We're ready to bring you part 2 of our little 3 part mini-course on one of the most proficient and amazing advancements in the market today - Microsoft's SYNC technology. Enjoy Part 2...

SYNC's Functionality and Features:

MUSIC PLAYER: SYNC your car with your digital media player to shift your digital music into overdrive.

Voice-activated music
Browse your music collection by genre, album, artist, and song title using simple voice commands such as
'Play genre: Rock," "Play [artist]," or "Play track: [song title]." You can also operate your music player with controls on the steering wheel and radio console.

Most popular media players and file formats are SYNC-compatible
SYNC supports a variety of devices including iPods, the Zune, PlaysForSure players and most USB drives. Supported audio formats include MP3, AAC, WMA, WAV and PCM. Excluding the Shuffle, iPod is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Zune is a trademark of the Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

USB device charging
Long trip? You may run out of gas, but you'll never run out of music. That's because your media player automatically charges whenever it's plugged in to the system's USB port and the vehicle is running.

"Play Similar" feature
In the mood for more music in the style of your current selection? With the simple voice instruction "Similar Music," SYNC will create a virtual playlist based on the genre and style of the current song.

Podcast and Audio Book Support
Subscribe to podcasts? Listen to them as you drive. Or make the most of your time on the road by listening to that spy novel or business bestseller that's been on your list.

Bluetooth streaming audio
If your phone or media player supports Bluetooth streaming audio, SYNC can wirelessly stream music tracks from that device to your car's sound system.

Come back and see us as next week we bring you the 3rd and final part of our mini-course... next week's SYNC feature: Personalization

Labels: Ford Sync, Microsoft Sync, Sync features, SYNC technology, what is SYNC?

For those who love to see all these cool technological features decorate your car, we've decided to create a little 3 part mini-course on one of the most proficient and amazing advancements in the market today - We introduce you to Microsoft's SYNC technology. Enjoy Part 1...

What is SYNC? Got-to-have voice Technology.
SYNC your phone, music and more. Introducing SYNC - a fully integrated, voice-activated in-car communication and entertainment system for most Bluetooth mobile phones and digital music players. Some of SYNC's unique attributes are:

Smart voice recognition: It's true - SYNC lets you operate your mp3 player and Bluetooth -enabled mobile phone with simple voice commands. And SYNC understands English, Canadian French and Spanish.

Never Obsolete: As the technology evolves, SYNC's capabilities can grow. Upgrades and new features will be made available to make your driving time more fun. So, SYNC is designed to accommodate your life, not the other way around.

Factory-installed: Developed in collaboration with Microsoft, SYNC is available exclusively on Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles starting fall 2007.

SYNC's Functionality and Features:

PHONE: SYNC your car with your phone to stay connected - while living life in the fast lane.

Most Bluetooth - enabled mobile phones are SYNC-compatible
Most Bluetooth - enabled mobile phones support hands-free calling through SYNC. Wondering if your mobile phone is compatible with a new SYNC-equipped Ford, Lincoln or Mercury vehicle? Or shopping for a new mobile phone? You can print a list of SYNC-compatible mobile phones and features that includes ones manufactured by LG, Motorola, Nokia, RIM, Samsung, Sanyo and Sony Ericsson.

Simple voice commands, hands-free calling
Most Bluetooth®--enabled mobile phones support hands-free calling through SYNC. Answer an incoming call? One touch is all it takes. Make a call? Simply press a button, then say a name from your contacts phonebook. Call waiting, call history, call holding, call privacy and more. Simple voice commands and SYNC does the rest -all hands-free. Want to see how easy it all can be?

Uninterrupted connections
In the middle of a phone call while entering your car? No need to hang up and call again to resume your conversation. Simply touch a button and SYNC will instantly connect to your Bluetooth®--enabled phone. The system can also transfer the call back to your phone as you exit your vehicle.

Advanced calling features
With SYNC, you'll enjoy many of the same features offered on your mobile phone, including caller ID, call waiting, conference calling, a caller log, a list of contacts, a signal strength icon, and a phone battery charge icon – all conveniently located on your radio's display screen.

Stay tuned in next week as we bring you Part 2 of our little 3 part mini-course...
next week's SYNC feature: Music/Player

Labels: Ford Sync, Microsoft Sync, Sync features, SYNC technology, what is SYNC?