CNet’s car division is looking for the 2007 Tech Car of the year. Among the list of 10 cars they picked that they think have great technology is, of course, the 2007 MINI Cooper S.
>We looked back at the cars we’ve seen this year and came up with 10 nominees for Tech Car of the Year. These cars all showed good cabin technology packages, with some interesting powertrain and platform tech.
The seemed impressed with the MINI.
>With its BMW-sourced turbocharged engine, a sporty profile, and hairpin-hugging handling, the Mini Cooper S is a tear-away ride. What might have slipped your notice is that this compact coupe is also a tech powerhouse. The 2007 model is available with a wealth of advanced audio options, including an intelligent iPod interface, HD Radio, and a booming sound system.
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The MINI has a way to go in the voting. I voted, how about the rest of you?
Voted! We are currently in 4th place.
just voted
ironic that they go on about the sound system which people who really like sound systems hate…
Intelligent iPod interface?!
>Intelligent iPod interface?!
Either it’s tongue and cheek or the bar is very very low.
Voted. Although I have not seen it for myself yet, I have to figure the R56 official iPod adapter must be better than the R50/R53 one was. Am I mistaken?
It is. However I think some of us are just frustrated in knowing that it could have been much better if the software was refined a bit.
Or <a href="http://www.gbmini.net/wp/2007/12/r56_navstereo_ipod/" rel="nofollow">try this link to my R56/iPod review</a> since the above one got mangled 🙁
Mangled link comment deleted.
It’s Markdown that ’causes that. the underscore character always means <i>italics</i> and breaks links.
Thanks, DB 🙂
I voted ! NEXT….
Sadly all the features listed are optional.
Moved up to 3rd place!
Getting close to second place. You can vote each day!
It will be interesting to see if the new USB iPod interface that comes with the Bluetooth system has better implementation. The 2007 system still uses the same connection as the CD changer which may explain the limitations. Even if you were to load the changer with MP3 CDs it’s unlikely that you would have more than 255 songs per disc. The USB connection may not need to work through the legacy CD changer bus so it may not have the same limitations.
Almost in second place….a few more votes people.
Yeah! Second place!