Filed under: Gadgets, Tech, Lamborghini
Asus and Lamborghini to release iPhone rival
iPod integration has become more and more prevalent in the automotive industry, as automakers offer the compatibility on models ranging from subcompacts up to exotic supercars. But this is taking it a step further: a Lamborghini iPhone.
Reports indicate that Asus, the computer company that has previously partnered with the Audi-controlled exotic carmaker on special-edition laptops, will unveil a Lamborghini-branded PDA phone to rival Apple's iPhone at the CeBit tech show next month in Germany. Little is known at this point, but it is expected to run either the Pro or 6.1 edition of the Windows Mobile operating system and pack WiFi, Bluetooth and 3G connectivity, a touch screen and a 520 MHz Qualcomm CPU. One website is already taking pre-orders for £464.13 tax-in ($916), and we'll be sure to keep an eye out for more details and pics after the device is unveiled.
[Source: Luxurylaunches.com]
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warsteiner89 3:56PM (2/27/2008)
geez, what on earth do lamborghinis have anything to do with pda's? i know the cross-branding is all the rage these days but what's next, Porsche-branded microwaves?
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Ivan 6:48AM (2/28/2008)
In fact, Porsche Design already makes kitchens. And pipes.
Justin 3:55PM (2/28/2008)
And radios!
kiff 4:07PM (2/27/2008)
Finally. An Iphone for the discerning user.
Needs to come with one of these:
http://www.meshhat.com/nim1snlwifpi.html
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Anti-believer 4:17PM (2/27/2008)
NO! don't do that!
Next hyundai and kia will have identical phones!
even worse... GM will have 10 of same damn thing!
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Vintage 4:58PM (2/27/2008)
Hrm, I am sensing the future. It involves carbon fiber, flashy looks, and a dismal operating system and inflated price tag. Just like any other automaker-branded cellphone.
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John Calkins 8:58PM (2/27/2008)
I love my iPhone for the looks, phone, camera and the video ability. But it doesn't have a practical use for an operation system yet. They are coming out with the ability for the user to write software, but will need to increase speed before that is useful. http://hotcookies.net
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macdoc 4:56AM (2/28/2008)
Windows Mobile operating system....LOL!!
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Polly Prissy Pants 8:42AM (2/28/2008)
While avoiding the closed, proprietary Apple junk and going with a more open platform like Windows Mobile is nice, it'll take more than a better product to beat the iPhone. People buy brands, not products, and even though Lamborghini is a cool brand it means nothing in the world of PDAs or other high tech devices.
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Justin 3:56PM (2/28/2008)
I love Windows Mobile...I'm on my 3rd since 2004, and it just keeps getting better.
Open platform (who knew Microsoft would be better here?) FTW!
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