Decent IPod solution
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Decent IPod solution
Hello everyone. Been a while since I posted but I wanted to let everyone know I purchased an IPod Belkin adaptor from Costco today. It is one of those FM freqency kinds, but I thought the sound quality was pretty good. Plus, it includes a plug for charging the IPod from an electrical outlet.
The coolest part is that the adaptor actually searches for the strongest FM frequency at the touch of a button and it tells you where to tune so you can change it at any time with ease.
I think it was about 70 bucks. Just wanted to pass it on.
-Jeff
The coolest part is that the adaptor actually searches for the strongest FM frequency at the touch of a button and it tells you where to tune so you can change it at any time with ease.
I think it was about 70 bucks. Just wanted to pass it on.
-Jeff
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Hello everyone. Been a while since I posted but I wanted to let everyone know I purchased an IPod Belkin adaptor from Costco today. It is one of those FM freqency kinds, but I thought the sound quality was pretty good. Plus, it includes a plug for charging the IPod from an electrical outlet.
The coolest part is that the adaptor actually searches for the strongest FM frequency at the touch of a button and it tells you where to tune so you can change it at any time with ease.
I think it was about 70 bucks. Just wanted to pass it on.
-Jeff
The coolest part is that the adaptor actually searches for the strongest FM frequency at the touch of a button and it tells you where to tune so you can change it at any time with ease.
I think it was about 70 bucks. Just wanted to pass it on.
-Jeff
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Found it... http://www.crutchfield.com/S-KlGaojy...x?I=500IVAW205
"#
Expandability:
# dedicated dock for control of Blackbird II navigation system
# compatible with Alpine iPod adapter, Bluetooth adapter, HD Radio tuner, CD changer, navigation system, and surround-sound processor
# rear camera input
# A/V input and output..."
Wonder if it can play video from an iPod with the right cables? Saved to favorites...
Tough decision, this or headers?
Last edited by Tom_Slick; Apr 19, 2008 at 09:16 PM.
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Tom, you will have to get the W505 for the ipod video. Granted, I hear it doesn't work super well and the 505 is not much of an upgrade. Oh, My final cost installed was $1500. Not cheap but worth it.
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I am thinking about getting this since I have an Iphone. I will post a review once I get it. Or if anyone has this already how well does it work?? I ca get this unit brand new on ebay for 58 bucks delivered.
http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProdu...duct_Id=404646
http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProdu...duct_Id=404646
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I am thinking about getting this since I have an Iphone. I will post a review once I get it. Or if anyone has this already how well does it work?? I ca get this unit brand new on ebay for 58 bucks delivered.
http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProdu...duct_Id=404646
http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProdu...duct_Id=404646
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Hello everyone. Been a while since I posted but I wanted to let everyone know I purchased an IPod Belkin adaptor from Costco today. It is one of those FM freqency kinds, but I thought the sound quality was pretty good. Plus, it includes a plug for charging the IPod from an electrical outlet.
The coolest part is that the adaptor actually searches for the strongest FM frequency at the touch of a button and it tells you where to tune so you can change it at any time with ease.
I think it was about 70 bucks. Just wanted to pass it on.
-Jeff
The coolest part is that the adaptor actually searches for the strongest FM frequency at the touch of a button and it tells you where to tune so you can change it at any time with ease.
I think it was about 70 bucks. Just wanted to pass it on.
-Jeff
I wanted a stereo shop to install an audio jack that I could just plug into the iPod, but they all wanted to do a fancy setup thru the NAV, which I didn't want. For $70 you can't beat the Belkin unit.
Racer
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I have an fm frequency one that I bought at Bestbuy, I would have been better off burning the cash. It is terrible, the sound quality wouldnt pass for anyone. It should be illegal to sell such crap.
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Drifting
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I went with an AVIC-D3 from C5KIDD which included everything you need to install the D3 itself + iPod connector (you control it from the stereo) +Sirius Radio for about $750ish after a $200 rebate.
It works great. No complaints.
It works great. No complaints.
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Just to follow up to my original post...
I wholeheartedly agree that there are FAR superior products out there (at a significantly higher cost), but I was just saying for 70 bucks this is a reasonable alternative, and better than some other FM frequency products I have seen.
-Jeff
I wholeheartedly agree that there are FAR superior products out there (at a significantly higher cost), but I was just saying for 70 bucks this is a reasonable alternative, and better than some other FM frequency products I have seen.
-Jeff
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Just to follow up to my original post...
I wholeheartedly agree that there are FAR superior products out there (at a significantly higher cost), but I was just saying for 70 bucks this is a reasonable alternative, and better than some other FM frequency products I have seen.
-Jeff
I wholeheartedly agree that there are FAR superior products out there (at a significantly higher cost), but I was just saying for 70 bucks this is a reasonable alternative, and better than some other FM frequency products I have seen.
-Jeff
Just got one myself. It does the job!