The annual Specialty Equipment Market Association show in Las Vegas isn’t open to the public, but news of the surprises and exciting designs in the show are released to the public through various media outlets. The show regularly features innovative souped-up vehicles and the latest in cutting-edge aftermarket trends and components, all for the perusal of an estimated 100,000 automotive industry insiders.
Ford anticipates having the mobile office available for consumers to purchase as a dealer-installed accessory package. The system uses a flat Stargate Mobile computer, mounted on a stand between the seats and powered by the truck’s battery. The computer stays connected to the Internet at all times using a broadband wireless cellular card. Its touch screen option eliminates the need for a mouse or keyboard. The computer can be removed from its stand and taken out of the truck for use in an office or a work site.
According to Patty Dilger, director of North American automotive and industrial equipment for Microsoft Corp., "It’s super rugged. You can drop it in the dirt, pick it up, brush it off, and you’re good to go." Microsoft worked in partnership with Ford to develop the mobile office, which uses the Windows XP Professional operating system. Dilger said this is the first time Windows XP has been available as a dealer-installed option in a vehicle. Microsoft already has an operating system called Windows Automotive that is currently available in about 18 different models of vehicles.
Ford anticipates having the mobile office available for consumers to purchase as a dealer-installed accessory package. The system uses a flat Stargate Mobile computer, mounted on a stand between the seats and powered by the truck’s battery. The computer stays connected to the Internet at all times using a broadband wireless cellular card. Its touch screen option eliminates the need for a mouse or keyboard. The computer can be removed from its stand and taken out of the truck for use in an office or a work site.
According to Patty Dilger, director of North American automotive and industrial equipment for Microsoft Corp., "It’s super rugged. You can drop it in the dirt, pick it up, brush it off, and you’re good to go." Microsoft worked in partnership with Ford to develop the mobile office, which uses the Windows XP Professional operating system. Dilger said this is the first time Windows XP has been available as a dealer-installed option in a vehicle. Microsoft already has an operating system called Windows Automotive that is currently available in about 18 different models of vehicles.
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