http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/29/ford-becomes-first-automaker-to-offer-hd-radio-with-itunes-taggi/ Engadget Comments for Ford becomes first automaker to offer HD Radio with iTunes tagging 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/2009/12/29/ford-becomes-first-automaker-to-offer-hd-radio-with-itunes-taggi/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/29/ford-becomes-first-automaker-to-offer-hd-radio-with-itunes-taggi/Dec 29th 2009 12:03AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/29/ford-becomes-first-automaker-to-offer-hd-radio-with-itunes-taggi/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/29/ford-becomes-first-automaker-to-offer-hd-radio-with-itunes-taggi/Dec 29th 2009 12:04AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/29/ford-becomes-first-automaker-to-offer-hd-radio-with-itunes-taggi/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/29/ford-becomes-first-automaker-to-offer-hd-radio-with-itunes-taggi/Only two screens
1. Speedo/info center
2. Navagation
What you see as 3 is the dual temperature controls.]]>Dec 29th 2009 12:17AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/29/ford-becomes-first-automaker-to-offer-hd-radio-with-itunes-taggi/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/29/ford-becomes-first-automaker-to-offer-hd-radio-with-itunes-taggi/Dec 29th 2009 12:20AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/29/ford-becomes-first-automaker-to-offer-hd-radio-with-itunes-taggi/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/29/ford-becomes-first-automaker-to-offer-hd-radio-with-itunes-taggi/
I'd like to see push button start, and advanced gauge clusters like that found in the Fusion Hybrid across all Ford models as standard.

I realize they have contracts on the mechanical key systems, but the advantages of getting out of those contracts for the ease of use, simplification, perceived technological advantage (and minuscule weight savings) has to be immense. Not neglecting service vehicles, like Law Enforcement and Parcel Delivery where the elimination of keys would be welcomed in many ways.]]>Dec 29th 2009 12:25AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/29/ford-becomes-first-automaker-to-offer-hd-radio-with-itunes-taggi/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/29/ford-becomes-first-automaker-to-offer-hd-radio-with-itunes-taggi/I dont think their is a contract on how you start the vehicle.

I know currently Ford makes at least 2 vehicles with push start.
Fiesta & Tauras

This is something that will spread throughout the whole fleet in the coming years.]]>Dec 29th 2009 12:38AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/29/ford-becomes-first-automaker-to-offer-hd-radio-with-itunes-taggi/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/29/ford-becomes-first-automaker-to-offer-hd-radio-with-itunes-taggi/their suppliers have these contracts set for years at a time, preventing progress to protect their employees.

the Taurus and the Fiesta are new cars with new contracts.
It's also funny that only their top car and bottom car has push start.

you'd think with that huge nav screen and smartguage that the Fusion Hybrid has, it'd also have push button start.

the only logical reason i could think of would be contracts. ]]>Dec 29th 2009 12:48AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/29/ford-becomes-first-automaker-to-offer-hd-radio-with-itunes-taggi/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/29/ford-becomes-first-automaker-to-offer-hd-radio-with-itunes-taggi/Dec 29th 2009 12:27AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/29/ford-becomes-first-automaker-to-offer-hd-radio-with-itunes-taggi/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/29/ford-becomes-first-automaker-to-offer-hd-radio-with-itunes-taggi/
I'm my experience with the system, Sync seems to function equally well regardless of using an Apple, Microsoft or no-name product, even simple thumb drive. ]]>Dec 29th 2009 12:33AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/29/ford-becomes-first-automaker-to-offer-hd-radio-with-itunes-taggi/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/29/ford-becomes-first-automaker-to-offer-hd-radio-with-itunes-taggi/
Although the Zune already has built-in HD radio and the ability to tag it anyway, so yeah.]]>Dec 29th 2009 12:38AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/29/ford-becomes-first-automaker-to-offer-hd-radio-with-itunes-taggi/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/29/ford-becomes-first-automaker-to-offer-hd-radio-with-itunes-taggi/Dec 29th 2009 1:24AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/29/ford-becomes-first-automaker-to-offer-hd-radio-with-itunes-taggi/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/29/ford-becomes-first-automaker-to-offer-hd-radio-with-itunes-taggi/
Because not everything Microsoft makes rules the world. In this case iTunes and the iPod rule the world and we mac users laugh at grumpy PC users complaining like you.]]>Dec 29th 2009 9:32AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/29/ford-becomes-first-automaker-to-offer-hd-radio-with-itunes-taggi/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/29/ford-becomes-first-automaker-to-offer-hd-radio-with-itunes-taggi/The fact that certain Windows software is not available for the Mac is not an abuse of Microsoft's monopoly. Mac users either have to do without or buy Windows or a PC if they want to use that software. Microsoft using its desktop monopoly to monopolize browsers and video in attempt to make the Web a Windows-only experience was an abuse. ]]>Dec 29th 2009 9:52AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/29/ford-becomes-first-automaker-to-offer-hd-radio-with-itunes-taggi/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/29/ford-becomes-first-automaker-to-offer-hd-radio-with-itunes-taggi/Dec 29th 2009 12:29AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/29/ford-becomes-first-automaker-to-offer-hd-radio-with-itunes-taggi/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/29/ford-becomes-first-automaker-to-offer-hd-radio-with-itunes-taggi/Never was High Def.
HD originally stood for Hybrid Digital.]]>Dec 29th 2009 12:41AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/29/ford-becomes-first-automaker-to-offer-hd-radio-with-itunes-taggi/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/29/ford-becomes-first-automaker-to-offer-hd-radio-with-itunes-taggi/
With all the technology we have today... I rarely listen to terrestrial radio...]]>Dec 29th 2009 12:30AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/29/ford-becomes-first-automaker-to-offer-hd-radio-with-itunes-taggi/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/29/ford-becomes-first-automaker-to-offer-hd-radio-with-itunes-taggi/I'm sure Sirius will still be available.]]>Dec 29th 2009 12:42AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/29/ford-becomes-first-automaker-to-offer-hd-radio-with-itunes-taggi/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/29/ford-becomes-first-automaker-to-offer-hd-radio-with-itunes-taggi/Dec 29th 2009 12:42AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/29/ford-becomes-first-automaker-to-offer-hd-radio-with-itunes-taggi/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/29/ford-becomes-first-automaker-to-offer-hd-radio-with-itunes-taggi/
Let me clarify... I was talking about the "iTunes Tagging" feature.

The article specifically says HD Radio has iTunes Tagging... those channels broadcasting alongside your regular FM stations from the ground...

Satellite radio are those hundreds of channels coming from space... but they make no mention of the iTunes tagging.

My market has 15 HD Radio channels... and they are crap. They are owned by ClearChannel and CBS Radio... and that's why people get satellite radio in the first place.

My point is... iTunes Tagging of satellite radio would make more sense. People pay extra for satellite radio... so they tend to listen to it instead of terrestrial radio. Also, no one knows what the hell HD Radio is anyway.]]>Dec 29th 2009 1:02AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/29/ford-becomes-first-automaker-to-offer-hd-radio-with-itunes-taggi/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/29/ford-becomes-first-automaker-to-offer-hd-radio-with-itunes-taggi/Dec 29th 2009 12:44AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/29/ford-becomes-first-automaker-to-offer-hd-radio-with-itunes-taggi/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/29/ford-becomes-first-automaker-to-offer-hd-radio-with-itunes-taggi/Dec 29th 2009 12:55AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/29/ford-becomes-first-automaker-to-offer-hd-radio-with-itunes-taggi/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/29/ford-becomes-first-automaker-to-offer-hd-radio-with-itunes-taggi/Dec 29th 2009 12:44AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/29/ford-becomes-first-automaker-to-offer-hd-radio-with-itunes-taggi/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/29/ford-becomes-first-automaker-to-offer-hd-radio-with-itunes-taggi/
O M G STEVE JOBS! STEVE FUCKING JOBS READS ENGADGET!]]>Dec 29th 2009 12:54AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/29/ford-becomes-first-automaker-to-offer-hd-radio-with-itunes-taggi/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/29/ford-becomes-first-automaker-to-offer-hd-radio-with-itunes-taggi/
I'm surprised you haven't been shoving iTunes tagging on standard radio down everyones throats already, spending too much time on that stupid tablet dude.]]>Dec 29th 2009 12:56AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/29/ford-becomes-first-automaker-to-offer-hd-radio-with-itunes-taggi/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/29/ford-becomes-first-automaker-to-offer-hd-radio-with-itunes-taggi/
Hahaha.

But seriously, when is Apple going to be taken to court of monopolising the music industry? :P]]>Dec 29th 2009 12:57AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/29/ford-becomes-first-automaker-to-offer-hd-radio-with-itunes-taggi/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/29/ford-becomes-first-automaker-to-offer-hd-radio-with-itunes-taggi/Dec 29th 2009 1:21AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/29/ford-becomes-first-automaker-to-offer-hd-radio-with-itunes-taggi/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/29/ford-becomes-first-automaker-to-offer-hd-radio-with-itunes-taggi/Dec 29th 2009 12:56AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/29/ford-becomes-first-automaker-to-offer-hd-radio-with-itunes-taggi/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/29/ford-becomes-first-automaker-to-offer-hd-radio-with-itunes-taggi/Dec 29th 2009 1:27AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/29/ford-becomes-first-automaker-to-offer-hd-radio-with-itunes-taggi/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/29/ford-becomes-first-automaker-to-offer-hd-radio-with-itunes-taggi/Dec 29th 2009 1:36AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/29/ford-becomes-first-automaker-to-offer-hd-radio-with-itunes-taggi/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/29/ford-becomes-first-automaker-to-offer-hd-radio-with-itunes-taggi/
And why does anything you said matter? Who cares if it's a stock look? I don't buy cars for the features that their stereos have. And wtf does compatibility have to do with anything? It's a simple interface with buttons and a screen that are contained in a universally compatible metal brick that fits in ANY car with a removable stereo.]]>Dec 29th 2009 1:49AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/29/ford-becomes-first-automaker-to-offer-hd-radio-with-itunes-taggi/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/29/ford-becomes-first-automaker-to-offer-hd-radio-with-itunes-taggi/Dec 29th 2009 1:05AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/29/ford-becomes-first-automaker-to-offer-hd-radio-with-itunes-taggi/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/29/ford-becomes-first-automaker-to-offer-hd-radio-with-itunes-taggi/Dec 29th 2009 2:07AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/29/ford-becomes-first-automaker-to-offer-hd-radio-with-itunes-taggi/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/29/ford-becomes-first-automaker-to-offer-hd-radio-with-itunes-taggi/Dec 29th 2009 2:18AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/29/ford-becomes-first-automaker-to-offer-hd-radio-with-itunes-taggi/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/29/ford-becomes-first-automaker-to-offer-hd-radio-with-itunes-taggi/Dec 29th 2009 3:12AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/29/ford-becomes-first-automaker-to-offer-hd-radio-with-itunes-taggi/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/29/ford-becomes-first-automaker-to-offer-hd-radio-with-itunes-taggi/Dec 29th 2009 3:51AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/29/ford-becomes-first-automaker-to-offer-hd-radio-with-itunes-taggi/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/29/ford-becomes-first-automaker-to-offer-hd-radio-with-itunes-taggi/Dec 29th 2009 7:21AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/29/ford-becomes-first-automaker-to-offer-hd-radio-with-itunes-taggi/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/29/ford-becomes-first-automaker-to-offer-hd-radio-with-itunes-taggi/Dec 29th 2009 11:02AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/29/ford-becomes-first-automaker-to-offer-hd-radio-with-itunes-taggi/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/29/ford-becomes-first-automaker-to-offer-hd-radio-with-itunes-taggi/Dec 29th 2009 12:38PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/29/ford-becomes-first-automaker-to-offer-hd-radio-with-itunes-taggi/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/29/ford-becomes-first-automaker-to-offer-hd-radio-with-itunes-taggi/It’s not about just any HD Radio... It’s about the HD Radio with iTunes song tagging capability... via a single button press... for up to 100 tags... which can later be purchased conveniently through iTunes]]>Dec 29th 2009 3:33PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/29/ford-becomes-first-automaker-to-offer-hd-radio-with-itunes-taggi/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/29/ford-becomes-first-automaker-to-offer-hd-radio-with-itunes-taggi/Dec 29th 2009 5:08PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/29/ford-becomes-first-automaker-to-offer-hd-radio-with-itunes-taggi/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/29/ford-becomes-first-automaker-to-offer-hd-radio-with-itunes-taggi/this is also interesting:
http://www.themusicvoid.com/2009/12/apple-moves-toward-music-as-service/]]>Jan 7th 2010 10:25AM