I just got a Cadillac CTS and it has a 'Sync'-like system which oddly enough is made by microsoft. If you drill down through the menus a little you get the OS version and it is made by Microsoft. I think microsoft has their hands in a lot more automobiles than they talk about.
I hope you have the 2007 Cadillac CTS cause that car is BITCHIN.
I have a Mercedes S550 4matic and my wife has a Chrysler 300c. Both cars have "sync" like systems with voice commands but I find the voice command too gimmicky and difficult to use unless I'm just dialing numbers aloud.
Because I write technology reviews for cars I've tested Cadillac's, Ford's, Chrysler's (Mygig) and Honda's (Accord 2008) and to be perfectly honest I've yet to be impressed with voice input Navigation.
Ford's Sync has some nice spots like being able to instantly transfer calls from the phone to the car when stepping inside it - but the lower model Ford's such as the focus have a watered down sync. You've got to buy a Lincoln MKZ to get the better one. The Lincoln MKS' will be the best of the pack.
My brother has an 2008 Acura TSX with the voice command/bluetooth. When he gets in the car, his phone calls go right to his car. I haven't seen him have a problem with his voice command.
Voice command using GPS is a whole different story though. Thats near impossible.
@ Flashpoint Interesting thing about the Focus SYNC systems. I had not heard of that.
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Maestro @ May 6th 2008 7:02AM
I just got a Cadillac CTS and it has a 'Sync'-like system which oddly enough is made by microsoft. If you drill down through the menus a little you get the OS version and it is made by Microsoft. I think microsoft has their hands in a lot more automobiles than they talk about.
Flashpoint @ May 6th 2008 8:05AM
I hope you have the 2007 Cadillac CTS cause that car is BITCHIN.
I have a Mercedes S550 4matic and my wife has a Chrysler 300c.
Both cars have "sync" like systems with voice commands but I find the voice command too gimmicky and difficult to use unless I'm just dialing numbers aloud.
Because I write technology reviews for cars I've tested Cadillac's, Ford's, Chrysler's (Mygig) and Honda's (Accord 2008) and to be perfectly honest I've yet to be impressed with voice input Navigation.
Ford's Sync has some nice spots like being able to instantly transfer calls from the phone to the car when stepping inside it - but the lower model Ford's such as the focus have a watered down sync. You've got to buy a Lincoln MKZ to get the better one. The Lincoln MKS' will be the best of the pack.
nojok3 @ May 6th 2008 9:59AM
My brother has an 2008 Acura TSX with the voice command/bluetooth. When he gets in the car, his phone calls go right to his car. I haven't seen him have a problem with his voice command.
Voice command using GPS is a whole different story though. Thats near impossible.
@ Flashpoint
Interesting thing about the Focus SYNC systems. I had not heard of that.