Tech Shout!

Keyspan, a manufacturer of reliable connectivity solutions has announced its “Sync Cable for iPod”, which is nothing but a cable that connects an iPod to the new Sync media system for vehicles.

Currently, the Sync media system is available in 12 models of 2008 Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles.

The newly announced Sync Cable for iPod works with recent generations of the iPod that includes the iPod video, iPod nano and iPod touch.

A unique feature is that the Sync Cable for iPod has the ability to connect older iPods to the Ford Sync media system. The older models that are supported include the iPod mini, the 4th generation iPod, and the iPod with color display.

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. Plus, the iPod can be externally controlled by the Sync media system and will charge while connected when the vehicle is running.

According to Mike Ridenhour, president at Keyspan, “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.”

Here is a list of iPods that are compatible with the Keyspan Sync Cable for iPod:

The cable is designed for use with…

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

The Keyspan Sync cable for iPod is immediately available via Keyspan’s online store for a price of $49.