Ford Work Solutions - OnBoard Computer

Darwin

I carry a netbook when out in the field. It works great for what I do. It has about a 8" screen, 160 memory and 1gb random. And, It has built in internet --on the 3G network.

StreamlineGT

I'll agree with it not being worth it. It runs a Windows CE OS, and I don't believe it will be capable of running anything like Quickbooks or Quicken. I have a laptop and printer in my van, and love the capability of removing it and working in the office. I was just at the dealer looking at new Fords, and there options are all messed up. I am looking for something with leather interior, which is only offered in a cab and chassis in a Lariat. they do not offer the factry installed nav, or work solutions in a Lariat because of the standard Sync crap. I am the owner of a one man show, and I want a loaded truck. I know others that are the same way I am, and would want to track the other fleet vehicles. I think it is a mistake for them not to offer it in a Lariat.

WarriorWithWood

It runs remote desktop. Just load it on your desktop and connect to it through the broadband internet.

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StreamlineGT

That would require me to re-configure my whole system, though. I already have a laptop and printer in the van, with internet access. Does that mean I will have to load my desktop with all my programs just to use them in the truck? I don't even know why I am considering it, I can't get it with leather....

slowforthecones

I was at the Ford dealer not too long ago trying to buy a 2009 F150 screw, sales guy named "Yogo" pretty much pissed me off and he lost the sale. i'm now waiting for cash for clunkers to come around.. I showed up at San Francisco Ford, they said their commercial trucks div is in South San Francisco, CA...so I drive there an hour later.. Once there... it was a quiet/closed lot!!.... Big fat 250# salesman and the only guy on the lot was on a break...with a note on the door....waited 20mins..walked around the lot..called up the guy I saw in San Francisco. I finally met the big fat sales guy but he didn't seem to want to talk a price with me when i threw him a few numbers. I told the fatass I want it TODAY and he still had no clue why I didn't want the sync crap in the lariat. I told him yank it out and cross if off the sticker on the car and sell me the truck today you moron!! what a load of horse crap San Francisco Ford is...so now I'm looking at other ford dealers.