Chrysler gears up for in-car internet
June 30, 2008 by Karl Peskett
Chrysler has made its intentions clear to introduce an in-car web feature to all its new models from 2009 onwards.
This makes it the first manufacturer to offer Wi-Fi on a mass scale, with plans to introduce the system in all 2009 model Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep branded cars.
Utilising Autonet Mobile’s router, the unit will cost around US$450 plus installation of US$50, and an ongoing usage fee of US$29 per month. The big news is that your in-car ‘net will operate at 600-800 kilobits per second.
Chrysler’s infotainment system – named uconnect – is said to have the ability to integrate phone, satnav, media players, and satellite TV, making for a pleasant stay in the dog-house if ever the need arises.
Chrysler Australia’s Jerry Stamoulis, Manager of Public Relations has told CarAdvice that it’s possible that Australia would receive the system.
“Availability has yet to be confirmed at this early stage but we look forward to seeing some, if not all of these new offerings in our vehicles in the near future,” said Mr Stamoulis.
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Useless.
Wi-Fi and a connection fee? Thats a first.
Wi-Fi would be useless in Australia considering we have no large city networks as do other countries.
Maybe it you mean 3G? Data on 3G is very expensive in Australia.
Whats wrong with a descent phone browser. The iPhone is out July 11 and has the best portable web browser (safari) to date. Also supports Wi-fi and 3G.
Article not very well written.
Yeah good idea chrysler. Give people another distraction so they can have a crash.
Ah, this is actually what it does:
“Using either Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity passengers can link to an on-board 30GB hard drive that can be stuffed with music, video, and pictures. Using a cell phone with a data-plan passengers can also connect to the Internet using Chrysler’s Uconnect technology.”
Useless I still say.
what ever happened to…….
mobile phones for phone calls
TV’s for watching TV
Cameras for taking Photos
computers for internet connection
honestly,
it makes me wonder how people could have such a need to compromise on the items purpose rather than having the full bred version.
its really just for showing off if you ask me.
remember the fridges with internet built into them?
who is going to stand in the kitchen infront of the fridge to surf the net?
and i also ask who is going to go out to the garage and surf the net on a smaller screen then the household PC
It’ll no doubt be extremely reliable as well, just like their cars…
What, VW’s?
You’ve all missed the point.
When you’re stuck at the side of the road waiting to be towed to the dealer, you can carry on your business with the internet connection.
Just gotta have faith that your battery isn’t the problem item :)
Oh, therefore this should be standard on all european cars in Australia!!!