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Moving beyond the battery
Computing Unplugged Magazine - November 2008
What if you could have a car, powered by battery, that could drive at 80 mph and go 250 miles? Now, what if that battery could recharge in less than five minutes? That's the question Jorge Sosa explores in this fascinating edition of Green Tech.
Manage your car's mileage with AutoFile
Computing Unplugged Magazine - September 2008
With gas prices through the roof, and no relief in sight, many people are trying to drive less, or at least be more efficient about how they use their vehicles. But how do you know if your changes are having any effect? WakefieldSoft's AutoFile lets you see exactly how you're doing. Is it worth your money? Heather Wardell's review will clue you in.
Gas misers just wanna have fun
Computing Unplugged Magazine - September 2008
Contributor Jorge Sosa says that while he appreciates the Prius as a sensible transportation appliance, it has absolutely none of the traits that made him fall in love with cars as a wee Gen-X toddler. Fortunately, it's not too late to de-emasculate himself -- and there's hope for the rest of us as well. This is a smart article that's also funny as all heck.
America needs a Prius-beater
Computing Unplugged Magazine - August 2008
Now that $4-per-gallon gas is here -- and, although fluctuating, it's showing no signs of going away soon -- the time is high for Detroit to learn once again that small is beautiful. Sadly, it appears the Big Three aren't quite hip to that yet -- and they might not be for some time.
Introducing the relay
Computing Unplugged Magazine - July 2005
In an effort to expand our coverage of the unplugged world of the automobile, author Stephen Amontis gives an introduction to world of the 12v relay. In this example article, he details how to wire a set of fog lights to turn on and off with your headlights.
Auto PC/Windows CE for Automotive news bites
Pocket PC Life Magazine - May 2000
Unless you attend Society of Automotive Engineers meetings or watch news feeds really closely, you probably don't know about all the things going on in the Auto PC/Windows CE for Automotive arena. This month, Mark Moeller fills you in on the latest news.
New software products for the Auto PC
Pocket PC Life Magazine - April 2000
Over the past few months some exciting new software products have emerged from the Auto PC software industry, and Mark Moeller has been checking them out. In this month's informative article, he's going to introduce you to some of these new products.
A survey of Auto PC 2.0 for software developers
Pocket PC Life Magazine - March 2000
At this year's Consumer Electronics Show, Microsoft formally announced Microsoft Windows CE for Automotive 2.0. This month, Contributing Editor Mark Moeller takes a look at the insides of Auto PC 2.0 and examines what new design changes and programming interfaces are in this new product.
Next generation AutoPCs make a big debut at CES
Pocket PC Life Magazine - February 2000
This year's CES (Consumer Electronics Show) was huge, the biggest contributing editor Mark Moeller has seen, with many interesting new products displayed. Three new Auto PCs and one new peripheral were demonstrated at the show. All of the new systems feature faster processors, bigger screens, MP3 playback, and more advanced user interfaces. However, each of the companies has focused on different areas, giving the consumer a really nice choice in feature sets. Read this article to learn more about each of these new Auto PC marvels.
A look at the first year of the Auto PC with Microsoft
Pocket PC Life Magazine - December 1999
With 1999 winding down and the year 2000 about to start, Contributing Editor Mark Moeller takes a close look at the Auto PC, how far it has come, and where it still needs to go. Plus, read this important article for an exclusive interview with Dave Wright, Director of Business Development for the Auto PC at Microsoft.
Understanding the Auto PC's Running Application Model
Pocket PC Life Magazine - November 1999
The Auto PC, like a Palm-sized PC or Palm device, can be characterized as a cross between a computer and a consumer appliance. If you're interested in developing software to run on the ever-so-cool Auto PC, and you want to create a rich, expandable feature set without burdening the user with the need to know how things work internally, this incredibly helpful article is a must-read for you!
Giving your Auto PC a new name
Pocket PC Life Magazine - October 1999
Wouldn't it be cool if your Auto PC listened for a different wake up word? Why call it "Auto PC" when you can call it something like "HAL" or "KITT" (for those of us with a case Knight Rider envy)? You can actually do this rather easily with your Auto PC. Just follow the directions in this helpful and fun article by Mark Moeller.
A better microphone for Auto PC
Pocket PC Life Magazine - October 1999
Recently, Andrea Electronics has developed a microphone for the Auto PC that effectively gives the Auto PC four "ears" and the ability to focus on a single speaker. Will it vastly improve Auto PC speech recognition? You'll have to read Mark Moeller's article to find out.
CoPilot for the Auto PC
Pocket PC Life Magazine - September 1999
Our Auto PC expert, Mark Moeller, is back with a fascinating preview of an upcoming product called CoPilot, a turn-by-turn navigation system. According to Moeller, this product is hot. Read all about it in this exclusive sneak peek.
A survey of resources for Auto PC owners
Pocket PC Life Magazine - August 1999
Wow! Bet you had no idea there were so many cool goodies for the Auto PC. One of our favorite is the program that adjusts the volume of your radio automatically based on the speed (and thereby ambient noise level) of your car. For a complete overview of some of the coolest of the cool resources for Auto PC owners, read this article by contributing editor and Auto PC guru Mark Moeller. If you don't own an Auto PC, by the time you're done reading, you'll have a "Jones" for one of your own.
Getting started developing software for the Auto PC
Pocket PC Life Magazine - July 1999
We continue our series on the Auto PC by almost literally looking under the hood. If you're interested in developing software to run on the ever-so-cool Auto PC, you've come to the right place. That's because Auto PC guru Mark Moeller provides you with an incredibly helpful roadmap that'll get you started programming the Auto PC. Start your engines. Varrooom!
The AutoPC: Vision vs. Reality
Pocket PC Life Magazine - June 1999
Mark Moeller's an interesting guy. When he was at Microsoft, back in 1995, he was asked to design a computer for a car. His research became the original design for the AutoPC. What if you could be a bug on the wall and learn the original vision--not just what's on the market now--but the secrets of what might be possible? Now you can. This article's just one more exclusive insider story brought to you by the editors of Windows CE Power Magazine.
Fredlet reviews the UniMount
PalmPower Magazine - October 1998
The UniMount is one of the coolest PalmPilot gadgets to come along in a very long time. While it definitely appeals to the gadget freak in all of us, it will also appeal to all the road-warriors who need to use their organizers while on the road. UniMount is an ingenious device that allows you to mount your Palm organizer in your car and have it handy while traveling (although you never want to use it while the vehicle is in motion). In her trademark style, S. Fred Green reviews the UniMount and tells us why she gave it 4.25 marmots out of five. Extra credit if you know what a marmot is.
Cars, planes, and Palms, oh my!
PalmPower Magazine - April 1998
Can the PalmPilot save you money when buying a car? This was the all-too-serious question Editor-in-Chief David Gewirtz needed to answer. In this article, he tells you about how he loaded up his PalmPilot as both a defensive and offensive weapon in the war that is buying a new car, saving money, and not getting ripped off.
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