Near-Future Fords to Feature Windows Automotive

dpbsmith writes "The Detroit Free Press reports that a Windows Automotive software suite named Sync will be featured in some cars available Spring 2007, all 2008 Ford models, and Lincoln and Mercury models later. The software does not, apparently, run the engine or do anything directly connected with transportation. It will, rather, allow the user to 'use their vehicle as a computer in key ways, such as hands-free cell phone calls or downloading music or receiving e-mail.' Bill Ford and Bill Gates were reported as saying that having high-definition screens in vehicles, speech recognition, cameras, digital calendars and navigation equipment with directions and road conditions will set car companies apart from their competitors in the future. 'There are going to be those who have it and those who don't. And even those who get it later are going to be a generation behind,' Ford said."

Comments

This is going to....

[ThePopeLayton]

add an entirely new meaning to crashing your car.

System Requirements

[WED Fan]

In keeping with the resource hogging of Vista, Windows Automotive's System requirements:

• 525HP engine, 700HP recommended
• 1080i capable windshield/screen (you brits)
• Trunk/Boot latch with a 3ms response time
• 22in Wheels with Pimp-o-Bling Enhancements recommended
• 7.1 Audio with BASS-O-DEATH
• Auto roll up "View Portals" (Windows refer to the OS and cannot be applied to any glass see through barrier, read the License.)
• Vehicle techs must be MCSE, MCSD, and the new MCATSE (Microsoft Certified Auto Technical Systems Engineer)

Re:Mostly a problem with women

[Richy_T]

My old girlfriend would talk for hours on the phone, that doubled when she went cordless and then dummy me bought her a headset and I never got to talk to her again.

I'm married, where can I buy one of these headsets?

Rich