Keyspan introduces its "Sync Cable for iPod", a cable that connects an iPod to the new Sync media system available in 12 models of 2008 Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles. The cable works with recent generations of the iPod, including the: iPod video, iPod nano, iPod touch, etc. It also has the unique ability to connect older iPods to the Ford Sync media system. Older models of iPod that are supported include the iPod mini, the 4th generation iPod, and the iPod with color display.
The iPod can be externally controlled by the Sync media system and will charge while connected when the vehicle is running. Once the iPod is connected to the Sync media system, the iPod's content is automatically displayed on the screen of the Sync media system. The Sync Cable for iPod is available today in the Keyspan online store at a price of $49.
Mike Ridenhour, president at Keyspan commented, "The Keyspan Sync Cable for iPod provides the most universal solution for connecting iPods to the Sync media system. It not only works with current iPods, but it also has the unique ability to support the millions of iPod minis and 4G iPods still being used by consumers in North America."
Keyspan products provide "Connections for Your Computer." Keyspan's cards, servers, cables, and adapters offer reliable connectivity solutions for the home, school, and office. The Sync media system is available on twelve models of 2008 vehicles including: Ford Focus, Ford Fusion, Ford Edge, Ford Explorer and Explorer Sport Trac, Ford Taurus and Taurus X, Mercury Mountaineer, Mercury Sable, Mercury Milan, and Lincoln MKS and MKZ.
Once the iPod is connected to the Sync media system: - iPod content is displayed on the screen of the Sync media system
- the iPod can be externally controlled by the Sync media system
- the iPod charges while connectedThe cable is designed for use of: - iPod Touch
- iPod Classic (aka 6G iPod)
- iPod nano 3nd generation
- iPod nano 2nd generation (aluminum)
- iPod 5th generation (video)
- iPod nano 1st generation
- iPod 4th generation (color display)
- iPod 4th generation
- iPod mini 2nd generation
- iPod mini 1st generation
Keyspan announced TuneView, a wireless remote control that manages iTunes on a PC or Apple Macintosh in an entirely new way. TuneView works with Apple's AirPort Express, Xitel's Hi-Fi Link and other products that connect audio output from a PC-based music server to the audio inputs on an AV receiver or multi-room audio system.
