LAN parties on the go could be coming to Ford vehicles this year, the company announced at CES today.
Fordâs new MyFord Touch driver connect technology and second generation SYNC system features a WiFi signal receiver that gives passengers wireless internet access in the vehicle. The system lets you plug a compatible USB mobile broadband modem into SYNCâs USB port to produce a secure wireless connection that will be broadcast throughout the vehicle.
The system also includes an 8-inch touchscreen that can browse the internet when the vehicle is parked.
Ford doesnât detail what protocols they will be using for the wireless signal, but Iâd like to think itâs at least 802.11g, though 802.11n is where the real actionâs at. Of course, all of this will be riding on a cell signal, so donât expect blistering speeds.
Now they just need to add a trackball and a couple of mouse buttons on the gear shifter and weâll be set.
