USAF in Germany

Something like this will be required for to use the service. There are any number of devices available. Just search someplace like Newegg.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboD...t=Combo.299215

netcaffeinated

See the following:
http://www.psfk.com/2009/12/ford-syn...eed+%28PSFK%29



Hopefully it will just be a software update.

6+6 Stang

got to have like a 598 usb modem stick. we use them at work.

FordEngineer

Unfortunately I can't talk about future product releases, but I can suggest following the Ford Product announcements and unveilings at CES this week. We'll be unveiling the newest version of SYNC (referred to internally as SYNC v4--following up on the Traffic, Directions, and Information Services, which was SYNC v3). The v3 -> v4 upgrade should be a simple software update, with no hardware changes required.

You can do this now with SYNC v3 for free for 3 years (it just doesn't overlay it on the display for us with Nav).

Xcelsius

I will be standing by anxiously. I love products that receive firmware/software updates. Anything that expands its functionality beyond what I initially bought is a bonus for me. Hopefully V4 can correct the fact that every time I answer the phone via bluetooth, I have to manually turn the volume up since it defaults so low on connecting the call.

NickelDime

If you have to plug in a USB WWAN modem, what is the point? Why not just plug the USB modem into the laptop?

Xcelsius

one reason, so more then one person can utilize the source.

NickelDime

Remember the device is really secondary when it comes to mobile broadband -- it's the service that costs an arm and a leg (well, it's priceless if you need it).

Anyway, there's a great device already out there that serves as a router + WWAN access:

http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/m...=products_mifi

Since Sync is an embedded Windows environment, I suppose it makes sense to do things like this - but it isn't that big of a deal. Especially with a vehicle like the Mustang, which isn't a people hauler.

douglasland

FordEngineer:

This is really quite interesting. My car is on a train now ( built 2nd week of December). So the NAV won't display traffic but it will make route choices regarding the traffic data coming from SYNC? After year three what can I expect the service to cost?

Thanks so much for your support!

Xcelsius

My work funds a 3G card like this would need. So subscription is no biggie. Your link is to something that requires buying into. I already bought the car...so its a free upgrade.