10-21-2008, 03:54 PM | #1 | |
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BMW to develop keyfob that doubles as credit card!
http://www.leftlanenews.com/bmw-deve...edit-card.html
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10-21-2008, 04:06 PM | #3 |
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that's actually a really, really smart idea.
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10-21-2008, 05:45 PM | #5 |
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if this does happen, i can see a contract with an online music site such as itunes for instant DL to your car. Or developing the iDrive further by allowing web surfing and purchasing power all from your car.
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10-21-2008, 06:18 PM | #6 |
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I'd rather not. I've lost two credit cards already and it's going to cost a bitch to get one that has a key feature built in.
How about we skip the whole credit card thing and move straight into built-in-key phones. |
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10-21-2008, 10:25 PM | #7 |
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This seems like a cool idea... I guess they needed to add another $500 checkmark to the options list.
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You might have some people on this forum saying "well they took it from Germany"
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just make it easier for thiefs now..
when u steal my car take my credit card too.. |
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That's fine as long as he knows that he would be coming home to a not so random beating.
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Great for car rental companies, all BMW has to do is also put a swipe card slot in the door handle, so when you arrive at the airport and need a car hire just walk up and swipe your CC, hop in and drive away as they can track BMW's already.
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this can be abit scary. If you happen to loose your FOB, you loose your credit card with it. Which is only asking for problems...
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What about valet parking?? the mechanic?? and any other strangers you might give your car to for a little bit??
these are two things that shouldnt be put together! BAD idea. But FOB and Cellphone... now can make a little more sense! |
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10-22-2008, 07:29 AM | #18 |
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+1 to the fact that if you lose your key you lose your credit card as well. But then again, I guess with a credit card key, you could stick it in your wallet instead of your pocket, but by the looks of that thing, get ready to look like you have another buttcheek. That thing probably going to be at least 3-5 credit cards in thickness.
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10-22-2008, 08:58 AM | #19 |
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I can just picture it now.... I go to the bar and open a tab on my card. I proceed to become Captain Drunk and forget my card there. It's OK, I'm taking a cab since I'm captain drunk. Next morning I go to the bar to pick up my card and my car. Not only did the bartender buy his own drinks on it all night, my car has 200 more miles on the ODO and a dent in the door.
How about a key fob that is the same size as a credit card, instead of one that actually combines the two? |
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10-22-2008, 12:44 PM | #20 |
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well I have a feeling the keyfob wouldn't necessarily be the size of a credit card, but rather have the function of making payments by waving the fob in front of some sort of scanner, much like visa's new feature
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I'm sure BMW will figure something out though. |
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