General Motors is revealing its new version of in-car connectivity utilizing a driver's smart-phone. This device is expected have more features and rise above Ford's competing integrated system, Ford Sync.
Similar to the Ford Sync, it will allow drivers to utilize their smart-phone, play music and manipulate additional vehicle functions by voice command. It boast feature such as artist song and name display. Pandora online music service will be linked to the device as well.
"We're taking the infotainment system to the next level," Micky Bly, GM's chief engineer. "We've spent a lot of time on the human machine interface making sure customers do not have too many distractions."
The GM system, Chevy MyLink, will first debut sometime later in 2011 first in the Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric Jetson's car and the Equinox crossover. The system will eventually be offered on other GM vehicles.
MyLink adds stereo audio streaming and wireless control of smart-phones. GM built the MyLink chassis on the Bluetooth hands-free calling capability already offered in some of its vehicles.
As displayed above, MyLink includes a high-resolution, 7", full-color touch-screen display that makes media selection a breeze to navigate. Above all, it retains all capabilities of today's high tech entertainment units.
Bly says the system is in no way a response to Ford Sync. General Motors has realized the popularity of smart-phones and the stringent hands free laws most states are dealing with today.
On-star has been GM's longest running optional in-car system that uses a live operator through a hands free integrated system. Ford introduced the Microsoft Sync system several years ago which changed the way a driver communicates hands-free through the in-car devices -- from smartphones to MP3 players. Hyundai and Kia now have similar systems and Toyota is currently working to get it's version on the market.
For additional information related to in-car Bluetooth devices, Bluetooth headsets and hands free Bluetooth equipment, visit Bluetoothforthecar.com
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