REDMOND, Wash. — June 15, 2011 — Hopefully you’re not scrambling for a last-minute Father’s Day gift. But if you are, there are plenty of cool devices running on Microsoft Windows Embedded platforms at your local electronics store (or even in the lot of your local car dealership) that dad will love. While external labels will tell you that these recommendations were produced by original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), such as Reycom, 3M, BLUROSSO, Ford, Fiat and others, what you probably didn’t know is that the underlying software system powering these devices is Windows Embedded.
Thumb through the images in the slideshow below for options geared toward the tech-savvy dad. You can also see some of the automobile manufacturers that are currently (or soon will be) featuring Windows Embedded Automotive software as part of their in-vehicle infotainment offerings.
A few weeks ago, the Microsoft News Center featured several of these Windows Embedded-powered devices in a slideshow highlighting a broad range of Microsoft products titled, “Gadgets, Games & More for Dads & Grads.” If you need to keep your options open, be sure to check out that story after reading this one and remember to follow @msftweb for all the latest Windows Embedded news, including partner product releases, platform upgrades, training seminars and much more.
The Tech Gifts Every Dad Must Have
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Reycom Entertainment Center100 (REC100)
This next-generation set-top box, based on Windows Embedded Standard 7 technology, lets Dad stream Internet movies, TV shows, games, music and apps when he’s not enjoying HD TV with time-shift. Dad can also entertain family and friends with videos, music and pictures from any personal computer or Windows Phone with the REC100’s multiroom feature.
BLUROSSO ITV
Italian company BLUROSSO brings elegance to television viewing with ITV, powered by Windows Embedded Standard 7. ITV changes the way customers enjoy TV, with features such as enhanced audio components, a Blu-ray player and full Internet access.
3M PocketProjector MP180
Powered by Windows Embedded CE, the 3M PocketProjector MP180 allows Dad to share the content that’s most important to him and his audience. With 32 lumens of brightness‚ 120 minutes of battery life and 4GB of internal memory‚ he can present with complete confidence in the boardroom or project home movies on the side of the house during barbecues. It even has Wi-Fi if he needs to browse the Web on the go.
Ford SYNC
A close up of the Ford SYNC automotive infotainment system details the excellence in graphic displays produced by the award-winning solution.
Kia UVO
Unveiled at the 2010 International CES, Kia UVO, powered by Microsoft, is an innovative and intelligent in-car communications and entertainment system.