Ford has always been committed to provide futuristic technologies that add to the convenience of its customers, to make their journey in their new Ford models an enjoyable one. McRee Ford, the leading Ford dealer in Houston, Galveston, and Dickinson Texas, is pleased to inform you that Ford has added two new features to its ever-growing list of collection of Ford convenience features and technology. Ford iTunes Tagging and HD Radio technology that produces crystal clear sound will be launched in 2010 on select Ford vehicles.

Get ready for a leisurely drive in your favorite Ford models with melodious soundtracks in the background. Combined with the FORD SYNC system, iTunes Tagging will provide you with the ability to capture a song you hear on the HD Radio receiver for later purchase. With a simple push of the “TAG” button on the radio display, the song information will be stored in the radio’s memory. Ford is the first auto manufacturer to offer HD Radio technology with iTunes Tagging capability. The HD Radio technology captures free digital radio broadcasts, eliminates static, fadeout and other problems associated with conventional analog radio signals; the result is FM audio that’s comparable to near-CD quality and AM audio that sounds like today’s FM broadcasts.

Visit McRee Ford for more details on the factory-installed customer-focused technology, features and conveniences that Ford offers. The dealer also offers an in-depth review of new Ford cars and the online facility to schedule a test drive of the Ford model of your choice gives you a totally new pre-buying experience. Also check out the vast collection of new and used cars displayed at the dealership which comes with amazing special finance offers.

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We've reached the final part of our 3 part mini-course on Microsoft's game-breaking SYNC technology. Enjoy the 3rd and closing chapter of this mini-course!

SYNC's Functionality and Features:

PERSONALIZATION: SYNC with your personal preferences to tell your car what you like.

Instant voice recognition
SYNC's advanced voice recognition technology means when you're ready to use your phone or digital music player, just speak simple voice commands. Don't you wish everyone in your life was this responsive?

Ringtone Support
Do you hear your favorite pop song every time your phone rings? For supported phones, SYNC will recognize and play it. And if you've configured unique ringtones to identify specific callers, SYNC will automatically play those, too.

Automatic Phonebook Transfer
Can you imagine having to re-enter every name and number in your contact list to make it work with your vehicle? Yikes! Neither can we. That's why we designed SYNC to transfer all the names and numbers in your mobile phone book automatically.

Multilingual Intelligence
SYNC is a worldly piece of technology, fluent in English, French and Spanish. So start talking. SYNC's listening.

Multiple phone support
Several family members sharing the same vehicle? No problem. Up to 12 different phones can be paired with the system. Should more than one paired phone be present, SYNC will first attempt to connect to the primary phone but can easily switch to another phone if desired.

New SYNC Features for 2009:
911 Assist
You can be directly connected to a 911 Operator in the event of a crash or airbag deployment, or on some vehicles, if the emergency fuel pump shut-off mechanism is triggered. A pre-recorded message can be delivered to the operator if you are unable to speak, and occupants can communicate with the 911 Operator hands-free.

Vehicle Health Report
Say 'Vehicle Health Report' and you can: 1) Access the vehicle diagnostics report when you register online at www.syncmyride.com, and also schedule service appointments and get maintenance reminders once you are registered.

New SYNC Features for 2010:
Available on most 2010 models, SYNC now includes traffic, directions, and information, letting you access traffic reports, turn-by-turn driving directions, business listings, sports scores, weather forecasts and news - all with simple voice commands.

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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?

SYNC is a wireless, voice-operated computer system with which a user can use digital media players such as Apple iPods, Microsoft Zunes and many other kinds of MP3 Players, as well as Bluetooth-enabled mobile phones. All of which can be controlled via voice command.

With this software platform, a user can make calls or play music in the car by using only voice commands. The same can also be performed using the steering wheel. A user can also search for a particular song on the music system by mentioning any word in it. Similarly, one can also use only the name of the contact person to make a call or send a text message.

Microsoft has developed this technology for Ford. This feature is factory-installed and voice commands can be given in English, French or Spanish.

Ford SYNC allows drivers to bring nearly any mobile phone or digital media player into their vehicle and operate them using voice commands, the vehicle steering wheel control panel, or radio controls.
Ford SYNC allows various portable digital music players (i.e., the iPod and Zune) and Bluetooth-enabled mobile phones to be operated with simple voice commands. SYNC can even receive text messages and read them aloud using a digitized female voice Samantha.

Check out this awesome feature in some of our latest Ford vehicles!

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