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Old 10-22-2008, 10:48 AM
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new BMW key in the works...

BMW and NXP's prototype smart-key knows more about you than the NSA..

http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/22/b...ou-than-the-n/

and then...

http://www.nxp.com/news/content/file_1487.html
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Old 10-22-2008, 11:09 AM
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interesting, I don't think I want lots of personal info stored on the key however
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Old 10-22-2008, 02:59 PM
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THere was once a time, not long ago, that people didn't want to use the internet to shop. They were afraid of credit card theft, hacking, etc.

Look where we are now.
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Old 10-22-2008, 03:44 PM
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good point B-line, however I keep my wallet in my sight at all times, I have no idea exactly where my keys are at this moment
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Old 10-22-2008, 04:02 PM
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good point B-line, however I keep my wallet in my sight at all times, I have no idea exactly where my keys are at this moment
Well then, what if the next BMW key weren't a KEY at all? What if it was in the shape of a credit card that you could keep in your wallet and it would talk to the car remotely...??

But in all seriousness. There was probably once a time when you didn't have your cell phone by you at all times.

I'd also be surprised if the key with the info were optional rather than necessary, to have all the information included.
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Old 10-22-2008, 05:37 PM
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ohh soooo schweet

if:
You could access multiple accts and select the one you need. ( I only have 1 C.C. + 1 debit ) (sorry sir, your key has been denied and we need to destroy it )
Electronic parking and toll pay as mentioned.
Have multiple cars keyed the same. Dare I say House?
Drivers License info.

Basically customize the info stored to one's needs.
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