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Old Feb 23, 2014 | 07:23 PM
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Sounds good to me. QNX is a whole different level of quality and smoothness. If you've ever used an Audi you know. Once again, Ford listening.

Article: http://wot.motortrend.com/1402_ford_...ions_sync.html
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Old Feb 23, 2014 | 07:34 PM
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I've only known Sync for a year now and I can honestly say it's a major bowl of CRAP!!!!

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Old Feb 23, 2014 | 07:36 PM
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My only real issue is it can be slow. But hey... that's Microsoft.
This will be a mayor improvement
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Old Feb 23, 2014 | 07:39 PM
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I hope they do. I'm sick of the sync system... Has some major flaws.
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Old Feb 23, 2014 | 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by saskfordguy
I hope they do. I'm sick of the sync system... Has some major flaws.
Agree
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Old Feb 23, 2014 | 07:43 PM
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I suppose I'm likely one of the very few that they would drop Microsoft and implement iOS in the car.

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Old Feb 23, 2014 | 07:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Largefarva
I suppose I'm likely one of the very few that they would drop Microsoft and implement iOS in the car. /sigh
IOS isn't ready. Apple claimed to have something coming, but I don't think it will take off. Usually these systems are branded by the manufacturer as opposed to an external company. Ie. UConnect(Chrysler), MyLink(GM), MBrace(Mercedes).
MFT was really the only system using a branded external company when you look at all the systems. So I don't think an IOS would ever take off.
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Old Feb 23, 2014 | 08:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Wolf_FX4
Sounds good to me. QNX is a whole different level of quality and smoothness. If you've ever used an Audi you know. Once again, Ford listening.

Article: http://wot.motortrend.com/1402_ford_...ions_sync.html
'bout time. The system in our new Explorer has been nothing short of a train wreck.
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Old Feb 23, 2014 | 09:01 PM
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I wonder if this has anything to do with Alan Mulally not getting what he wanted for MS in terms of the job offer?
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Old Feb 23, 2014 | 09:11 PM
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This is all fine & dandy but the article says that it will use it in the future so, unless you buy a new vehicle, you're stuck with glorious SYNC.
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