Hyundai Equus is coming with an i pad instead of standard owners manual
06-17-10, 11:48 AM
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Hyundai Equus is coming with an i pad instead of standard owners manual
Hyundai seems like its setting the new benchmark for oem owners manuals. I wouldn't be surprised if many manufacturers follow. I thought it was interesting and wanted to share
Upon unveiling its most ambitious offering at April's New York Auto Show, Hyundai also made a splash by announcing that its 2011 Equus luxury sedan would come with a multimedia tablet PC in lieu of an owner's manual. Better still, not only would the device replace the weighty glovebox staple and save a few trees, but it would also serve as a digital liason between the owner and his or her dealership, helping to schedule maintenance through its Service Valet program, remind of routine maintenance, schedule vehicle (and loaner) pick-up and delivery, and so on. Speculation was that the unnamed tablet would take the form of the iPad, but up until now, Hyundai hasn't confirmed that it is, in fact, an Apple product.
Not only can Autoblog confirm that the Equus device is an iPad, we've learned what the specific model will be. According to company sources, Hyundai will provide owners with a 16-gig, wifi-enabled (non-3G) iPad with a custom case. As is fitting for a premium automobile, the latter will be a landscape-style high-end leather case that is custom-made for Hyundai, with an embossed logo, suede-like interior and a built-in kickstand.
Most interestingly, the owner's manual program will include all of the usual text and images, but also take advantage of the iPad's display capabilities by showing videos to explain the vehicle's functions.
The Equus-specific programs will arrive pre-installed alongside all other normal iPad software, and future updates will be available through iTunes, just like any other iPad program.
http://www.autoblog.com/2010/06/17/h...-full-details/
Upon unveiling its most ambitious offering at April's New York Auto Show, Hyundai also made a splash by announcing that its 2011 Equus luxury sedan would come with a multimedia tablet PC in lieu of an owner's manual. Better still, not only would the device replace the weighty glovebox staple and save a few trees, but it would also serve as a digital liason between the owner and his or her dealership, helping to schedule maintenance through its Service Valet program, remind of routine maintenance, schedule vehicle (and loaner) pick-up and delivery, and so on. Speculation was that the unnamed tablet would take the form of the iPad, but up until now, Hyundai hasn't confirmed that it is, in fact, an Apple product.
Not only can Autoblog confirm that the Equus device is an iPad, we've learned what the specific model will be. According to company sources, Hyundai will provide owners with a 16-gig, wifi-enabled (non-3G) iPad with a custom case. As is fitting for a premium automobile, the latter will be a landscape-style high-end leather case that is custom-made for Hyundai, with an embossed logo, suede-like interior and a built-in kickstand.
Most interestingly, the owner's manual program will include all of the usual text and images, but also take advantage of the iPad's display capabilities by showing videos to explain the vehicle's functions.
The Equus-specific programs will arrive pre-installed alongside all other normal iPad software, and future updates will be available through iTunes, just like any other iPad program.
http://www.autoblog.com/2010/06/17/h...-full-details/
06-17-10, 12:16 PM
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http://www.autoblog.com/2010/06/17/h...-full-details/
Just did a search on the equus and cant find this info from before. I still think its new if it just got to autoblog today
Just did a search on the equus and cant find this info from before. I still think its new if it just got to autoblog today
06-17-10, 02:04 PM
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https://www.clublexus.com/forums/car...ml#post5369163
Originally posted on April 2nd. (post 276) Autoblog's late.
Anyway, the 24 page Equus thread was closed for some reason and the car isn't even out yet.
Originally posted on April 2nd. (post 276) Autoblog's late.
Anyway, the 24 page Equus thread was closed for some reason and the car isn't even out yet.
06-17-10, 02:06 PM
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Originally posted on April 2nd. Autoblog's late.
Anyway, the 24 page Equus thread was closed for some reason and the car isn't even out yet.
Originally posted on April 2nd. Autoblog's late.
Anyway, the 24 page Equus thread was closed for some reason and the car isn't even out yet.
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06-17-10, 02:45 PM
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It's a cute gimmick, but not very practical. Plus, it could turn the car into a magnet for thieves. I'd much prefer they save the money and discount the price of the car. It is priced about $5000 too high for the marketplace.
06-17-10, 07:45 PM
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The Equus is the biggest luxury bargain since the 1990 Lexus LS400. It will literally cost 10's of thousands less than its competition.
You could actually buy an Equus and a Sonata together instead of an individual S-class or 7-series.
So in a sense, you not only get a free iPad, but a free Sonata.
