New ICE products for 2007.

navin · 23rd April 2007, 09:37

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Originally Posted by FancyPlayer

Guys I am seeing these CD Players with Built-in USB Connections - I'm wondering if these will also be compatible with Zune or will only be compatible with iPod. Any comments?

I dont know about Zune but most HUs have an OPTIONAL cable that allows you to connect an ipod and control it from the HU itself. The ipod for example can lie in the glove compartment. You dont need a USB HU for this though. Many HUs that dont have USB still have this option.

low_bass_makker · 23rd April 2007, 10:45

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Originally Posted by FancyPlayer

Guys I am seeing these CD Players with Built-in USB Connections - I'm wondering if these will also be compatible with Zune or will only be compatible with iPod. Any comments?

I will also depend how the music is stored on the zune is the port is allowing to acess the data directly.....then I think zune can be used on a USB enabled HU.....but one will have to check for the same.....before buying......

determinus · 23rd April 2007, 15:52

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Originally Posted by FancyPlayer

Guys I am seeing these CD Players with Built-in USB Connections - I'm wondering if these will also be compatible with Zune or will only be compatible with iPod. Any comments?

Most of the direct USB drives has an upper limit that it can manage. Usually it is 8GB. So these HUs are more suited for pen drives.
Also like LBM says, it depends on how your player allows access to the files.
Another issue is that you cannot control your iPod from the head units if IPod is added just as a USB drive -- iPod or Zune cannot be controlled over a USB. So, as Navin says, you need to buy special HU connectors that cost +4k which allows you to control the iPod from the head unit.

FancyPlayer · 23rd April 2007, 21:26

determinus - I did see the special HU that you are talking. Everywhere it says iPod compatible. I wonder if that means it will also be compatible with Zune. I think the best thing will be is to take the Zune player along and check.

v.tec · 24th April 2007, 15:33

Sony MEX-BT5000!! is like WOW!
is it available???? from where can i get it?

gunbir · 2nd May 2007, 14:35

Guys

Hot new DVD HU in the market... the Sony MEX-DV2000

- built in surround decoding, 5.1 preout
- plays DVD DL (Dual Layer)
- plays DVDs with MP3, WMA, JPEG
- plays SACDs (yes!)
- Burr Brown DACs

Sony MEX-DV2000 DVD/SACD/CD Receiver/MP3/WMA Player/5.1 Processor/UniLink™ Control

Available in Delhi for 12.5K (no bill & warranty)

sk456 · 2nd May 2007, 16:09

a 5.1 processor with burr brown dacs for 12.5 k only !!!!!!!!! thats quite VFM

hydrashok · 2nd May 2007, 16:09

Those are really good specs for that price. And Sony seems to have hired a new guy in the design dept too. Good for Sony.

navin · 2nd May 2007, 16:18

SACD for 12.5K wow! Now only if they have one with a better display. do they?

low_bass_makker · 2nd May 2007, 19:08

but how is the SQ of the HU.....same old sony style or some change is there.....

bottle · 3rd May 2007, 14:44

hey lbm any updates on the prices for low end HU from pio ? also is 5990IB available ?

gunbir · 6th May 2007, 23:40

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Originally Posted by bottle

hey lbm any updates on the prices for low end HU from pio ? also is 5990IB available ?

a friend installed the 4950 in his swift recently, very nice HU with 3 preouts , remote etc just for Rs 4700/-

esteem_lover · 6th May 2007, 23:51

typical of sony to spoil the display.

romyeo4u · 17th May 2007, 01:22

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Originally Posted by bottle

hey lbm any updates on the prices for low end HU from pio ? also is 5990IB available ?

PIO DEH 5990IB is available , I got it for 9990/- after discount came to 9k with B&W @ Radioware House , Chennai.

hydrashok · 25th May 2007, 14:43

Well, not totally ICE, but related to ICE.

From Gizmodo: Review: Smart AC 120v/USB Inverter For the Car - Gizmodo

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Review: Smart AC 120v/USB Inverter For the Car

The 12volt adapter in a car is nice for is nice radar detectors and GPS devices, among other non cancer causing activities. But this inverter can use the ciggy adapter to power USB and AC stuff, up to a claimed 120 watts.

It works well, too.

I had it charging a Sony Ericsson by USB cable, and also powering up the monster 85 watt Macbook Pro powerbrick while both devices were active. But not at both. The USB cable didn't want to charge the phone while the Macbook was gulping down juice. The inverter also hummed away, like an overhanging powerline ready to zap a pigeon. The solution? I charged the USB device from my laptop. I'm sure the USB wouldn't flake out if I'd used a less demanding AC device. (Not a space heater.) Bonus -- it's a three pronged adapter.
The manual does a good job of outlining the dangers of using your car battery for this sort of thing. They recommend for every 3 hours of use, starting your car and running the engine 20 minutes.
I give this thing a thumbs up at $40 from Think Geek.

23rd April 2007, 21:26	#109
FancyPlayer BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Chennai Posts: 46 Thanked: 0 Times	determinus - I did see the special HU that you are talking. Everywhere it says iPod compatible. I wonder if that means it will also be compatible with Zune. I think the best thing will be is to take the Zune player along and check.
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24th April 2007, 15:33	#110
v.tec BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 251 Thanked: 18 Times View My Garage	Sony MEX-BT5000!! is like WOW! is it available???? from where can i get it?
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2nd May 2007, 14:35	#111
gunbir Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New Delhi Posts: 2,465 Thanked: 33 Times	Sony MEX-DV2000 Guys Hot new DVD HU in the market... the Sony MEX-DV2000 - built in surround decoding, 5.1 preout - plays DVD DL (Dual Layer) - plays DVDs with MP3, WMA, JPEG - plays SACDs (yes!) - Burr Brown DACs Sony MEX-DV2000 DVD/SACD/CD Receiver/MP3/WMA Player/5.1 Processor/UniLink™ Control Available in Delhi for 12.5K (no bill & warranty)
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2nd May 2007, 16:09	#112
sk456 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: @Noida/Gurgaon Posts: 570 Thanked: 7 Times	a 5.1 processor with burr brown dacs for 12.5 k only !!!!!!!!! thats quite VFM
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2nd May 2007, 16:09	#113
hydrashok Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In my Office Posts: 2,527 Thanked: 19 Times View My Garage	Those are really good specs for that price. And Sony seems to have hired a new guy in the design dept too. Good for Sony.
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2nd May 2007, 16:18	#114
navin Team-BHP Support Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 25,421 Thanked: 10,000 Times	SACD for 12.5K wow! Now only if they have one with a better display. do they?
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2nd May 2007, 19:08	#115
low_bass_makker Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Faridabad Posts: 6,813 Thanked: 306 Times View My Garage	but how is the SQ of the HU.....same old sony style or some change is there.....
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3rd May 2007, 14:44	#116
bottle Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,641 Thanked: 295 Times View My Garage	hey lbm any updates on the prices for low end HU from pio ? also is 5990IB available ?
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6th May 2007, 23:51	#118
esteem_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madras/Py Posts: 7,556 Thanked: 513 Times View My Garage	typical of sony to spoil the display.
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