MP3 Player?
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Re: MP3 Player? (Vette80)
Does anyone offer an MP3 from the factory? I had an aftermarket MP3/CD player in my truck. I really liked it.
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Re: MP3 Player? (TestAmenTC5)
Mazda is going (or already is) offering an MP3 player in the Protege...they are the only company that i know of that is offering one so far...
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Re: MP3 Player? (Vette80)
The Mazda with the MP3 is now on the market, supposedly Ford is supposed to start offering it next year on selected models.
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Re: MP3 Player? (ShanMan14)
I think maybe the best answer is a total delete of the entire stereo system. I have never gotten in a car with factory audio and been satisfied with it. With an audio delete at least I'd have some money to put towards a GOOD system.
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Re: MP3 Player? (Vette80)
I want a unit that has no moving parts. Some manufacturer HAS to be making one - an MP3 player that accepts CompactFlash or Sony sticks as its storage media.
Or at least an input jack on the front for a portable MP3 player. Memory cards and portables are such an easy way to stay current and have just what you want available for pounding the pavement...
Or at least an input jack on the front for a portable MP3 player. Memory cards and portables are such an easy way to stay current and have just what you want available for pounding the pavement...
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Re: MP3 Player? (Matt Black)
I want a unit that has no moving parts. Some manufacturer HAS to be making one - an MP3 player that accepts CompactFlash or Sony sticks as its storage media.
Or at least an input jack on the front for a portable MP3 player. Memory cards and portables are such an easy way to stay current and have just what you want available for pounding the pavement...
Or at least an input jack on the front for a portable MP3 player. Memory cards and portables are such an easy way to stay current and have just what you want available for pounding the pavement...
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Re: MP3 Player? (Vette80)
I'd like an MP3 player in the vette. That would be mighty cool. As long as there is an easy way to load it up.
I don't know much about satelite radio, but that might tie in with OnStar somehow.
I don't know much about satelite radio, but that might tie in with OnStar somehow.
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Re: MP3 Player? (Troy Roberts)
I just installed a Rockford Fosgate MP3 deck in my C5. I am sold on the idea.
I'm not sold on the idea of satellite, if I can have 12 hours of MP3's... why would I need satellite radio?
I'm not sold on the idea of satellite, if I can have 12 hours of MP3's... why would I need satellite radio?
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Re: MP3 Player? (Vette80)
I have been researching this for sometime; not just MP3 for the new Vette, but as an audio solution. They do currently offer mp3 CD players in the aftermarket, and others have already spoken on the Protoge; and I have seen MP3 stereo options recently when looking at Explorers (2002). I was researching more for an alternative to cutting the dash in older Corvettes (shaft style radios). I found a product called the Neo35, which is a hard-drive based unit that allows you to store TONS of files on a standard hard drive and play it back in the car. I think the unit goes for $500 or so. If anyone is interested, I can try to dig up info and maybe even see about a group purchase. I thought this was the coolest idea since you could keep the factory stereo, there would be no CDs to steal, and it would offer a really stealth system! Hope this helps.
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From: Muncie, Indiana ...... Can I buy an amplifier on time ... I ani't got no money now but I'll pay you before I die
Re: MP3 Player? (Vette80)
Why no choice for MP3 only? That's what I would like to have.