The Tesla Model S has an amazing 17" touch
panel display in the dash board, offering full internet access along with a
full gamut of infotainment services, which now include the TuneIn internet
radio streaming platform.
TuneIn, the service to access radio broadcasts
over the Internet, announced today it will be available on the Tesla Model S
touch panel display. This makes the 200th distribution deal for TuneIn, and is
the first time TuneIn has been available in any vehicle dashboard system
without the use of a smart-phone application. This underscores the flexibility
of the Model S touch panel display.
The
center display on the Tesla Model S dashboard is a 17" LCD display.
Software running on the display runs an infotainment system, that controls the
heating and cooling system, lets the driver customize settings on the Model S,
and tune in radio stations and the like. It also sports full Internet access
using 3G wireless
technologies, and there is a full web browser running on the display.
The new TuneIn application for the Tesla Model S
lets the driver tune in to any of the myriad of internet radio stations, from
around the world, available via the TuneIn service. The company claims the
TuneIn application user experience is designed for minimal distraction, and
screen shots provided by the company look similar to tuning a radio. With the
TuneIn App for iPhone one programs in "Presets" which appear on a
home screen for easy access to favorite stations, or one uses the search function
to find desired stations.
TuneIn broadcasts stream
over the Internet connection built into the Model S. The service provides
excellent sound quality even for radio stations located on other continents.
For example, the yearly TT
ZERO electric motorcycle race is broadcast live by Manx Radio, one of the
stations available through TuneIn, allowing a reporter to cover the race
without attending in person. TuneIn obviously consumes Internet data, but it's
unclear from the Tesla Motors website whether the Model S owner will incur any
data charges as do smart phone users.
The Tesla Model S is an all electric sedan manufactured
by the company which brought us the Tesla Roadster. It has a EPA certified 265 mile driving
range (Tesla claims over 300
miles), with performance that
smokes the Tesla Roadster, and an amazing range of features.
“Tesla
is a true innovator and Model S showcases a beautiful way to enhance what is
already an amazing driving experience through seemingly endless listening
options on TuneIn,” said John Donham, CEO, TuneIn. “We strive to bring the
TuneIn service to as many places as possible so our listeners can enjoy their
favorite songs, teams and personalities whenever they want. We are honored to
be part of Tesla’s vision and are thrilled to hit this milestone of our 200th
platform.”
From:njytouch
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