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CVA19 Champion Author Salem Posts:2,393 Points:632,100 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Jun 8, 2012 7:06:10 PM Ignore CVA19 Report Abuse Drivers may be texting behind the wheel in epidemic numbers, but it turns out they don’t even want social media in their cars, according to a report in the Detroit Free Press. A new survey from technology consultancy Gartner found that when it comes to in-car technology, consumers are mostly looking for applications related to driving, like maps and weather forecasts. Social media outlets like Facebook and Twitter rank near the bottom of the list. Nevertheless, the report found that 82 percent of car owners will pay something for cloud-connected apps related to safety or entertainment. But the product manager for Microsoft’s Windows automotive embedded applications, Steve Bridgeland tells the paper that there’s not much of a demand for a large “apps marketplace” for cars. Visit Fox News / Detroit Free Press for full article

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Drivers may be texting behind the wheel in epidemic numbers, but it turns out they don’t even want social media in their cars, according to a report in the Detroit Free Press.

A new survey from technology consultancy Gartner found that when it comes to in-car technology, consumers are mostly looking for applications related to driving, like maps and weather forecasts.

Social media outlets like Facebook and Twitter rank near the bottom of the list.

Nevertheless, the report found that 82 percent of car owners will pay something for cloud-connected apps related to safety or entertainment. But the product manager for Microsoft’s Windows automotive embedded applications, Steve Bridgeland tells the paper that there’s not much of a demand for a large “apps marketplace” for cars.

Visit Fox News / Detroit Free Press for full article

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jrs4125 Champion Author Indiana Posts:2,893 Points:618,470 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Jun 10, 2012 5:19:03 AM Ignore jrs4125 Report Abuse Alrighty then
SycamoreISU Champion Author Indiana Posts:1,065 Points:275,825 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Jun 9, 2012 10:08:56 PM Ignore SycamoreISU Report Abuse I find this encouraging. Maybe people are realizing that they need to pay attention to the road.
listerone Champion Author Boston Posts:3,488 Points:903,600 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Jun 9, 2012 7:27:24 PM Ignore listerone Report Abuse I don't want Facebook at all....or Twitter either.
335d1 Champion Author Virginia Posts:2,519 Points:785,770 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Jun 9, 2012 1:49:52 PM Ignore 335d1 Report Abuse Why would anyone want either in a car?
joebobdiddly Champion Author California Posts:4,201 Points:972,195 Joined:Jul 2010	Message Posted: Jun 9, 2012 10:25:46 AM Ignore joebobdiddly Report Abuse Duh
BEGTWO Champion Author Maryland Posts:2,072 Points:750,640 Joined:Sep 2010	Message Posted: Jun 9, 2012 7:28:14 AM Ignore BEGTWO Report Abuse I Don't!!!!
Joeski1 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:10,202 Points:1,768,560 Joined:Dec 2004	Message Posted: Jun 9, 2012 7:11:48 AM Ignore Joeski1 Report Abuse so why do they think so many folks are driving around looking at their "stupid" phones when driving?
MImusicman Champion Author Michigan Posts:2,013 Points:435,375 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Jun 9, 2012 6:15:59 AM Ignore MImusicman Report Abuse They needed to study that?
ClarkSC Champion Author South Carolina Posts:3,214 Points:1,038,130 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: Jun 9, 2012 5:44:46 AM Ignore ClarkSC Report Abuse We don't want.
mike1881 Champion Author Fayetteville Posts:1,437 Points:592,125 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Jun 9, 2012 5:38:38 AM Ignore mike1881 Report Abuse Too much social media as it is. The car is my quiet time. Facebook and twitter are the LAST things I want in my car.
gs7101 Champion Author San Antonio Posts:5,653 Points:395,795 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Jun 9, 2012 4:05:47 AM Ignore gs7101 Report Abuse I'm one of those who don't want them!
MusicalMan7 All-Star Author Ohio Posts:597 Points:93,430 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Jun 9, 2012 12:43:33 AM Ignore MusicalMan7 Report Abuse I don't even want Failbook or Twitter in my HOME.
TRYWI All-Star Author Appleton Posts:898 Points:282,150 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Jun 9, 2012 12:34:56 AM Ignore TRYWI Report Abuse ?
alterman156 Champion Author New York Posts:7,625 Points:1,584,250 Joined:Dec 2008	Message Posted: Jun 9, 2012 12:26:38 AM Ignore alterman156 Report Abuse I don't want to do facebook in the car.
DaNewt Veteran Author Illinois Posts:457 Points:101,180 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jun 8, 2012 11:48:38 PM Ignore DaNewt Report Abuse Plus the fact that it's illegal for 'drivers' to such things. They are supposed to be paying attention solely to their driving. Multitasking is one thing. But when peoples lives are on the line; that's an entirely different priority which needs to be taken care of.
Vette1967 Champion Author Albany Posts:6,107 Points:1,303,700 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Jun 8, 2012 11:33:33 PM Ignore Vette1967 Report Abuse No surprise here. Who wants to pay extra for this waste of time.
mpg611 Champion Author Cleveland Posts:2,479 Points:596,795 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Jun 8, 2012 11:31:08 PM Ignore mpg611 Report Abuse When Im driving a vehicle, then Im driving a vehicle. Dont have time to mess on Twitter, Facebook, or whatever social media.
fuel2use Champion Author Seattle Posts:3,609 Points:757,945 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Jun 8, 2012 11:18:59 PM Ignore fuel2use Report Abuse I agree.
Gazas Champion Author Oakland Posts:2,394 Points:474,600 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Jun 8, 2012 11:07:04 PM Ignore Gazas Report Abuse Good.
ExplorerWA Champion Author Washington Posts:4,235 Points:823,975 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Jun 8, 2012 10:44:42 PM Ignore ExplorerWA Report Abuse I sure don't want it, never have.
me2002 All-Star Author Toledo Posts:763 Points:319,205 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Jun 8, 2012 10:34:28 PM Ignore me2002 Report Abuse No need for twitter or facebook anywhere or anytime. Such a waste of time.
davenles Champion Author Texas Posts:3,336 Points:745,610 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jun 8, 2012 10:16:20 PM Ignore davenles Report Abuse Why would they even ask?
doeslayersr Champion Author Illinois Posts:9,298 Points:898,730 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Jun 8, 2012 9:54:15 PM Ignore doeslayersr Report Abuse No kidding? There is no reason to have FB or twitter in your vehicle.
VanIsleRover Champion Author British Columbia Posts:2,610 Points:605,780 Joined:Apr 2010	Message Posted: Jun 8, 2012 9:42:10 PM Ignore VanIsleRover Report Abuse I don't think so. What are these people doing that we see texting while driving? Looking for a map??? DUH! Weather forecast? double DUH! Who paid for this survey? Put the phones DOWN and focus on driving...
esq262 Champion Author Asheville Posts:2,998 Points:673,665 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Jun 8, 2012 9:41:06 PM Ignore esq262 Report Abuse I agree
scottriedel Sophomore Author Tennessee Posts:202 Points:379,580 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Jun 8, 2012 9:32:23 PM Ignore scottriedel Report Abuse sad
Jeff4U Champion Author Atlanta Posts:8,890 Points:1,879,830 Joined:Nov 2004	Message Posted: Jun 8, 2012 9:09:08 PM Ignore Jeff4U Report Abuse I don't need or want either at home or away. Life passes us by much too quickly to waste it on chit-chat - or bloated egos.
HorizonChaser Champion Author Montgomery Posts:2,115 Points:481,910 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Jun 8, 2012 8:54:32 PM Ignore HorizonChaser Report Abuse Why would we want them in our cars? And wouldn't having them add to the vile sin that is plaguing America now - distracted driving?!? Shock & Horror! Shame on fb & twitter for wanting to be ubiquitous.
BBopp Champion Author Dayton Posts:6,944 Points:1,956,930 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: Jun 8, 2012 7:52:19 PM Ignore BBopp Report Abuse I don't want it either.
FuelishGuy All-Star Author Edmonton Posts:823 Points:950,855 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Jun 8, 2012 7:31:00 PM Ignore FuelishGuy Report Abuse ...don't care for it on my laptop, let alone in my car!
humblepie Champion Author Toledo Posts:35,312 Points:2,399,070 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Jun 8, 2012 7:24:13 PM Ignore humblepie Report Abuse MOST ADULT DONT WANT FECEBOOK OR TWITTER PERIOD
bandannaman Champion Author New Jersey Posts:1,849 Points:365,610 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Jun 8, 2012 7:12:11 PM Ignore bandannaman Report Abuse Good decision.
BuckyTJones Champion Author Salt Lake City Posts:4,932 Points:967,950 Joined:Mar 2010	Message Posted: Jun 8, 2012 7:11:04 PM Ignore BuckyTJones Report Abuse I don't want it at home either.