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A recent award has recognized Porsche's PCM 3.0 communications system as an 'exceptionally user friendly' technology.

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PCM 3.0 is the central controller for all audio, communications and navigation functions in the German automakers vehicle lineup.

Now the winner of the USE-WARE Award from VDI/VDE-Gesellschaft Mess-und Automatisierungstechnik, it's been honored for providing owners with simple, quick access to functions that keep them on course, entertained and in touch.

The updated PCM 3.0 system features a larger 6.5 inch touch screen, iPod and Bluetooth compatibility, XM Nav Traffic and a revised and more intuitive menu interface.

A 40-gigabyte hard drive stores navigation data, and the system can be controlled via voice command if desired. Standard MP3 players and USB memory sticks can be played through the system too.

PCM 3.0 cuts redundant dashboard buttons by half, and gives drivers what they need in far less time than previous versions did.

Porsche stresses that despite the update, long-time owners will still be familiar and comfortable with the system's new functions and menu structure.