Help with IPOD cable
#16
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Same quality, way less of a hassle, only difference is you cant control the ipod with your steering wheel controls and you cant see the song titles and stuff on the nav screen.
#17
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I use the ram din line out adaptor, but I don't charge my iPod in the car. Therefore there is no hum or problems in that regard. For me there is no reason to charge it in the car as I use it while working out and while at home, so I just charge it with the Apple charger every few days, or when needed. I never can see the advantage of having more wires and adaptors in order to charge it in the car. The 80GB iPod will go for 15 to 20 hours on a charge, so it's no big deal for me to charge it inside the house as needed.
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I use the ram din line out adaptor, but I don't charge my iPod in the car. Therefore there is no hum or problems in that regard. For me there is no reason to charge it in the car as I use it while working out and while at home, so I just charge it with the Apple charger every few days, or when needed. I never can see the advantage of having more wires and adaptors in order to charge it in the car. The 80GB iPod will go for 15 to 20 hours on a charge, so it's no big deal for me to charge it inside the house as needed.
I just already had a firewire charge cable from my original 1st gen 10gig ipod (bought it the day it came out, best purchase I ever made) and thought about using it if ever needed on the 80gig.
Thanks again,
Tim
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Think about how convenience it is just to insert and remove the ipod when it's docked right infront of you.
Unless you get full integration, like full control though your NAV screen or on the steering wheel, you can't beat the cig lighter thingie. It's so convenient.
Unless you get full integration, like full control though your NAV screen or on the steering wheel, you can't beat the cig lighter thingie. It's so convenient.
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I have the Belkin Cup Mount and it's okay, but not ideal. I'd love to see your setup. Did you do anything special to run the cables out side of the center console? I'd like to have all the cables hidden.
Thanks,
Tim
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Could you post a pic of your setup? I got the Ram Din today and absolutely love it. Even when charging there is very little noise (ground loop interference).
I have the Belkin Cup Mount and it's okay, but not ideal. I'd love to see your setup. Did you do anything special to run the cables out side of the center console? I'd like to have all the cables hidden.
Thanks,
Tim
I have the Belkin Cup Mount and it's okay, but not ideal. I'd love to see your setup. Did you do anything special to run the cables out side of the center console? I'd like to have all the cables hidden.
Thanks,
Tim