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VIDEO: BMW ConnectDrive mobile internet in action
The Internet is everywhere, and later this year BMW is joining other digitally connected automakers with its own mobile web service. We gave you details on the ConnectDrive mobile Internet while we were in Geneva, and BMW TV is following up with video of how the technology works. After the jump is a short promotional video that shows what the BMW interface looks like from the cabin of a new X6. If you've got an iPhone or any other mobile device that uses the EDGE network for access to the web, try not to choke when ConnectDrive Internet boss Daniel Wittwer calls the surfing experience "fast and pleasant." Yeah, right. Regardless of the speed, the technology won't be available in the US any time soon, but it'll be available in Europe later this year.
[Source: YouTube via: eGMCarTech]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
James 10:21AM (3/27/2008)
Why would BMW launch this in Europe with EDGE? 3G has replaced EDGE in most European markets.
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al 12:30PM (3/27/2008)
bmw doesnt launch it on edge
IF thats the access point used the guy says
DKB_SATX 12:47PM (3/27/2008)
al: According to the linked autoblog article about connectdrive: "The German automaker chose EDGE (Enhanced Data Rates for GSM Evolution) technology for the internet hook up because it's available on a broad scale..."
Kristina 3:34PM (3/27/2008)
I knew it wouldn't take long before internet was in a vehicle. Imagine the distractions now - does it come with a family safe filter?
Kristina
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Carlos 11:37AM (6/24/2008)
oh come on... it would be great if the US 2009 models come with it ... just like they are going to have harddrives insted of DVD's for navigation too....
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