[brdl04]

I got out of a meeting yesterday with a certain car company that rhymes with "spysler" and they are putting beats audio in their flagship sedan. This will be huge for webos possibly.

[sledge007]

It would be huge for spysler too, because I have one and the stock stereo is less than stellar, I can assure you that!

[Rockbeast]

I could use a new stereo too, cause the stereo system in my car seems stuck on one station...I think it's November 5, 1955...strange name for a radio station...must be satellite radio or something.

I guess I can't complain, the radio came with the car. I got it from some old junkyard, it's a real blast from the past, a Delorean! I think it's been modified though...may be a hybrid now. I haven't really gotten it out on the highway though...until now. I think I'll see what she's got...see ya later! Or sooner.

[kkhanmd]

Beats audio, doesnt mean webOS, I wish H/P would make more effort to bring webOS to Cars and TV's before google takes over. I have MS Sync in my Escape, so wish it was webOS, so clumsy to use. Only good thing about it voice recognization. Hope H/P buys a voice recog company or software.

[brdl04]

Beats audio, doesnt mean webOS, I wish H/P would make more effort to bring webOS to Cars and TV's before google takes over. I have MS Sync in my Escape, so wish it was webOS, so clumsy to use. Only good thing about it voice recognization. Hope H/P buys a voice recog company or software.

I think if they can incorporate beats audio in the Pre3 and with the Touchpad, than people will equate the two. I know if there was a phone that offered a Bose experience, it would be cool to me.

[ahitz]

I think if they can incorporate beats audio in the Pre3 and with the Touchpad, than people will equate the two. I know if there was a phone that offered a Bose experience, it would be cool to me.

FWIW, the Pre 3 doesn't have Beats.

[brdl04]

FWIW, the Pre 3 doesn't have Beats.

True, but any publicity for HP and Touchpad will help smartphone sales

[ahitz]

True, but any publicity for HP and Touchpad will help smartphone sales

Except it's being associated with a car company that doesn't have a particularly high-end reputation right now. But you're right, (almost) any publicity is good publicity.

The Dr. Dre connection is interesting. He probably told them "You like my boy Eminem, how about you check out my Beats Audio..."

"...and while you're at it why don't you make an app for this TouchPad and maybe I'll put your car in our music video."

[ijip]

yeah, if they are going to incorporate beats audio then that will be just the tip of the icebreg. i mean maybe u can stream it over bluetooth audio too ?
plus if u look at jag they are developing a system that lets u hook up any phone with a usb connection and u get the phone screen displayed on the dash.
maybe hp can throw in something like this or develop something even more intergrated with WebOS since they showed it running appliances on the touchpad. it would be nice if u can check for faults straight on ure phone or tablet instead of having to go to the dealer -=X

[Suntan]

I don’t see this as a huge boost to HPs phones.

Just as I don’t feel compelled to buy Microsoft keyboards and mice just because Ford uses the Sync system.

You’re grasping at straws.

-Suntan

[OldSkoolVWLover]

I don’t see this as a huge boost to HPs phones.

Just as I don’t feel compelled to buy Microsoft keyboards and mice just because Ford uses the Sync system.

You’re grasping at straws.

-Suntan

Not if they integrate a form of WebOS into factory Nav for the company. May not be the first thing they do with this contract, but if they already have a contract with a PC company that has a GUI, it could lead to that company building the interface for their high end interfaces.

[ijip]

you know, i was just thinking.... chrysler is owned by Fiat now.
that may not sound like a big deal to americaqns but Fiat is like one of the biggest car manufacturers in the world, and the own Ferrari -=)
hhahha now we can all dream of webos on a Ferrari or Masseratii ... so yeah if they can go beyond Beatsaudio then the potential is very huge

[OldSkoolVWLover]

you know, i was just thinking.... chrysler is owned by Fiat now.
that may not sound like a big deal to americaqns but Fiat is like one of the biggest car manufacturers in the world, and the own Ferrari -=)
hhahha now we can all dream of webos on a Ferrari or Masseratii ... so yeah if they can go beyond Beatsaudio then the potential is very huge

Good point, especially with HP continually saying they are looking at a global market.

[bobsentell]

I think a webOS controlled media console in a car is not out of the realm of possibility. It would make for a better experience than the iPad. At least with webOS, you could back out to start a music playlist and you won't have to wait for your GPS map to reload.

[Rangt#AC]

Would be cool to see app to control those beats speakers :-P

Here is the commercial highlighting the beats speakers in this car with our favorite Doc :-P (Can't wait to see him pimping out the Pre3 or TP)

[fxspec06]

I'm trying to think of an audio brand name that hasn't been incorporated into a stock audio system. What I can't understand is why no matter how much you pay for a stock audio system , the components end up looking and sounding cheap when compared to even a minimal aftermarket system.

I'm into HT as well.. and same goes for HT.. no matter how much you pay for a HTIB, the components end up looking and sounding cheap when compared to even a minimal pieced together system...

[sledge007]

Sigh... My fault for sticking with a stock 300 and not a C, even though in Spring of 2008 I could have gotten the C for almost the same price, I backed off as gas was $1.48/litre, & my F-150 was costing me around $120/week in gas. As a result, missed out on the higher end stereo.

(Currently my stereo works when it wants to. No rhyme or reason)

sigh...more things to buy.

[iowahawk19]

Looks like it would be pretty easy to use that touchscreen with webOS.

[fwinst]

I could use a new stereo too, cause the stereo system in my car seems stuck on one station...I think it's November 5, 1955...strange name for a radio station...must be satellite radio or something.

I guess I can't complain, the radio came with the car. I got it from some old junkyard, it's a real blast from the past, a Delorean! I think it's been modified though...may be a hybrid now. I haven't really gotten it out on the highway though...until now. I think I'll see what she's got...see ya later! Or sooner.

Check the Flux Capacitor, and make sure you've got fuel in Mr. Fusion.

[brdl04]

I don’t see this as a huge boost to HPs phones.

Just as I don’t feel compelled to buy Microsoft keyboards and mice just because Ford uses the Sync system.

You’re grasping at straws.

-Suntan

There is no publicity that can hurt Hp/webos right now. Its not like we are talking about the most popular OS on the planet here....