HDD to USB on HU ?!

esteem_lover · 9th August 2006, 14:17

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Originally Posted by whatcanthisbe

the sony that i saw has a stereo pin input not the square USB input so fon that an ipod etc will play not the usb hdd

Good news for u sir !!! Sony does have a USB port enabled HU..but i am not sure if u can connect any usb device, but u can transfer 1 GB of songs right into it.here is the link..check it out
http://products.consumerguide.com/re...564#FullReview

jinu_joseph · 10th August 2006, 11:51

Check this out for those who want to connect USB to an alpine unit

http://www.alpine-europe.com/content...0M%94-copy.htm

SRK · 10th August 2006, 12:36

For Pioneer Users:-
CD-RB10 (use without cd changer)for connecting Mp3 palyers or anything that has output it was said it directly plays you mp3 players..
CD-RB20 (use with cd changer) It is same as the above one but just works with the changer too..
These cables run directly from the output of your players...
Sorry no Pendrive or HDD can be used..
Gurus can you throw some light on the above products in the pic it is shown two input pins..
What will they be for??

CB-i100ii for ipod and pioneer users..(I think ipod shuffle cant be used as it has a Usb pin)These will rule.....

whatcanthisbe · 22nd August 2006, 17:26

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/car-en...stem-2.htmlfoe EVERY ONE

low_bass_makker · 22nd August 2006, 17:41

yes it is clearly written on the page.......
dont post multiple post of the same question

whatcanthisbe · 22nd August 2006, 18:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by low_bass_makker

yes it is clearly written on the page.......
dont post multiple post of the same question

EXACTLY

so why did u post it multiple times

UGH

Vid6639 · 3rd September 2006, 16:01

does anybody know which HU is available on the scorpio dlx. the one with the usb port as well as the SD card slot. the advertisements for scorpio say its a kenwood system. i am not able to find any kenwood sytem which has the SD card slot and the usb slot.
http://www.mahindrascorpio.com/scorp...l_Gallery.aspx

manveet · 3rd September 2006, 16:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by spadival

u r better off buying an ipod and an HU with an aux.. I feel this combo will be cheaper and more reliable than a HU with USB + HDD ..

actually the moment you have a USB in the HU the possibilities are endless ...

for e.g. a UDB card reader costs 125 bucks . plug this into the HU and you can even use the SD and mini SD cards from your cell phone ... and if your cell supports a hot swap .. nothing like it

.. you're ready to plug and play

antardaksh · 3rd September 2006, 18:30

If you can attach a laptop HD to HU then you can carry any amount of music with you.

goldsun · 3rd September 2006, 19:44

While Mobile HDDs (2.5") are to some extent shock resistent, the desktop HDDs (3.5") are not. It is better to go for USB Microdrives, which are available in 4+ GB and should be more than enougn to hold about 80+ hours of music.

The great plus for using the USB Flash / Microdrive is that the content could be dynamic and we don't have to write as many CDs and keep as many in the Car.

Sony's Giga Panel has 1 GB built in Flash Memory and the front panel can be connected to your PC through USB drive for copying.

I am a bit disapponted for not having waited a little longer to grab this Sony Giga Panel HU.

navin · 4th September 2006, 10:55

Most Modile HDDs are 1.8" (as used on the ipod). Most USB HDDs are 2.5" but I dont think they are as shock resistant as those used on the ipod.

goldsun · 4th September 2006, 15:08

I fully agree with you on that iPod HDDs are the best of being shock resistant.

Lap Tops are intended for use on the move, be it on a Car or be it on the flight. Drawing from that fact, compared to Desktop HDDs, Laptop HDDs are better in being shock resistant.

NIP · 4th October 2006, 11:55

right said navin...i've already blown two 2.5" HDDs that i use with my laptop...i dont consider them durable at all. considering these go on laptops...i thought they should have been tougher.

guys...any idea how much the USB HU's cost !? can you please post models and prices if possible ?! thanks in advance...

Vid6639 · 4th October 2006, 13:17

kenwood has one model KDC-MP5033U usb HU. am not sure abt the quality. it costs Rs.12K MRP.
http://www.kenwoodaudio.com/singapor...el=KDC-MP5033U

i havent heard it so cant comment on SQ.

greenhorn · 14th April 2012, 15:25

bumping up a REALLY old thread ( i know) but i have a 2.5" HDD enclosure which allows for external USB power

the catch is that its a 500 hdd is NTFS formatted. I have around 120GB of music, and I feel really greedy and want my entire collection with me. Is this doable?

10th August 2006, 11:51	#32
jinu_joseph BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 426 Thanked: 202 Times	Check this out for those who want to connect USB to an alpine unit http://www.alpine-europe.com/content...0M%94-copy.htm
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10th August 2006, 12:36	#33
SRK Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,206 Thanked: 536 Times	For Pioneer Users:- CD-RB10 (use without cd changer)for connecting Mp3 palyers or anything that has output it was said it directly plays you mp3 players.. CD-RB20 (use with cd changer) It is same as the above one but just works with the changer too.. These cables run directly from the output of your players... Sorry no Pendrive or HDD can be used.. Gurus can you throw some light on the above products in the pic it is shown two input pins.. What will they be for?? CB-i100ii for ipod and pioneer users..(I think ipod shuffle cant be used as it has a Usb pin)These will rule.....
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22nd August 2006, 17:26	#34
whatcanthisbe BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: http://www.wandering-online.com Posts: 499 Thanked: 6 Times	http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/car-en...stem-2.htmlfoe EVERY ONE
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22nd August 2006, 17:41	#35
low_bass_makker Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Faridabad Posts: 6,813 Thanked: 306 Times View My Garage	yes it is clearly written on the page....... dont post multiple post of the same question
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3rd September 2006, 16:01	#37
Vid6639 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 17,690 Thanked: 44,156 Times View My Garage	does anybody know which HU is available on the scorpio dlx. the one with the usb port as well as the SD card slot. the advertisements for scorpio say its a kenwood system. i am not able to find any kenwood sytem which has the SD card slot and the usb slot. http://www.mahindrascorpio.com/scorp...l_Gallery.aspx
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3rd September 2006, 18:30	#39
antardaksh BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: delhi Posts: 380 Thanked: 295 Times	If you can attach a laptop HD to HU then you can carry any amount of music with you.
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3rd September 2006, 19:44	#40
goldsun BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 229 Thanked: 50 Times	While Mobile HDDs (2.5") are to some extent shock resistent, the desktop HDDs (3.5") are not. It is better to go for USB Microdrives, which are available in 4+ GB and should be more than enougn to hold about 80+ hours of music. The great plus for using the USB Flash / Microdrive is that the content could be dynamic and we don't have to write as many CDs and keep as many in the Car. Sony's Giga Panel has 1 GB built in Flash Memory and the front panel can be connected to your PC through USB drive for copying. I am a bit disapponted for not having waited a little longer to grab this Sony Giga Panel HU.
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4th September 2006, 10:55	#41
navin Team-BHP Support Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 25,418 Thanked: 9,994 Times	Most Modile HDDs are 1.8" (as used on the ipod). Most USB HDDs are 2.5" but I dont think they are as shock resistant as those used on the ipod.
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4th September 2006, 15:08	#42
goldsun BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 229 Thanked: 50 Times	I fully agree with you on that iPod HDDs are the best of being shock resistant. Lap Tops are intended for use on the move, be it on a Car or be it on the flight. Drawing from that fact, compared to Desktop HDDs, Laptop HDDs are better in being shock resistant.
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4th October 2006, 11:55	#43
NIP Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,179 Thanked: 152 Times View My Garage	right said navin...i've already blown two 2.5" HDDs that i use with my laptop...i dont consider them durable at all. considering these go on laptops...i thought they should have been tougher. guys...any idea how much the USB HU's cost !? can you please post models and prices if possible ?! thanks in advance...
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4th October 2006, 13:17	#44
Vid6639 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 17,690 Thanked: 44,156 Times View My Garage	kenwood has one model KDC-MP5033U usb HU. am not sure abt the quality. it costs Rs.12K MRP. http://www.kenwoodaudio.com/singapor...el=KDC-MP5033U i havent heard it so cant comment on SQ.
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14th April 2012, 15:25	#45
greenhorn BANNED Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: KL-01 Posts: 7,878 Thanked: 4,910 Times View My Garage	Re: HDD to USB on HU ?! bumping up a REALLY old thread ( i know) but i have a 2.5" HDD enclosure which allows for external USB power the catch is that its a 500 hdd is NTFS formatted. I have around 120GB of music, and I feel really greedy and want my entire collection with me. Is this doable?
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