Volkswagen to enhance iPod connectivity
Let's face it,
people want computing power in their cars. We've seen people cram their Mac minis into their vehicles, and many
manufacturers now offer factory-installed iPod
connectivity as an option. Volkswagen must have been paying attention to both trends, as their new prototype
interface demonstrates. It's called "Gypsy,"
and really is a PC in the car's dashboard. There's a slot into which an iPod can be inserted (not in the glove box, but
right on the dashboard), and a screen from which the iPod can be completely controlled. Browse any playlist, genre,
artist...just as if you were using the iPod itself.It's still under development, but it looks pretty cool. CNET has a video of Gypsy interacting with an iPod.
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tush
I like how they still use the 3G iPod for pics like that, boy I wish I still had mine. I miss the all white, all touch action.
OWRC
Given that there is a Widget manager I think we can say that it is quite likely.
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soundboy64
I found more pics of it, notice the backgrounds are all from OS X (tiger) maybe it runs on a mac....?
http://www.razzadesignworks.com/vw_gui.htm
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