These Blaupunkt prototypes indicate a promising future for the prospect of in-dash Internet radio in cars. At this year's CES, Blaupunkt and miRoamer will announce their partnership, which makes these prototypes above look pretty good for production.
The two models are the New Jersey 600i and the Hamburg 600i, respectively. According to Wired, these head units will provide in-dash navigation of tens of thousands of miRoamer stations that are already available via computer and available for access by car starting on January 1, 2009.
I'm thrilled at the prospect of not having to use unwieldy cords and plugs to access Pandora on my iPhone in the car. Let's hope these in-dash head units come to fruition sooner rather than later.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- In-dash Internet Radio
- In-car technology that incorporates Internet radio will revolutionize the driving experience.
- Partnerships Between Automakers and Internet Radio Providers
- Collaborations between automakers and Internet radio providers offer opportunities to create innovative technologies for in-car audio.
- Integration of Navigation and Audio Systems
- The integration of navigation and audio systems will provide a seamless driving experience and create opportunities for new services for drivers.
Sectors Adopting This
- Automotive Industry
- Partnerships and collaborations between automakers and technology providers will spur the development of innovative in-car technologies.
- Internet Radio Industry
- The growth in demand for in-car Internet radio technology provides a market opportunity for Internet radio providers to expand their reach and create new partnerships.
- Navigation Systems Industry
- The integration of navigation and audio systems in cars creates opportunities for navigation system providers to expand their product offerings and provide new services to drivers.
