e.Digital Corporation (fka EDIG)

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By: cksla $$$$
Reply To: 608374 by redwing99 $$$$ Wednesday, 7 Feb 2001 at 10:47 AM EST
Post # of 672520


redwing- here are some of my words re the Cadillac Seville; i have also had extensive posts regarding edig/telematics and the motorola iRadio.

By: cksla $$$$
Reply To: 608323 by wolfpackvoltare $$$$ Wednesday, 7 Feb 2001 at 1:23 AM EST
Post # of 608418


wolf---http://ragingbull.lycos.com/mboard/boards.cgi?board=CLB00154&read=18295

http://ragingbull.lycos.com/mboard/boards.cgi?board=CLB00154&read=18302

For 2001 General Motors is offering Bose Infotainment systems in some of its vehicles, notably its higher-end cars and sport utility vehicles. GM's philosophy on this system is, "hands-free and eyes-free to watch the road." The Infotainment systems itself offers cell phone, OnStar (remote, computer-controlled navigation, vehicle diagnosis and roadside assistance system), email, voice mail, Web browsing, vehicle navigation and other computer-based access technology, all for in-car use. The system has voice-recognition capability for personal security and everything is hands-free for maximum safety. Those who have the need for a "mobile office" or who feel they need to be in constant communication will find this system irresistible.

Other manufacturers are offering similar systems to the Bose Infotainment. Some are hands-free and some aren't, and some, like Mercedes-Benz, offer total voice command for everything, including the climate control and audio systems.
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INFOTAINMENT WITH BOSE AUDIO SYSTEM

A significant addition to the 2001 Seville is the Infotainment with Bose audio system. The system integrates complete full-function color map-based navigation with radio, CD-ROM, compact flash memory and audio playback.

The system is voice-controlled, which supports the Cadillac philosophy of "eyes on the road, hands on the wheel." Drivers can interface with the system’s many features, including:

E-mail capability – Have your e-mail downloaded and read to you. The system provides a link to the Internet, allowing downloading of text files. This particular feature will be test-marketed in several areas of the country to gauge customer interest.

Cell phone integration unit – Docks a portable cell phone and allows cell phone control via voice recognition or front panel keypad.

Infrared port – This function allows handheld devices such as personal data assistants to exchange information with the system.

CD/CD-ROM – Plays music CDs, reads CD-ROM databases such as maps and allows software upgrades.

Voice memo recorder – Voice messages may be recorded, stored and played back at a later time.

Voice recognition – Occupants can activate the system through voice command.

Navigation – Drivers can select a destination and have turn-by-turn directions read to them, as well as see a color map of the display.
Importantly, except for displaying station information in radio mode or navigation turn-by-turn information, the screen menus for e-mail and browser capability are disabled unless the vehicle is stopped – a built-in safety feature to help minimize the time drivers’ eyes are off the road and hands off the wheel.
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http://ragingbull.lycos.com/mboard/boards.cgi?board=CLB00154&read=18298
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and last is the reason we heard no intel/edig pr in late 2000 like FF/RP thought- Cadillac after originally planning to have the infotainment in the initial run of the 2001 Cadillac Seville has delayed it; i spoke to a cadillac dealership today and asked when; the salesman did not know but said usually would be added to a later run which probably will be may/june; he was going to see if he could find out more specific info.

http://ragingbull.lycos.com/mboard/boards.cgi?board=CLB00154&read=18321