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<generator>Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on ]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2007/08/09/ford-lets-you-sync-for-just-395/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2007/08/09/ford-lets-you-sync-for-just-395/</guid><description><![CDATA[Talk about competitive pricing, if only I had waited for the new Focus... >:0<br><br>(I'm a gadget guy, but that doesn't mean I spend my time texting and such on the wheel)]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[AlexP]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Aug 9th 2007 1:36PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on ]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2007/08/09/ford-lets-you-sync-for-just-395/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2007/08/09/ford-lets-you-sync-for-just-395/</guid><description><![CDATA[I know iPod/aux connectivity is standard in all the 2008 Scions (was optional for 06-07)... I know it's not as great as this Sync stuff, but it's a start.<br><br>So it's definitely nice to see some broader brands picking up on this idea of mobile connectivity (and keeping it simple).]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Allan]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Aug 9th 2007 1:44PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on ]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2007/08/09/ford-lets-you-sync-for-just-395/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2007/08/09/ford-lets-you-sync-for-just-395/</guid><description><![CDATA[Yeah, this is great.  I'm very happy that Ford is doing this.  USB MP3 player aftermarket headunits with axilary inputs have been around for 5 years.  It's about time that automakers catch up a little.(and even forge ahead)  I might just have to get a new Hybrid Escape if they include this option in it eventually.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Casey]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Aug 9th 2007 1:46PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on ]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2007/08/09/ford-lets-you-sync-for-just-395/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2007/08/09/ford-lets-you-sync-for-just-395/</guid><description><![CDATA[I'm surprised this isn't in the Escape or Mariner seeing as how they were redesigned after the Explorer and Mountaineer.<br>Also interesting is that its not yet available on any of the big trucks. Maybe they're waiting for the '09 F-150.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[3cubed minus 3squared plus1]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Aug 9th 2007 1:53PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on ]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2007/08/09/ford-lets-you-sync-for-just-395/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2007/08/09/ford-lets-you-sync-for-just-395/</guid><description><![CDATA[2008 Escape and Mariner models launched really early this year (February?  March?), and don't have all the wiring harnesses and stuff for Sync.  The 2009 versions in the same time next year should have Sync as either an option or standard.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Infinihertz]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Aug 9th 2007 2:45PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on ]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2007/08/09/ford-lets-you-sync-for-just-395/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2007/08/09/ford-lets-you-sync-for-just-395/</guid><description><![CDATA[It's quite interesting how one device (the Ipod) has caused a tital wave of commerce.  A device that the auto industry has built connection features around, Bose has created products for etc.. <br><br>RE: "free in Lincoln models" yah, it's not free, it's built into the price of the at least 8-10k price jump over the Ford version. ]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[RickCA]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Aug 9th 2007 1:56PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on ]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2007/08/09/ford-lets-you-sync-for-just-395/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2007/08/09/ford-lets-you-sync-for-just-395/</guid><description><![CDATA[Oh man... that sucks... it's not in the mariner/escape... i was planning on getting a mariner or escape hybrid in feb... i hope the fusion, milan or mkz hybrid is out then...]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Mike Botros]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Aug 9th 2007 1:59PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on ]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2007/08/09/ford-lets-you-sync-for-just-395/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2007/08/09/ford-lets-you-sync-for-just-395/</guid><description><![CDATA[I want this on my 2010 next gen Mustang, when my current Mustang is ready for a stablemate.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[thomas]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Aug 9th 2007 3:08PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on ]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2007/08/09/ford-lets-you-sync-for-just-395/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2007/08/09/ford-lets-you-sync-for-just-395/</guid><description><![CDATA[Throw in GPS and I'll bite.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[waLLy]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Aug 9th 2007 3:32PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on ]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2007/08/09/ford-lets-you-sync-for-just-395/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2007/08/09/ford-lets-you-sync-for-just-395/</guid><description><![CDATA[test]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[AlexP]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Aug 9th 2007 3:36PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on ]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2007/08/09/ford-lets-you-sync-for-just-395/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2007/08/09/ford-lets-you-sync-for-just-395/</guid><description><![CDATA[Now if they would design a good-looking product to put it in.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Merc]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Aug 9th 2007 3:58PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on ]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2007/08/09/ford-lets-you-sync-for-just-395/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2007/08/09/ford-lets-you-sync-for-just-395/</guid><description><![CDATA[I couldn't have put it better Merc! although I'm ashamed to say the outside styling of the Edge is pretty nice..it's the inside full of cheap materials and design layout that needs serious help! ]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[RickCA]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Aug 9th 2007 6:14PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on ]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2007/08/09/ford-lets-you-sync-for-just-395/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2007/08/09/ford-lets-you-sync-for-just-395/</guid><description><![CDATA[I'm a fan of the Fusion* and Taurus'* designs (aside from the ricer-inspired, LED tail lights), the Edge*, Mustang, etc and pretty much everything Mercury or Lincoln makes.<br><br>*I hate the disgusting fake-chrome grille.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Matt]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Oct 11th 2007 8:04PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on ]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2007/08/09/ford-lets-you-sync-for-just-395/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2007/08/09/ford-lets-you-sync-for-just-395/</guid><description><![CDATA[low price of $395? haha wow. Ipod cable is $70, so, you have $325 to spend on that Parrot bluetooth thing which ranges from $100-$150 or so. So J'UST $395' is a relatively high price I'd say.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rick]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Aug 9th 2007 7:36PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on ]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2007/08/09/ford-lets-you-sync-for-just-395/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2007/08/09/ford-lets-you-sync-for-just-395/</guid><description><![CDATA[There's actually a processor running the voice recognition software as well as being able to access multiple different file types depending on what device your using.  Plus the text message recognition, and storage device for downloading phone books and memorizing multiple phones.<br><br>It's not so simple a device as you think, but I guess if you'd actually read a little, you might understand that.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Mike]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Aug 9th 2007 10:25PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on ]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2007/08/09/ford-lets-you-sync-for-just-395/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2007/08/09/ford-lets-you-sync-for-just-395/</guid><description><![CDATA[awsum-i m txt'n this msg as i driv. i can't wait 2 b able 2 driv & txt all the time. it shud b much safer than th...]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Just me]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Aug 9th 2007 7:57PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on ]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2007/08/09/ford-lets-you-sync-for-just-395/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2007/08/09/ford-lets-you-sync-for-just-395/</guid><description><![CDATA[Merc, please, take your BS somewhere else. Ford makes fantastic products. The inside of the Edge is very nice. My F150 looks great and has held up extremely well. So well, when I went to the dealer a few months ago looking at possibly buying another F150, the salesman asked where my trade in was. I pointed to my 04 non heritage and he said, oh, I thought that was one of our new ones! Nearly 75k miles baby and she will be going many, many more! And as for Sync...they better have it in the 09 F150!!! I need it as an option in my top 3 picks for a new vehicle, that being, the Edge, Mustang, and F150!]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Bryan]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Aug 9th 2007 9:23PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on ]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2007/08/09/ford-lets-you-sync-for-just-395/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2007/08/09/ford-lets-you-sync-for-just-395/</guid><description><![CDATA[Has nothing to do with reading or features thank you But if you weren't so pompous, you might have had more tact. I guess if you want the voice recognition instead of simply controlling those devices, twice the price is 'reasonable'. However, I'd feel more comfortable saving the money and spending it elsewhere.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rick Lyon]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Aug 10th 2007 8:05AM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on ]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2007/08/09/ford-lets-you-sync-for-just-395/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2007/08/09/ford-lets-you-sync-for-just-395/</guid><description><![CDATA[...and just having a 3.5 mm phone jack input so I could use whatever sound I wanted through the speakers would make me happy.  But then again I haven't driven a car any newer than a 1999 model, so maybe they all sport them nowadays as standard.]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[fnc]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Aug 9th 2007 10:34PM</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments on ]]></title><link>http://www.autoblog.com/2007/08/09/ford-lets-you-sync-for-just-395/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.autoblog.com/2007/08/09/ford-lets-you-sync-for-just-395/</guid><description><![CDATA[The concept is great, but I have concerns after reading of Microsoft's involvement.  Microsoft just does not have the ability to build a robust and efficient piece of software.  If the user interface mirrors their philosophy on Windows, the driver will be forced to simultaneously press on the gas, brake, and clutch to simulate the Ctrl+Alt+Del.  There will be confirmation dialogs and selections buried illogically beneath layers of menus.<br><br>This device should have been built on an open architecture with a Linux OS.<br><br>]]></description><dc:creator><![CDATA[RockStoneSteel]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Aug 9th 2007 10:58PM</pubDate></item></channel></rss>