Using an iPod in a car

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Thu 18 Nov 2004 13:24
Using an iPod in a car - enr1
Does anyone have experience of connecting an iPod to a car stereo system. I've seen those tape adapters, but I wanted to know if there is a more suitable way of connecting it.

I know for example BMW offer connection kits as an option on new models.

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Thu 18 Nov 2004 13:40
Using an iPod in a car - Nsar
Buy an i-trip - try everythingipod.com
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Thu 18 Nov 2004 13:53
Using an iPod in a car - Dynamic Dave

www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=16692

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Thu 18 Nov 2004 13:56
Using an iPod in a car - Dynamic Dave

And also see

www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?t=25387

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Thu 18 Nov 2004 23:27
Using an iPod in a car - enr1
Out of the choice between an itrip (from ebay) or a cassette adapter what would you recommend?
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Thu 18 Nov 2004 23:55
Using an iPod in a car - Citroënian {P}
The iTrip is very good (clear easy to use, no extra cables) but illegal in the UK. Can't really see how you'd get nicked for using it, but it's illegal nonetheless.

Car adapter isn't bad, but you're better off with an iTrip, assuming you don't live in the UK, or at least don't use it there.
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Fri 19 Nov 2004 09:43
Using an iPod in a car - marcsheep
Smart make an i-pod carrier and wire-in kit for the smart and derivatives which works incredibly well, plugs into back of a Grudig head unit no problem. Also have a one of the carriers which tunes into a spare station on the tuner, this is with a Sony head unit, didn't know they were illegal and its not such an elegant solution as it is meant to plug into a cigarette lighter and has enough extensions to make it look silly, using an i-pod instead of cd changer is excellent except you have to remember to take it with you.
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Fri 19 Nov 2004 10:08
Using an iPod in a car - Alyn Beattie
Will somebody please tell this 58 year old what an i-pod is?


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Fri 19 Nov 2004 10:43
Using an iPod in a car - Carse
As I stated in one of the attached links you do not need to use I Trip there is an alternative identified in the detail I have attached below.


"I have a 20GB IPOD and have recently purchased a CarDock FM. It allows the Ipod to link to the Stereo through the FM band allowing you to play your music through the stereo. You then use your stereo to control volume, bass, treble etc...

It plugs into the power / lighter socket, so it also powers the Ipod. It takes 30secs to set up and is priceless on long journeys as I have 3000 songs downloaded from my CD collection.

Just hit play and it will play (current time estimate from the Ipod is 3 days of music)

The CarDock costs appox £50 and is worth every penny."
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Fri 19 Nov 2004 21:05
Using an iPod in a car - Citroënian {P}
>>CarDock FM

Sounds like this works like the iTrip - be careful of these being illegal to use in the UK!!
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Fri 19 Nov 2004 11:49
Using an iPod in a car - NowWheels
Will somebody please tell this 58 year old what an i-pod is?


Your honour, it's a gadget for the sort of people who listen to the Beatles (which your honour asked about earlier) ;-)

Sorry, couldn't resist. It's a digital music player, kinda like a much smaller walkman which stores as much music as 50 CDs. See www.apple.com/ipod/
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