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Silver_2000
12-21-2009, 12:45 PM
http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-10419548-94.html?part=rss&subj=news&tag=2547-1_3-0-20


Ford cars (http://reviews.cnet.com/car-tech/) are about to become true mobile hot spots.

http://i.i.com.com/cnwk.1d/i/bto/20090108/SYNC_Directions_270x162.JPG

Credit: Microsoft

The carmaker announced Monday the next generation of its Sync system designed to let Ford owners plug a USB modem directly into a car's built-in Wi-Fi, creating broadband Internet access to all passengers. Those in the car can jump online through any Wi-Fi-enabled device, from smartphone to laptop.
Ford said that this factory-installed capability will be available next year on certain Sync-equipped cars and that no extra hardware or subscriptions will be needed outside of an existing broadband modem, which the customer supplies. Ford's Wi-Fi system will include WPA2 security, ensuring that only people in the car will be able to hop onto the network.


I bet the lawyers will love that -

gbgary
12-23-2009, 11:43 AM
http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-10419548-94.html?part=rss&subj=news&tag=2547-1_3-0-20




I bet the lawyers will love that -


why's that? seems like a cool idea. are thinking driver distraction?

L8 APEX
12-23-2009, 11:06 PM
Where you been Gary? I mised your call a month ago, did you need anything, lol?

gbgary
12-27-2009, 05:37 PM
Where you been Gary? I mised your call a month ago, did you need anything, lol?

?? i called you? i don't go anywhere or do anything. hollar if you're around dunc/desoto sometime...i'll buy ya lunch.