spkennyuk
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Still can't see it happening. Computer hardware moves way too fast for embedding in cars. Look at the iPhone 4 you have in the draw. Not only will it not run the current software, it probably *can't* run the current software. When the new hardware becomes available, everyone codes to take advantage of the new features.
*If* it was *just* a display mirror (and control) it might be feasible to keep it going for maybe 10 years. But then resolutions (for example) would change too much and the screen in the car wouldn't be able to show the image. Compute is just not consumer durable as yet.
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Thats exactly what i mean Chris. I probably didnt make it clear in my description. The touch screen in the dash would just plug into the upgradeable infotainment system in the boot.
You could update the infotainment hardware every 5 years or so and it be still be reasonably up to date. Faster processor more ram bigger hdd or ssd and latest software.
The screen / control unit in the dash would eventually fail but again if its a standard size /shape screen then it could be a standard part to replace in the custom facia.
I really think the only way it would happen is for apple and android to produce the kit and supply to the car manufacturers. That way it would encourage a 2 to 3 year upgrade cycle in the same way as we have with mobile phones. More money for the software companies and the car companies if they put their mind to it.