Ford predicts the demise of the in-car CD player
27.07.11
While the single-slot CD player will continue to be offered in Ford vehicles "while there is demand", the company states that "customer preferences will lead us quickly into an all-digital approach to in-car audio entertainment".
According to the manufacturer's internal sales figures, 95 per cent of buyers of the all-new Focus have opted to equip the car with an auxiliary jack for connecting portable audio devices in addition to the now-standard USB port.
Looking beyond physical storage devices, Ford will in 2012 introduce Ford SYNC across a range of models. The new system, designed to cater to "tech-savvy customers" will offer multiple USB ports, an SD card slot, RCA inputs and Bluetooth connectivity. The company suggests that its SYNC system will enable users to connect mobile broadband dongles, allowing for the creation of a Wi-Fi hotspot that will in turn provide on-the-go access to cloud services such as Apple iCloud, Amazon Cloud Drive and Google Music.
Source: HEXUS