http://www.engadget.com/2006/12/20/microsoft-blueandme-in-car-computing-coming-to-us-via-ford-in-2007/ Engadget Comments for Microsoft Blue&Me in-car computing coming to US via Ford in 2007 http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2006/12/20/microsoft-blueandme-in-car-computing-coming-to-us-via-ford-in-2007/http://www.engadget.com/2006/12/20/microsoft-blueandme-in-car-computing-coming-to-us-via-ford-in-2007/Rockford Fosgate + Clarion + Bose + Sony + Pioneer, I would prefer
any of these media systems....]]>Sep 14th 2009 8:59AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/12/20/microsoft-blueandme-in-car-computing-coming-to-us-via-ford-in-2007/http://www.engadget.com/2006/12/20/microsoft-blueandme-in-car-computing-coming-to-us-via-ford-in-2007/Dec 20th 2006 9:36AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/12/20/microsoft-blueandme-in-car-computing-coming-to-us-via-ford-in-2007/http://www.engadget.com/2006/12/20/microsoft-blueandme-in-car-computing-coming-to-us-via-ford-in-2007/Dec 20th 2006 9:38AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/12/20/microsoft-blueandme-in-car-computing-coming-to-us-via-ford-in-2007/http://www.engadget.com/2006/12/20/microsoft-blueandme-in-car-computing-coming-to-us-via-ford-in-2007/Dec 20th 2006 9:38AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/12/20/microsoft-blueandme-in-car-computing-coming-to-us-via-ford-in-2007/http://www.engadget.com/2006/12/20/microsoft-blueandme-in-car-computing-coming-to-us-via-ford-in-2007/Dec 20th 2006 9:50AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/12/20/microsoft-blueandme-in-car-computing-coming-to-us-via-ford-in-2007/http://www.engadget.com/2006/12/20/microsoft-blueandme-in-car-computing-coming-to-us-via-ford-in-2007/Dec 20th 2006 9:41AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/12/20/microsoft-blueandme-in-car-computing-coming-to-us-via-ford-in-2007/http://www.engadget.com/2006/12/20/microsoft-blueandme-in-car-computing-coming-to-us-via-ford-in-2007/Dec 20th 2006 10:07AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/12/20/microsoft-blueandme-in-car-computing-coming-to-us-via-ford-in-2007/http://www.engadget.com/2006/12/20/microsoft-blueandme-in-car-computing-coming-to-us-via-ford-in-2007/
sorry had to be said]]>Dec 20th 2006 10:04AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/12/20/microsoft-blueandme-in-car-computing-coming-to-us-via-ford-in-2007/http://www.engadget.com/2006/12/20/microsoft-blueandme-in-car-computing-coming-to-us-via-ford-in-2007/Dec 20th 2006 10:06AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/12/20/microsoft-blueandme-in-car-computing-coming-to-us-via-ford-in-2007/http://www.engadget.com/2006/12/20/microsoft-blueandme-in-car-computing-coming-to-us-via-ford-in-2007/
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]]>Dec 20th 2006 10:07AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/12/20/microsoft-blueandme-in-car-computing-coming-to-us-via-ford-in-2007/http://www.engadget.com/2006/12/20/microsoft-blueandme-in-car-computing-coming-to-us-via-ford-in-2007/Dec 20th 2006 10:07AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/12/20/microsoft-blueandme-in-car-computing-coming-to-us-via-ford-in-2007/http://www.engadget.com/2006/12/20/microsoft-blueandme-in-car-computing-coming-to-us-via-ford-in-2007/Like it or not hackers/crackers know Windows. Give me a proprietary, written from the ground up OS that is designed for a very strict set of features and purposes. Such OS's are the most secure, most stable on the market.]]>Dec 20th 2006 10:32AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/12/20/microsoft-blueandme-in-car-computing-coming-to-us-via-ford-in-2007/http://www.engadget.com/2006/12/20/microsoft-blueandme-in-car-computing-coming-to-us-via-ford-in-2007/
I don't think rebooting will be a issue]]>Dec 20th 2006 11:01AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/12/20/microsoft-blueandme-in-car-computing-coming-to-us-via-ford-in-2007/http://www.engadget.com/2006/12/20/microsoft-blueandme-in-car-computing-coming-to-us-via-ford-in-2007/Dec 20th 2006 1:28PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/12/20/microsoft-blueandme-in-car-computing-coming-to-us-via-ford-in-2007/http://www.engadget.com/2006/12/20/microsoft-blueandme-in-car-computing-coming-to-us-via-ford-in-2007/
Does pretty much most of the things mentioned here.

What are the other benefits? Really, I mean if there is no GPS an it's just to connect to your phone, why bother getting a M$ version?



It has 5 buttons. Vol up, Vol down, Hang up, redial, and one button which starts the voice activated system. After hitting the main button everything is voice driven. The Toyota kit has no screen at all which strikes me as a better idea as it is much less distracting while driving.

Isn't this really a glorified over complicated "in-car kit" made out to be something cleverer than it is?

The "Are you sure you wish to deploy the airbag?" type messages are not something I would consider useful either.]]>Dec 20th 2006 10:43AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/12/20/microsoft-blueandme-in-car-computing-coming-to-us-via-ford-in-2007/http://www.engadget.com/2006/12/20/microsoft-blueandme-in-car-computing-coming-to-us-via-ford-in-2007/Dec 20th 2006 11:15AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/12/20/microsoft-blueandme-in-car-computing-coming-to-us-via-ford-in-2007/http://www.engadget.com/2006/12/20/microsoft-blueandme-in-car-computing-coming-to-us-via-ford-in-2007/Do you have to turn our car off on the highway to reboot it?
You get a virus and the windshield wipers turn on when you want the AC?
Does it take 5 minutes to turn the car off?
5 minutes to turn the car on?
Do you need to visit the Ford dealer every month for updates?]]>Dec 20th 2006 11:34AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/12/20/microsoft-blueandme-in-car-computing-coming-to-us-via-ford-in-2007/http://www.engadget.com/2006/12/20/microsoft-blueandme-in-car-computing-coming-to-us-via-ford-in-2007/Dec 20th 2006 11:29AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/12/20/microsoft-blueandme-in-car-computing-coming-to-us-via-ford-in-2007/http://www.engadget.com/2006/12/20/microsoft-blueandme-in-car-computing-coming-to-us-via-ford-in-2007/Dec 20th 2006 11:51AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/12/20/microsoft-blueandme-in-car-computing-coming-to-us-via-ford-in-2007/http://www.engadget.com/2006/12/20/microsoft-blueandme-in-car-computing-coming-to-us-via-ford-in-2007/Dec 20th 2006 12:14PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/12/20/microsoft-blueandme-in-car-computing-coming-to-us-via-ford-in-2007/http://www.engadget.com/2006/12/20/microsoft-blueandme-in-car-computing-coming-to-us-via-ford-in-2007/Dec 20th 2006 12:44PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/12/20/microsoft-blueandme-in-car-computing-coming-to-us-via-ford-in-2007/http://www.engadget.com/2006/12/20/microsoft-blueandme-in-car-computing-coming-to-us-via-ford-in-2007/Dec 20th 2006 1:27PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/12/20/microsoft-blueandme-in-car-computing-coming-to-us-via-ford-in-2007/http://www.engadget.com/2006/12/20/microsoft-blueandme-in-car-computing-coming-to-us-via-ford-in-2007/Dec 20th 2006 1:31PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/12/20/microsoft-blueandme-in-car-computing-coming-to-us-via-ford-in-2007/http://www.engadget.com/2006/12/20/microsoft-blueandme-in-car-computing-coming-to-us-via-ford-in-2007/Dec 29th 2006 2:48PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/12/20/microsoft-blueandme-in-car-computing-coming-to-us-via-ford-in-2007/http://www.engadget.com/2006/12/20/microsoft-blueandme-in-car-computing-coming-to-us-via-ford-in-2007/Dec 20th 2006 4:10PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/12/20/microsoft-blueandme-in-car-computing-coming-to-us-via-ford-in-2007/http://www.engadget.com/2006/12/20/microsoft-blueandme-in-car-computing-coming-to-us-via-ford-in-2007/
As far as the Ford bashing...maybe I cannot expect much from the gadget blog trolls, but Ford is either the owner or has a controlling interest in: Aston Martin, Land Rover, Volvo, Jaguar, Lincoln, Mercury, and Mazda (just to name a few) - not to mention a vastly different operation in Europe. Who knows where this will make headway first.

]]>Dec 20th 2006 4:54PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/12/20/microsoft-blueandme-in-car-computing-coming-to-us-via-ford-in-2007/http://www.engadget.com/2006/12/20/microsoft-blueandme-in-car-computing-coming-to-us-via-ford-in-2007/Dec 20th 2006 5:35PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/12/20/microsoft-blueandme-in-car-computing-coming-to-us-via-ford-in-2007/http://www.engadget.com/2006/12/20/microsoft-blueandme-in-car-computing-coming-to-us-via-ford-in-2007/Id never think Id see this joke actually become true. Man,God help up all]]>Dec 21st 2006 3:44PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/12/20/microsoft-blueandme-in-car-computing-coming-to-us-via-ford-in-2007/http://www.engadget.com/2006/12/20/microsoft-blueandme-in-car-computing-coming-to-us-via-ford-in-2007/Well now you can!
Microsoft and Ford have partnered up to bring up a product innovating the worst of both worlds.
"I couldn't believe it! The BSOD I have come to know and love is now on the road, Thanks Ford and Microsoft!"
"Golly day, Tuesday updates have been the best thing in my life. I have missed 5 business meetings, lost 3 jobs, and can't find my wife anymore. Thanks Ford and Microsoft."

*Testimonials could be faked.]]>Dec 27th 2006 2:58PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/12/20/microsoft-blueandme-in-car-computing-coming-to-us-via-ford-in-2007/http://www.engadget.com/2006/12/20/microsoft-blueandme-in-car-computing-coming-to-us-via-ford-in-2007/Dec 21st 2006 5:53PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/12/20/microsoft-blueandme-in-car-computing-coming-to-us-via-ford-in-2007/http://www.engadget.com/2006/12/20/microsoft-blueandme-in-car-computing-coming-to-us-via-ford-in-2007/Dec 22nd 2006 1:33PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/12/20/microsoft-blueandme-in-car-computing-coming-to-us-via-ford-in-2007/http://www.engadget.com/2006/12/20/microsoft-blueandme-in-car-computing-coming-to-us-via-ford-in-2007/

Seriously, anyone saying how much is sucks is an idiot. Nobody said they would put Windows on it. And if your still getting BSODs after Windows ME, then you seriously have to buy some better hardware(i.e. NOT 600w power supplies for $20) or stop downloading adware and trojans with Grokster, Kazaa, Bearshare, or whatever crap like that you use.

Plus, nobody can 'hack' your system any more than the other car receivers or media centers if it's not wireless you turds. If your concerned about them hacking the cell signal or bluetooth then why do you have a newer phone that probably uses that every day.

MS made the Xbox dashboard and stuff right? Do you really think this would be any more complicated than that? They don't become completely worthless based on some problems with their older software and their moronic users.]]>Dec 26th 2006 5:25AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/12/20/microsoft-blueandme-in-car-computing-coming-to-us-via-ford-in-2007/http://www.engadget.com/2006/12/20/microsoft-blueandme-in-car-computing-coming-to-us-via-ford-in-2007/Dec 26th 2006 7:33PM