and offers far more than anything I have seen for car systems, whether from Europe or Japan.

In my own area, which is not a new development (mid-'80's), there have been three major new, or altered, Interstate exchanges, and a new bridge is going up soon that will directly affect my neighborhood - over the course of two years. Just 5 and 10 miles north, there are huge alterations taking place in major roads and Interstate interchanges. And, all around us, old 2-lane roads built in the '80's are being widened to four, six, and in one case, eight lanes to alter traffic flow. It's the kind of stuff on which I'd like to keep current more than annually, using an already year-old database in the latest disc.

Thanks for the video, Polar Bear.

Kev04C320 · 11-22-2008, 11:25 PM

This and the new E-class coupe might just bring me back to the MBZ camp once again.

Diesel Benz · 11-23-2008, 05:48 AM

Browser based applications would bring a lot of flexibility and on a Windows CE based device, should not be difficult to implement and run.

Google maps would be a nice add-on but a traditional kind of stored maps option would be a must for the next 20 years if not longer. Low cost and high BW wireless data at deserts would not appear very soon.

But an extension of features that already exist on mobile phones where a combination of stored maps and network server support is used would easily make the car application realistic.

11-21-2008, 01:47 PM	#2
ibeforreal Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 113 Drives: 1988 560SEC - 2003 S500 - Toyota Corolla (in the rain)	Now that is sick!!! Can't wait to get my hands on one of those. __________________ 2003 S500 With Distronic, Tire Pressure Monitor, Bucket seats in rear with recline and massage, integrated telephone, AMG Body, AMG Chrome Wheels, ABC Suspension, keyless go.

11-22-2008, 09:49 AM	#5
Skylaw MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 2,250 Drives: 2005 S500 4-Matic, 1978 450SL	It's a great technology, and offers far more than anything I have seen for car systems, whether from Europe or Japan. In my own area, which is not a new development (mid-'80's), there have been three major new, or altered, Interstate exchanges, and a new bridge is going up soon that will directly affect my neighborhood - over the course of two years. Just 5 and 10 miles north, there are huge alterations taking place in major roads and Interstate interchanges. And, all around us, old 2-lane roads built in the '80's are being widened to four, six, and in one case, eight lanes to alter traffic flow. It's the kind of stuff on which I'd like to keep current more than annually, using an already year-old database in the latest disc. Thanks for the video, Polar Bear. __________________ 2005 S500 4-Matic with Gateway 500 iPod integration 1978 450SL restoration project Formerly: 2000 S500 with Ice>Link Plus iPod integration, MikBox, and Upgraded voice control Last edited by Skylaw; 11-22-2008 at 09:58 AM.

11-22-2008, 11:25 PM	#6
Kev04C320 MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Coming through an airport near you Posts: 4,330 Drives: like a granny	This and the new E-class coupe might just bring me back to the MBZ camp once again. __________________ kev < E92 Interlagos Blue M3 >

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11-22-2008, 04:00 AM	#3
Moviela MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Orange County Posts: 2,132 Drives: 2005 C Wagon (No snickering please!)	Looks like we are back in 2005. Why would I want a nav system with a monthly fee? Are they building new highways so often I need the internet to keep me updated? All these features live in my laptop, and it has a 17 in screen.

11-23-2008, 05:48 AM	#7
Diesel Benz MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Europe Posts: 3,325 Drives: 221.122 & 212.025 & 204.089	Browser based applications would bring a lot of flexibility and on a Windows CE based device, should not be difficult to implement and run. Google maps would be a nice add-on but a traditional kind of stored maps option would be a must for the next 20 years if not longer. Low cost and high BW wireless data at deserts would not appear very soon. But an extension of features that already exist on mobile phones where a combination of stored maps and network server support is used would easily make the car application realistic.

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