Comments on: Creating a Hot Spot on Wheels http://social.ford.com/what-were-doing/smart-technology/creating-a-hot-spot-on-wheels/ The Ford Story Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:03:32 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: justin p http://social.ford.com/what-were-doing/smart-technology/creating-a-hot-spot-on-wheels/#comment-4221 justin p Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:49:29 +0000 http://www.thefordstory.com/?p=3849#comment-4221 i agree with micheal a much as i hate to say it because i am a chevy guy but if people really wanted on the internet the have cell phones that can do it so wifi or not it is still possible to get on the internet from your car they are just making it capable for laptops and itouches and other technology that needs wifi to get on it. also even if they make a law saying you cant text and drive people still do it and always will. becuase speeding, murder, drunk driving is agianst the law and countless people still do that. i agree with micheal a much as i hate to say it because i am a chevy guy but if people really wanted on the internet the have cell phones that can do it so wifi or not it is still possible to get on the internet from your car they are just making it capable for laptops and itouches and other technology that needs wifi to get on it. also even if they make a law saying you cant text and drive people still do it and always will. becuase speeding, murder, drunk driving is agianst the law and countless people still do that.

]]> By: Time to Think http://social.ford.com/what-were-doing/smart-technology/creating-a-hot-spot-on-wheels/#comment-3729 Time to Think Mon, 01 Feb 2010 20:51:00 +0000 http://www.thefordstory.com/?p=3849#comment-3729 Have you seen the statistics on traffic accidents and deaths related to cell phone use while driving (not using the hands-free features), then more recently on texting while driving? The nations' streets and highways are increasingly dangerous, and it continues to show how a shockingly large number of our fellow citizens cannot handle new technology responsibly. We actually have to make laws to force people to stop texting while driving and force people to use hands-free features. That's how unconscious, clueless self-absorbed the average driver is today. Have you seen the statistics on traffic accidents and deaths related to cell phone use while driving (not using the hands-free features), then more recently on texting while driving? The nations’ streets and highways are increasingly dangerous, and it continues to show how a shockingly large number of our fellow citizens cannot handle new technology responsibly. We actually have to make laws to force people to stop texting while driving and force people to use hands-free features. That’s how unconscious, clueless self-absorbed the average driver is today.

]]> By: ben http://social.ford.com/what-were-doing/smart-technology/creating-a-hot-spot-on-wheels/#comment-3673 ben Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:15:24 +0000 http://www.thefordstory.com/?p=3849#comment-3673 i raelly do like the 5.0 i raelly do like the 5.0

]]> By: Michael http://social.ford.com/what-were-doing/smart-technology/creating-a-hot-spot-on-wheels/#comment-3365 Michael Thu, 14 Jan 2010 04:35:23 +0000 http://www.thefordstory.com/?p=3849#comment-3365 Come on people (Allen, Linda), FORD is getting it done these days and I am very proud to work for them! THE WHOLE SYNC SYSTEM IS VOICE ACTIVATED, YOU SO YOU DO NOT NEED TO TAKE YOUR EYES OFF THE ROAD OR YOUR HANDS OFF THE WHEEL TO MAKE FULL USE OF THE SYSTEM!! As to the use of internet, please give the average driver credit, I am certain drivers realize it would be unsafe to use a computer and drive at the same time, but after all please keep in mind ALL cop cars have full sized laptops and internet in them at all times and can make use of the technology in a safe manner. Please also keep in mind in the very near future many of the Ford vehicles will be offering FULL Collision mitigation and prevention systems, therefore it will be nearly impossible to engage in an accident because the car will stop and or correct the steering when the drive makes an error. So please keep an open mind because in about 15 years Fords vehicles may very well be able to drive themselves without the driver needing to do anything other than speak to the car to tell it where you want to go, believe me its being developed right now in fact. Remember, Ford did not take Ball-OUT funds, and look at them go....... they will be unstoppable, just wait and see with the future Vehicles!! Come on people (Allen, Linda), FORD is getting it done these days and I am very proud to work for them! THE WHOLE SYNC SYSTEM IS VOICE ACTIVATED, YOU SO YOU DO NOT NEED TO TAKE YOUR EYES OFF THE ROAD OR YOUR HANDS OFF THE WHEEL TO MAKE FULL USE OF THE SYSTEM!! As to the use of internet, please give the average driver credit, I am certain drivers realize it would be unsafe to use a computer and drive at the same time, but after all please keep in mind ALL cop cars have full sized laptops and internet in them at all times and can make use of the technology in a safe manner. Please also keep in mind in the very near future many of the Ford vehicles will be offering FULL Collision mitigation and prevention systems, therefore it will be nearly impossible to engage in an accident because the car will stop and or correct the steering when the drive makes an error. So please keep an open mind because in about 15 years Fords vehicles may very well be able to drive themselves without the driver needing to do anything other than speak to the car to tell it where you want to go, believe me its being developed right now in fact.

Remember, Ford did not take Ball-OUT funds, and look at them go……. they will be unstoppable, just wait and see with the future Vehicles!!

]]> By: Allen http://social.ford.com/what-were-doing/smart-technology/creating-a-hot-spot-on-wheels/#comment-3149 Allen Sun, 10 Jan 2010 20:01:52 +0000 http://www.thefordstory.com/?p=3849#comment-3149 Ford is currently the most forward looking American car company but, like Linda, I am a concerned about driver distraction. The screens I've seen have way too much information being displayed. This wouldn't be a problem for a passenger, but for a driver, it's going to take a while (and eyes off the road) just to see where to place a finger to actuate a control - as there's no tactile feedback that a knob, slider, or physical switch provides. Remember KISS (Keep it simple stupid) and display only vital information. The screens shared are too complex, containing too much data. I love the WiFi hotspot for passengers - but again, would enable it only if someone is sitting in a passenger seat. Ford is currently the most forward looking American car company but, like Linda, I am a concerned about driver distraction. The screens I’ve seen have way too much information being displayed. This wouldn’t be a problem for a passenger, but for a driver, it’s going to take a while (and eyes off the road) just to see where to place a finger to actuate a control – as there’s no tactile feedback that a knob, slider, or physical switch provides.
Remember KISS (Keep it simple stupid) and display only vital information. The screens shared are too complex, containing too much data.
I love the WiFi hotspot for passengers – but again, would enable it only if someone is sitting in a passenger seat.

]]> By: Linda http://social.ford.com/what-were-doing/smart-technology/creating-a-hot-spot-on-wheels/#comment-3050 Linda Thu, 07 Jan 2010 17:36:04 +0000 http://www.thefordstory.com/?p=3849#comment-3050 As a result of this MORE DISTRACTION to the driver - I am boycotting All FORD products. There is NO NEED for a vehicle to provide facebook or any other internet DISTRACTION! I think this is Absolutely Negligent and NOT very well thought out. As a result of this MORE DISTRACTION to the driver – I am boycotting All FORD products.

There is NO NEED for a vehicle to provide facebook or any other internet DISTRACTION!

I think this is Absolutely Negligent and NOT very well thought out.

]]> By: Pete Grasso http://social.ford.com/what-were-doing/smart-technology/creating-a-hot-spot-on-wheels/#comment-3023 Pete Grasso Wed, 06 Jan 2010 01:39:36 +0000 http://www.thefordstory.com/?p=3849#comment-3023 Great feature! What is not clear is will this feature be available in my 2010 F-150? Great feature! What is not clear is will this feature be available in my 2010 F-150?

]]> By: Bill Tinning http://social.ford.com/what-were-doing/smart-technology/creating-a-hot-spot-on-wheels/#comment-2922 Bill Tinning Mon, 28 Dec 2009 23:18:46 +0000 http://www.thefordstory.com/?p=3849#comment-2922 I hate this blasted FORD commercial that keeps taking over my computer screen, It is a great reason not to ever consider buying a ford product . This is MY computer and I did not give you permission to tresspass in MY computer . Tired of you unwelcome interfearence and presence . Bill T. I hate this blasted FORD commercial that keeps taking over my computer screen, It is a great reason not to ever consider buying a ford product .
This is MY computer and I did not give you permission to tresspass in MY computer .
Tired of you unwelcome interfearence and presence .
Bill T.

]]> By: Lincoln_1999 http://social.ford.com/what-were-doing/smart-technology/creating-a-hot-spot-on-wheels/#comment-2911 Lincoln_1999 Sun, 27 Dec 2009 19:21:40 +0000 http://www.thefordstory.com/?p=3849#comment-2911 Great feature :) . Ford is clearly ahead of the competition . Great feature :) . Ford is clearly ahead of the competition .

]]> By: bagelboy http://social.ford.com/what-were-doing/smart-technology/creating-a-hot-spot-on-wheels/#comment-2849 bagelboy Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:28:04 +0000 http://www.thefordstory.com/?p=3849#comment-2849 I think with an ac/dc hook up I can finally play MW2 at a bbq. NICE WORK FORD I'LL LEAVE THE HOUSE AGAIN! I think with an ac/dc hook up I can finally play MW2 at a bbq. NICE WORK FORD I’LL LEAVE THE HOUSE AGAIN!

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