Hitting the road for a relaxing drive after a hard day's work is the dream for many motorcycle enthusiasts. Once the snow is off the roads, many maximize those miles they can spend on their bike by driving it to and from work.
Intel has recently showcased a motorcycle where your transportation and work can become one. Imagine driving your bike to work ...detaching a portion of your dash because it is your own personal computer and continuing your days work.
Intel recently went over the top to commemorate 30 years of introducing new technology. Intel unveiled the Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® processor 5300 series at a recent trade show. To showcase this product Intel joined forces with Orange County Chopper and produced a custom built motorcycle. Doug Davis, vice president and general manager of Intel's Embedded and Communications Group described the motorcycle as "
This 250-horsepower chopper – designed using quad-core Intel computers – is more than just a mechanical powerhouse; it's also a marvel of embedded technology with an ultra-mobile PC powering fingerprint recognition for security and a digital dashboard with ignition control, digital gauges, cameras that replace rear-view mirrors, integrated audio and video systems, GPS navigation and wireless connectivity."
Intel has also created a virtual version of their showcase motorcycle which resides in the virtual world of Second Life, which is an online digital world.
Technology has definitely hit the motorcycle industry with many late model bikes having computerized dashboards, ignitions, GPS systems as well as hi-tech audio and communication systems...but really, isn't true relaxation jumping on that bike, turning off that GPS, throwing away that cell phone and getting lost on those country roads for the day!
Intel has recently showcased a motorcycle where your transportation and work can become one. Imagine driving your bike to work ...detaching a portion of your dash because it is your own personal computer and continuing your days work.
Intel recently went over the top to commemorate 30 years of introducing new technology. Intel unveiled the Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® processor 5300 series at a recent trade show. To showcase this product Intel joined forces with Orange County Chopper and produced a custom built motorcycle. Doug Davis, vice president and general manager of Intel's Embedded and Communications Group described the motorcycle as "
This 250-horsepower chopper – designed using quad-core Intel computers – is more than just a mechanical powerhouse; it's also a marvel of embedded technology with an ultra-mobile PC powering fingerprint recognition for security and a digital dashboard with ignition control, digital gauges, cameras that replace rear-view mirrors, integrated audio and video systems, GPS navigation and wireless connectivity."Intel has also created a virtual version of their showcase motorcycle which resides in the virtual world of Second Life, which is an online digital world.
Technology has definitely hit the motorcycle industry with many late model bikes having computerized dashboards, ignitions, GPS systems as well as hi-tech audio and communication systems...but really, isn't true relaxation jumping on that bike, turning off that GPS, throwing away that cell phone and getting lost on those country roads for the day!
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