I am now a Sync Owner

Tuesday, June 17 2008

A few weeks ago I went out a bought myself a new 2008 Ford Focus. I was unhappy with my Mazda 3 and wanted something with a bit more options (I got the low-end Mazda 3). I had forgotten that Sync came with the new Focus models. Back in January – Nick White and I got a first-hand demo of Sync by Velle Kolde, Senior Product Manager for Microsoft Auto. The demo actually took place in a 2008 Ford Focus they had on the showroom floor. Getting a demo was one thing but actually buying a car and having the features/abilities of Sync is another thing entirely. I am incredibly impressed with how well Sync works. Using my BlackJack II – hands free – has to be the best feature but coming up close behind is the ability to connect my Zune 80 to Sync and listen to my music, playlists, etc. What is even better is that while I am listening to the music via Sync off my Zune 80 – it charges my Zune 80 so I never run out of battery.

I can’t wait for the Sync update coming this fall!

Tags: ford, ford-focus, sync, microsoft-auto, auto, car, mobile