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<generator>Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Sync adds turn-by-turn, traffic reports for some 2010 Fords]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/08/sync-adds-turn-by-turn-traffic-reports-for-some-2010-fords/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/08/sync-adds-turn-by-turn-traffic-reports-for-some-2010-fords/</guid><description><![CDATA[Microsoft-powered driver distraction. Please adopt auto-pilot that doesn't crash and doesn't drive over people/animals first, distractions of all kinds later.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Shinigami]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jan 8th 2009 11:01AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Sync adds turn-by-turn, traffic reports for some 2010 Fords]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/08/sync-adds-turn-by-turn-traffic-reports-for-some-2010-fords/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/08/sync-adds-turn-by-turn-traffic-reports-for-some-2010-fords/</guid><description><![CDATA[I have a Zune and this whole thing looks awesome.  But Ford?  I just bought a Honda Fit.  When is this technology coming to aftermarket receivers??]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jonathan]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jan 8th 2009 11:05AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Sync adds turn-by-turn, traffic reports for some 2010 Fords]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/08/sync-adds-turn-by-turn-traffic-reports-for-some-2010-fords/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/08/sync-adds-turn-by-turn-traffic-reports-for-some-2010-fords/</guid><description><![CDATA[I've got a Mazda 3 that's begging for anew receiver.. I know as soon as I buy one though Microsoft will probably release Sync to aftermarket (I always have horrible luck). I have a Zune and a WinMo phone (HTC Touch Pro), now I just need the damn radio.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Richard]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jan 8th 2009 11:56AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Sync adds turn-by-turn, traffic reports for some 2010 Fords]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/08/sync-adds-turn-by-turn-traffic-reports-for-some-2010-fords/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/08/sync-adds-turn-by-turn-traffic-reports-for-some-2010-fords/</guid><description><![CDATA[Nice work, its nice to see them standardize all this stuff. I agree with Jonathan though, aftermarket versions would penetrate the market much faster!]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[JerkfacedFed]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jan 8th 2009 11:12AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Sync adds turn-by-turn, traffic reports for some 2010 Fords]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/08/sync-adds-turn-by-turn-traffic-reports-for-some-2010-fords/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/08/sync-adds-turn-by-turn-traffic-reports-for-some-2010-fords/</guid><description><![CDATA[Doesn't Ford and Technology sound like the perfect Oxymoron...<br><br><br>Ford could make cars fly is this point and their brand name will still suck...]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Platinum_Skeet]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jan 8th 2009 11:14AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Sync adds turn-by-turn, traffic reports for some 2010 Fords]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/08/sync-adds-turn-by-turn-traffic-reports-for-some-2010-fords/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/08/sync-adds-turn-by-turn-traffic-reports-for-some-2010-fords/</guid><description><![CDATA[I'm not sure what fantasy world you're living in. Or maybe you just listen to the rumors of others and use that as your opinion.  My wife, kids and I have owned 10 fords over the last 30 years and each of them have given us at least 200,000 miles of almost trouble free service.  I did have to replace an air conditioner compressor in one of them but that's the most work ever done.   From Mustang convertibles to V8 Expeditions they've all worked perfectly.   After almost 2 million miles of driving Ford is a strong and reliable.  <br><br>How many miles have you driven in Fords to be the expert to know that they suck?]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[BruinGuy]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jan 8th 2009 11:21AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Sync adds turn-by-turn, traffic reports for some 2010 Fords]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/08/sync-adds-turn-by-turn-traffic-reports-for-some-2010-fords/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/08/sync-adds-turn-by-turn-traffic-reports-for-some-2010-fords/</guid><description><![CDATA[...your tagname is "Platinum_Skeet" and you're talking about names that suck.....right.<br><br>My whole family owns Ford cars, all of which perform quite well - can't wait to get a new one with this Sync system.  Rock on Ford.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Derek]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jan 8th 2009 1:53PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Sync adds turn-by-turn, traffic reports for some 2010 Fords]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/08/sync-adds-turn-by-turn-traffic-reports-for-some-2010-fords/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/08/sync-adds-turn-by-turn-traffic-reports-for-some-2010-fords/</guid><description><![CDATA[Yeah I don't get the continuing Ford hate.  Yes, in the 80's, man, they had some stinkers.  But how would you like it if you did something bad in a period of your life and then nobody ever gave you another chance.  Ford has quality, confirmed by every source I have read, JD Power, Consumer Reports, etc, that over their entire vehicle line is on part with Toyota and Honda, who are recognized as being good quality vehicles.  They have improved by leaps and bounds.  My past 6 (2002 Sport Trac, 2003 Sport Trac, 2004 Ranger, 2005 Sport Trac, 2005 Explorer, an unfortunate lease of a 2007 Dodge Caliber, and then my 2008 Fusion) Ford Vehicles from my 2002 Sport Trac to my 2008 Fusion have been flawless with the exception of my USB port going out once on the Fusion.  One small, fixed in an hour, problem over 7 years and 5 vehicles.<br><br>I think its time people get off the domestic hatred bandwagon and actually do some reading.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Derek]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jan 8th 2009 11:31AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Sync adds turn-by-turn, traffic reports for some 2010 Fords]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/08/sync-adds-turn-by-turn-traffic-reports-for-some-2010-fords/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/08/sync-adds-turn-by-turn-traffic-reports-for-some-2010-fords/</guid><description><![CDATA[Bah, I meant 6 vehicles.  Also, I think I need to change my display name since it looks like there are two Derek's.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Derek]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jan 8th 2009 11:32AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Sync adds turn-by-turn, traffic reports for some 2010 Fords]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/08/sync-adds-turn-by-turn-traffic-reports-for-some-2010-fords/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/08/sync-adds-turn-by-turn-traffic-reports-for-some-2010-fords/</guid><description><![CDATA[Ford, think in power and gadget, in opposite, the rest of the world think technology must be used to consume less gas x miles and to increase the security (at the same time).<br><br>Ford Ka, Ford Fiesta?, don't be joking.<br><br><br>]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Magallanes]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jan 8th 2009 12:01PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Sync adds turn-by-turn, traffic reports for some 2010 Fords]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/08/sync-adds-turn-by-turn-traffic-reports-for-some-2010-fords/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/08/sync-adds-turn-by-turn-traffic-reports-for-some-2010-fords/</guid><description><![CDATA[It's not about Domestic hate I own a Dodge Magnum and about to have a Challlenger plus I'd drive Chevy anyday.  My personal experience comes from the 02 Mustang my family purchased in 2001 and the various Fords I've ran into through the 90's<br><br><br>Out of the big 3 I feel that me and most Americans will buy Dodge or Chevy before Ford...]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Platinum_Skeet]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jan 8th 2009 12:39PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Sync adds turn-by-turn, traffic reports for some 2010 Fords]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/08/sync-adds-turn-by-turn-traffic-reports-for-some-2010-fords/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/08/sync-adds-turn-by-turn-traffic-reports-for-some-2010-fords/</guid><description><![CDATA[@Platinum_Skeet - Your followup response is more ill-informed than your initial posting. Did you know that Chrylser has the worst quality ratings of the domestic 3 automakers?  In actuality, recent surveys by JD Power have found that Ford is equal to Honda and Toyota in quality. GM and Chrylser? Nope. <br><br>I encourage you to do some homework before you start posting comments like that in the future.  Here's a good starting point:<br><br><a href="http://www.thefordstory.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.thefordstory.com</a><br>]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Me]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jan 8th 2009 1:29PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Sync adds turn-by-turn, traffic reports for some 2010 Fords]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/08/sync-adds-turn-by-turn-traffic-reports-for-some-2010-fords/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/08/sync-adds-turn-by-turn-traffic-reports-for-some-2010-fords/</guid><description><![CDATA[Brand quality and brand loyalty are two different things.  Just because Fords making good cars now doesn't mean the damage hasn't been fixed from it's past...]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Platinum_Skeet]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jan 8th 2009 1:44PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Sync adds turn-by-turn, traffic reports for some 2010 Fords]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/08/sync-adds-turn-by-turn-traffic-reports-for-some-2010-fords/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/08/sync-adds-turn-by-turn-traffic-reports-for-some-2010-fords/</guid><description><![CDATA[Ford started improving after they acquired Volvo Cars in 1997. Most Ford cars and CUVS share the same frame and safety specs from the Volvo brand. It'll suck if/when they sell Volvo Cars to whomever, but hopefully they will continue to do well...I plan on buying a Ford Edge before the end of the year :-)]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Coke Boi]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jan 8th 2009 1:56PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Sync adds turn-by-turn, traffic reports for some 2010 Fords]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/08/sync-adds-turn-by-turn-traffic-reports-for-some-2010-fords/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/08/sync-adds-turn-by-turn-traffic-reports-for-some-2010-fords/</guid><description><![CDATA[I love my Sync.  I don't need an expensive iPod to play music.  A 16gb thumb drive will do.  Plus now I can listen to Last.fm via my Windows Mobile phone.  No need to pay for XM radio.  Just awesome.<br><br>Keep it up Ford and Microsoft.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Fanboy]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jan 8th 2009 11:16AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Sync adds turn-by-turn, traffic reports for some 2010 Fords]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/08/sync-adds-turn-by-turn-traffic-reports-for-some-2010-fords/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/08/sync-adds-turn-by-turn-traffic-reports-for-some-2010-fords/</guid><description><![CDATA[Not to mention that you can stream any of thousands shoutcast stations and Pandora radio also.  Get yourself a $15/month unlimited 3G data plan and you are set.  I haven't needed a standalone GPS or MP3 player or sat radio for the past year or two now.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[neodorian]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jan 8th 2009 12:29PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Sync adds turn-by-turn, traffic reports for some 2010 Fords]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/08/sync-adds-turn-by-turn-traffic-reports-for-some-2010-fords/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/08/sync-adds-turn-by-turn-traffic-reports-for-some-2010-fords/</guid><description><![CDATA[It is hardly a driver distraction.  Its quite the opposite.  It helps keep you from getting distracted because you dont have to play with the radio, your phone, anything like that.  You just tell it what you want it to do, down to simple commands like Play, Mute, etc.  I have it on my 08' Fusion and I can't imagine not having it now.  Especially if you have a fully compatible cell phone, it makes life so much better.  I use it with my iPhone and through one cable it charges the iphone, plays all my music on it, and when I receive calls it pauses the music and switches to the bluetooth for the phone, which sounds really good.  The passenger can also use the iPhone even with it playing music and whatever else without issue.<br><br>Overall its an excellent system, and I love my Fusion so I hope they continue to bring on more features so when I get a 2010/11 Fusion its like a new experience.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Derek]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jan 8th 2009 11:18AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Sync adds turn-by-turn, traffic reports for some 2010 Fords]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/08/sync-adds-turn-by-turn-traffic-reports-for-some-2010-fords/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/08/sync-adds-turn-by-turn-traffic-reports-for-some-2010-fords/</guid><description><![CDATA[When I first saw the comercials for this, I was really captivated by it. I wanted it really badly. It is really a selling point for me when I'm looking at cars, and it's one of the few positives I check off when I even consider Ford. I hope it comes to other cars soon too. Don't you need a WinMo phone to take 100% total advantage of everything in it? That seems like the Microsoft way, the one negative I don't like about most Microsoft products.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[sdreamer]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jan 8th 2009 11:32AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Sync adds turn-by-turn, traffic reports for some 2010 Fords]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/08/sync-adds-turn-by-turn-traffic-reports-for-some-2010-fords/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/08/sync-adds-turn-by-turn-traffic-reports-for-some-2010-fords/</guid><description><![CDATA[You absolutely do not need to have a WinMo phone to take full advantage of SYNC.  I have used an iPhone and a BlackBerry with SYNC, and they both worked perfectly.  For the phone part, SYNC uses fully standard Bluetooth.  If your phone supports a feature, SYNC will take advantage of it.  Same with music players, it works perfectly with Apple products.<br><br>I understand why people would assume Microsoft would cripple the system, but they absolutely haven't.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeremy W]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jan 8th 2009 4:46PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Sync adds turn-by-turn, traffic reports for some 2010 Fords]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/08/sync-adds-turn-by-turn-traffic-reports-for-some-2010-fords/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/08/sync-adds-turn-by-turn-traffic-reports-for-some-2010-fords/</guid><description><![CDATA[Damnit!  When is this going to make it into aftermarket head units?  I have wanted a Snyc based unit since it was announced...and, correct me if I am wrong, but I thought that the contract between Microsoft and Ford ends in 2010?  Anyways, if you are like me and actually like Microsoft, then this is just awesome.  I have a Zune 30, 2 WinMo phones by my side at all times, but no Ford(GMC for me).....shit, who here has a Ford and WISHES they didnt...show of hands people?]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Christian Walters]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jan 8th 2009 11:54AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Sync adds turn-by-turn, traffic reports for some 2010 Fords]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/08/sync-adds-turn-by-turn-traffic-reports-for-some-2010-fords/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/08/sync-adds-turn-by-turn-traffic-reports-for-some-2010-fords/</guid><description><![CDATA[I'm scratching my head a little on this one. They're getting turn-by-turn directions, but do they still not have GPS/maps? <br><br>Sync is one of the most advanced systems to ever hit the automobile, but lack of GPS is its Achilles' heel.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Colin]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jan 8th 2009 11:11PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Sync adds turn-by-turn, traffic reports for some 2010 Fords]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/08/sync-adds-turn-by-turn-traffic-reports-for-some-2010-fords/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/08/sync-adds-turn-by-turn-traffic-reports-for-some-2010-fords/</guid><description><![CDATA[You misunderstand.  Sync has GPS.  The turn by turn described in the article above refers to avoiding the traffic problems also referred to in the article above.  <br><br>The Sync GPS works pretty well actually.  I don't like the lack of 3d perspective option but it gets the job done.  I also don't like the inability to enter manual addresses without stopping the car.  No goddamn hacks for it yet.  <br><br>As for the person above who states ford is quality:  Ehhhh I still buy the POS because I have abused spouse syndrome, but Ford's do have more problems than warranted.  My 2002 Explorer would randomly have error message and the liftgate fell off one day.  Ford Service is a cesspool of humanity.  My current 2008 explorer came with bad wiring and the sync system had a problem after a month.  It's been going strong since though.  <br>]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Prestor John]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jan 9th 2009 12:41AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Sync adds turn-by-turn, traffic reports for some 2010 Fords]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/08/sync-adds-turn-by-turn-traffic-reports-for-some-2010-fords/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/08/sync-adds-turn-by-turn-traffic-reports-for-some-2010-fords/</guid><description><![CDATA[You must have an older nav system, because the one in my 2009 Escape has 3D perspective.  The interface is incredibly slick, as well.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeremy W]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jan 8th 2009 4:44PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Sync adds turn-by-turn, traffic reports for some 2010 Fords]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/08/sync-adds-turn-by-turn-traffic-reports-for-some-2010-fords/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/08/sync-adds-turn-by-turn-traffic-reports-for-some-2010-fords/</guid><description><![CDATA[2010 Ford is gone :) Toast like GM and Chrysler.... All three just produce crap.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[2010]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jan 8th 2009 3:51PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Sync adds turn-by-turn, traffic reports for some 2010 Fords]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/08/sync-adds-turn-by-turn-traffic-reports-for-some-2010-fords/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/08/sync-adds-turn-by-turn-traffic-reports-for-some-2010-fords/</guid><description><![CDATA[Yeah... that's why Ford was the only one of the big 3 that didn't need to be bailed out by the government, right?]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeremy W]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jan 8th 2009 4:47PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on Sync adds turn-by-turn, traffic reports for some 2010 Fords]]></title><link>http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/08/sync-adds-turn-by-turn-traffic-reports-for-some-2010-fords/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/08/sync-adds-turn-by-turn-traffic-reports-for-some-2010-fords/</guid><description><![CDATA[ford4life :)<br><br>all the more reason to buy the f150 diesel when it comes out]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[d889]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Jan 8th 2009 7:02PM</pubDate></item></channel></rss>
