SYNC 4 hands on demo with the 12" screen (2021 F-150)

[deejay08]

According to the B&P, Synch 4 comes on ALL models - even the non-sasquatch Base.

Check out the "Radio Type".

sure, everyone gets sync 4 but 12 inch not avail on a base which is what i was saying. If you want this exact setup it's going to cost you a lot more $ which is more of a want than a need since it looks.... fine.

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[Edumakated]

Have you heard of carplay or Android auto?
Essentially puts your phone on the big screen in as minimally invasive of a way as possible

Yes. That isn't the point though. The point is the screens do not age well in cars and the manufacturers are really bad at tech and keeping up with new developments.

To make matters worse, they've all but killed the aftermarket designing dashboards around a screen instead of a standard double din so in most cars, it is difficult to replace with better after market options without screwing up the dashboard aesthetics.

I'd much rather have an old school instrument cluster / dash with real buttons and no screen.

I guess it may not matter with the disposable nature of cars these days. However, there are some models like jeeps and trucks that people tend to keep for a long time so having an interior that doesn't age quickly is important imho.

 

[Vigor]

Yes. That isn't the point though. The point is the screens do not age well in cars and the manufacturers are really bad at tech and keeping up with new developments.

To make matters worse, they've all but killed the aftermarket designing dashboards around a screen instead of a standard double din so in most cars, it is difficult to replace with better after market options without screwing up the dashboard aesthetics.

I'd much rather have an old school instrument cluster / dash with real buttons and no screen.

I guess it may not matter with the disposable nature of cars these days. However, there are some models like jeeps and trucks that people tend to keep for a long time so having an interior that doesn't age quickly is important imho.

I hear what you're saying
My screen in my kia which was brand new 10 years ago was perfectly fine but it hasn't aged well. Both technically (it lags and has touch input issues), UI, and even User experience.

I share the same sentiment. You're right. But I'm hoping in 2021 these vehicle screens are more durable. Also from the video here, it seems like Sync4 is responsive and has clean menus.

 

[saban]

so besides just a larger screen, is there anything that the 12" has that the 8" doesn't have?

and can that be set to night mode all the time?

 

[fly-cobra32]

7.4 mpg.............

 

[ZackDanger]

7.4 mpg.............

Sitting there idling all day....

 

[Pl8to]

Using Android auto and Carplay does help alleviate some of the aging issues of car systems because most things are running on the phone so as the app on your phone updates your system updates. I get the physical screen can start to get old but since these are multi touch screens they should age a little better than previous car screens.

 

[DarkPoc28]

Wish that the 12" could be upgradable for all models.

 

[irv0735]

so besides just a larger screen, is there anything that the 12" has that the 8" doesn't have?

and can that be set to night mode all the time?

I believe the wireless carplay/android auto (8" still has them, but via USB) and 360 camera are only available with the 12" screen.

Edit* - I've been corrected a couple times, so to avoid confusion, I was wrong... Wireless is included with sync 4 and not dependent on the screen size. Sorry!

 

[JesseS]

8" is too small... said no one ever! As I am set on the BD, AND spend weeks on end off grid with no cell service (have a PLB and sat phone for emergencies) I will opt for the connected built in Nav. Won't do me a bit of good to try car play without a signal, sat music or what I have on my phone is all. I do take and extensive video library on SSD for movie night under the stars.

 

[etmccaus86]

I'm fine with the 8" in the Base/ non-mid BB/BD models but the promised sharable trail map functionality promised as part of the connected nav - which is the upgraded 8"/ 12" model - is what I'm really after.

Who am I kidding; the promise will likely outshadow reality, and I won't actually miss much...

 

[Westwood]

I really wish manufacturers would go back to analog and leave the screens out of the car or at least give us an option to not have it. All I care about is being able to stream music. The nav on phones work way better. These screens don't age well in cars and the manufacturers aren't going to keep up with the third party market.

dont hold your breath with backup cameras being mandated

 

[saban]

I believe the wireless carplay/android auto (8" still has them, but via USB) and 360 camera are only available with the 12" screen.

just looked it up

https://www.cjponyparts.com/resources/sync-3-vs-sync-4

says all sync 4's have wireless carplay and android auto. so that 8" standard unit on the bronco is looking pretty good now

 

[rmc523]

I actually like that carplay doesn't take up the whole screen - eliminates the need to click through 8 menus just to get back to the vehicle's functions.

I don't find CarPlay to be this amazing thing either - cool, but could take it or leave it, really.

 

[chownd]

Shit and here I thought I had settled on saving myself a good chunk of money

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