Will you be upgrading to HD Radio?
09-26-2007, 12:14 AM
#1
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Will you be upgrading to HD Radio?
Ford announced that they will have HD radio as a dealer-installed option on most 2008 models.
Here's the story from AP:
Ford Motor Co., which has rolled out Sync, its in-vehicle communication and entertainment system developed with Microsoft Corp., said HD radio would offer another new entertainment option sought by tech-savvy consumers."We're trying to stay right on top of that and be on trend and have the items available when they're ready for the consumer," said Roger Sears, Ford's license accessory manager.The option will be available for about $279 for standard HD radio, or $299 for HD radio with iPod compatibility, Sears said. There is no monthly subscription fee and the installation will take about 30 minutes and cost $40 to $50, he said.Owners of most vehicles built from 2005-2007 will be able to have HD radio installed on their vehicles, Sears said.
So who thinks they'll upgrade the Shaker for $279 +40 or 50 dollars???
Here's the story from AP:
Ford Motor Co., which has rolled out Sync, its in-vehicle communication and entertainment system developed with Microsoft Corp., said HD radio would offer another new entertainment option sought by tech-savvy consumers."We're trying to stay right on top of that and be on trend and have the items available when they're ready for the consumer," said Roger Sears, Ford's license accessory manager.The option will be available for about $279 for standard HD radio, or $299 for HD radio with iPod compatibility, Sears said. There is no monthly subscription fee and the installation will take about 30 minutes and cost $40 to $50, he said.Owners of most vehicles built from 2005-2007 will be able to have HD radio installed on their vehicles, Sears said.
So who thinks they'll upgrade the Shaker for $279 +40 or 50 dollars???
09-26-2007, 12:48 AM
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RE: Will you be upgrading to HD Radio?
so would this be a s500/1000 with HD radio or would the HD radio plug into the aux
I would profer the s500 w/ HD radio as I don't plan to change the HU and I haven't had trouble with my s500
I would profer the s500 w/ HD radio as I don't plan to change the HU and I haven't had trouble with my s500
09-26-2007, 10:18 AM
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RE: Will you be upgrading to HD Radio?
If you want to hear some HD stations on your computer, try this link:
http://www.clearchannelmusic.com/hdradio/
I don't know about the quality and strength of the stations yet, but I will be installing a HD module once I get some time. I listen to it at work all the time.
http://www.clearchannelmusic.com/hdradio/
I don't know about the quality and strength of the stations yet, but I will be installing a HD module once I get some time. I listen to it at work all the time.
09-26-2007, 11:14 AM
#9
RE: Will you be upgrading to HD Radio?
ORIGINAL: Orion_240
Does it come with HD Radio?
Like most of us I'm still learning about it.
Does it come with HD Radio?
Like most of us I'm still learning about it.
09-26-2007, 11:28 AM
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Location: NW Arkansas
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RE: Will you be upgrading to HD Radio?
No upgrading here to HD.
I am going to give it few years
and see ifthe HDidea and available HD stations
die or dont exist in quantities to warrant upgrading.
Seems this satellite thing will squash the HD radio
idea.
I am going to give it few years
and see ifthe HDidea and available HD stations
die or dont exist in quantities to warrant upgrading.
Seems this satellite thing will squash the HD radio
idea.