MapmyIndia launches Buzz, the ideal rear-seat companion for a Smart/Connected Car

Ever since the advent of smartphones and our dependence on them, we all want to video chat, watch movies, social network, email, navigate and much more, on the go, increasingly more and more. Given that and the fact that with increased mobility we are all spending more and more time in the car (with increasing traffic commute times are also increasing) it is but natural for us to want a smart and connected experience in the car. That’s where Buzz comes in! Buzz, the new device from MapmyIndia, is your ideal rear-seat companion! The 7″ android device offers comprehensive work and play solutions for car travelers (front seat, rear seat and beyond). We have always proudly been at the forefront of offering enabling solutions for the smart/connected car combining, entertainment, productivity and navigation. This is just another step in that direction.

 

Customized User Interface for the best Smart Car experience

Buzz sports an intelligent UI that can be customized for your specific needs. At a glance you will be updated on the key information on the move. The home screen can be set to provide Location based information of your choice like weather, news and recommendations, Points of interest – POIs (ATM, Restaurants, Hotels, Chemists etc.), speed alerts etc. The device will also keep you updated with your current location.

 

 

Social Location Apps (Pre-loaded)

Buzz offers a comprehensive interactive experience. It comes pre-loaded with MapmyIndia’s Social Location apps – Locate, Explore, ReachMe and MapmyIndia Maps. These apps allow users to track, interact, follow, discover new places, endorse places visited, organize parties and do other fun things with your friends. Applications like Locate and ReachMe enhance travel safety and security as they allow you to share the journey’s progress and be live tracked by your friends and family (on permission basis). The package also offers SoS message to be sent along with your location coordinates to selected contacts in case of an emergency. This can be a life saver and a big comfort to those who are concerned about your safety and well-being.

Best of connected and convergence

Buzz offers the best of connected and convergence features that ensures seamless transition from static (in-home) to a dynamic (in-car) environment. The buzz is equipped with WiFi and can be powered by an internet hot-spot – anytime, anywhere through your smart phone or an internet dongle/router.Now you don’t have to worry about that message or that post/picture you wanted to upload on Facebook, while getting out of the house/office. Step into your car and Buzz will take over from there, have fun, discover new places, chat with friends, play online games or just watch a movie, there won’t be a dull moment while you are on the move.

Buzz is a good looking device!

Sleekly designed in black matte finish, Buzz is a sophisticated compliment to your car interiors. The custom-made rear-seat mount-kit holds the device is securely in place for comfortable access/viewing at the back-seat. MapmyIndia Buzz comes with a large 7″ capacitive touch screen which is smooth and easy to navigate and offers high quality viewing experience. This makes your travel more productive and enjoyable.

Best In Class Navigation Experience

The device is powered by India’s most accurate MapmyIndia maps’ latest version 8.1. These also India’s most localized maps with voice guidance in 10 Indian regional languages and maps for 10 cities in Hindi text. The users get India’s most comprehensive, exhaustive, detailed and updated coverage with – 10.54 million unique destinations (Points of Interests), expanded coverage of over 2 million kilometers road network, 7068 cities at street level with house address level data for 80 cities, 600000 villages and 3D & 2D landmarks in 86 cities

Buzz can be purchased from https://www.mapmyindia.com/rear-seat-entertainment/buzz with the option of Cash on Delivery.