Archive for February, 2011

2011 Grand Cherokee – UConnect vs. Ford SYNC platform

Friday, February 4th, 2011

The 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee is going to bring the best in terms of new engine technology as well as vehicle interaction with it’s UConnect functionality.

A comparable type system built by Ford called SYNC delivers a similar integration function that enables a cross-platform communication. These systems are bridging the best of the web applications to interact and become accessible with the vehicles computer system.

If you are one who is a heavy Facebook, Twitter or other social network user, then you’d be excited to find out that your favorite manufacturer is taking the steps to become a open system.

These qualities are becoming more and more necessary as people elect to use the simple communication tools such as Twitter. In addition, the advantage of having a hands-free integration will be less distractions trying to access text messages or other types of message systems.

The vehicles that have this type of technology will soon be in high demand as people look to gain much more than simply transportation when purchasing a car. Easy to use map and navigation devices that are intuitive and simple, a vehicle hands-free mobile interface, and other types of similar functionality.

If Jeep were ever to release a gamechanger in terms of 4×4 and luxury, now would be the time. By integrating the technology of UConnect, Jeep is going to moving in the right direction for allowing owners the opportunity to interact and communicate with the latest devices and staying connected in your vehicle without sacrificing safety is a feature that is certainly needed.

The vehicles will be getting more and more access to internet content from podcasts, TV, and video to rich applications that allow users to be in touch with friends, business partners and other contacts. The importance of quickly responding to messages today is an expectation that many employers also require.