The Great iPod Thread

furioussphinx · 29th April 2006, 21:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by a4_attitude

hey guys just found this on e bay
Stereo connection kit, is this that expensive????

http://cgi.ebay.in/Stereo-Connection...QQcmdZViewItem

from where can i get the aux cable ?? and then connector to ipod???
thnx in advance
wadhwa ajay

It sure looks temptin, doesnt it, its worth that money since it has "MONSTER" Cable, i.e., you will get unmatched and ultimate quality. But somehow i dont trust ebay. Y dont u get someone to bring one for you from abroad??? And besides just an AUX cable, i dont think is such a hard thing to find,....try out Planet M or Music World, ask em , they might help. Or you could even try some hardware gizmo shops, u know the place where u got ur ipod, y dont u try out bose equipment, they are the best in their class. www.boseindia.com

Regards, Sagar.

MEISTERSTUCK · 2nd May 2006, 16:15

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hellspawn · 2nd May 2006, 16:32

dude we r discussing ipods...not the loudest car

since the old gen ipods have been discontinued(the 20gb and 40gb ones) and have been replaced with nanos,can i still get the old ipods anywhere in noida/delhi cos im not too keen on buying a nano.a couple of friends have faced a lot of problems with the nano and were happier with their old ipods.
i wudnt even mind considering a used option!!

rOaD AsSaSin!! · 16th May 2006, 23:40

got my hands on the ipod nano...
and man i was shocked to see the size but yes it is fragile to scratches!!!
and i will recommend not to go for those trendy silicon covers that come as extra accesories from apple store...they will stick to the pod an the corners will go black especially for the white nano!!
dont ask me the price i got it as a gift just my luck i wud say!!
someone out there loves me!

swale84 · 17th May 2006, 11:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by hellspawn

dude we r discussing ipods...not the loudest car

since the old gen ipods have been discontinued(the 20gb and 40gb ones) and have been replaced with nanos,can i still get the old ipods anywhere in noida/delhi cos im not too keen on buying a nano.a couple of friends have faced a lot of problems with the nano and were happier with their old ipods.
i wudnt even mind considering a used option!!

You can buy a 30gb or 60gb iPod video. These rent as small/fragile as the nano since they have hard drives, not flash memory.

navin · 17th May 2006, 12:18

when is a 120gb or 200gb ipod expected? anyone?

swale84 · 17th May 2006, 19:22

check this out
it gives you all the optins & available products to attach your ipod or any external music player to your head unit.
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-g9WdDY7...TbfzkpybMwftyA

Mods please move this to an appropriate thread if you dont think it should be here.

srasania · 10th June 2006, 12:19

Hey guys.Please tell me how to connect my Alpine 9830 HU to my Ipod Video(5th Generation-5G model).
I already have a FM Transmitter,but the sound quality is really really bad through that wireless FM/Radio connection..I would prefer a direct cable or something..
Hope to get a few responses !..
-sr

Mad Monkey · 10th June 2006, 13:47

alpine have an ipod connection kit for about 7k . it will keep your ipod charged and you can also control your ipod from your head unit .installing it will take about an hour and it is easily available in mumbai

jkdas · 10th June 2006, 13:53

Ther !

Alpine's KCA-420i iPod Interface Adapter

with whole story
http://www.crutchfieldadvisor.com/IS...od.html?page=3

reviews!
http://reviews.cnet.com/Alpine_KCA_4...-31090817.html

http://www.alpine-europe.com/content...or-iPod%AE.htm

navin · 12th June 2006, 10:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by srasania

Hey guys.Please tell me how to connect my Alpine 9830 HU to my Ipod Video(5th Generation-5G model).
I already have a FM Transmitter,but the sound quality is really really bad through that wireless FM/Radio connection..I would prefer a direct cable or something..
Hope to get a few responses !..
-sr

The KCA420i is available in Mumbai. The 9830 has some limietions when used with an Ipod. In fact most HUs have some limitations.

1. the display only displays the current song
2. the scroll is awfull slow
3. Usiing most HUs to switch playlists and artist or albums is a chore.

what the Ipod cables really do...(vs other modes of connectivity).

a) Good quality sound from the line out socket of the ipod (this is better than the headphone socket)
b) allows you to FF or FR from the current song to the next or previous song
c) some limited scrolling given the slow scroll speeds
d) will diaplay ID3 tag of CURRENT song on HU.

I am posting this not to disuade you (I got Ipod connectors for all 3 alpines in my family) but only to temper your expectations.

jkdas · 3rd August 2006, 22:16

Apple Computer has partnered with Ford Motor, General Motors, and Mazda Motor to help drivers integrate their iPods into their cars' audio systems.
Owners of Ford, Mazda and GM cars who want to take their iPods on the road may no longer have to worry about purchasing quirky add-ons like the iTrip or chargers that plug into cigarette lighters. Apple announced on Thursday that it has teamed up with the three car companies to incorporate "seamless integration" into new 2007 models that will let iPods be controlled within cars' audio systems and charged whenever the ignition is on.

http://news.zdnet.com/2100-9584_22-6...=zdfd.newsfeed

Iceman · 6th August 2006, 16:33

Hey guys i have a 30gb iPod Video and dont know as to on which format should i import my songs and at what bit rate in such a way that i i neither compromise on sound quality nor on size of the song.(Because my friend has a similar Ipod to mine and i noticed that the bigger the size the more juice the battery ate.Its also mentioned on http://www.apple.com/batteries/ipods.html under "Minimize your Memory(Use compressed songs)"
Let me know.Cheers

navin · 6th August 2006, 22:00

larger files sizes usually have better quality. I suggest you experiemnt with the quality you are happy with. I would also suggest using VBR compression instead of CBR. I believe it offers a better quality-size ratio than CBR.

rOaD AsSaSin!! · 12th August 2006, 11:52

hey guyz recently i encountered a problem with my ipd nano..
it is not turning on since my last charge..even if itry puting it to charge it is not responding..the screen got stuck while it showed apple logo from then it is not responging to any thing....
please help me find any retailer near delhi ncr and noida region??
PS:any suggestions are welcome!!

2nd May 2006, 16:15	#122
MEISTERSTUCK Newbie Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: faridabad Posts: 6 Thanked: 0 Times	Note from the Team-BHP Support Staff : Post deleted, Please post your queries in the relevent thread Last edited by tsk1979 : 2nd May 2006 at 16:42.
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2nd May 2006, 16:32	#123
hellspawn Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: noida Posts: 1,686 Thanked: 9 Times View My Garage Infractions: 0/1 (10)	dude we r discussing ipods...not the loudest car since the old gen ipods have been discontinued(the 20gb and 40gb ones) and have been replaced with nanos,can i still get the old ipods anywhere in noida/delhi cos im not too keen on buying a nano.a couple of friends have faced a lot of problems with the nano and were happier with their old ipods. i wudnt even mind considering a used option!!
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16th May 2006, 23:40	#124
rOaD AsSaSin!! BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: faridabad Posts: 93 Thanked: 19 Times View My Garage	got my ipod nano got my hands on the ipod nano... and man i was shocked to see the size but yes it is fragile to scratches!!! and i will recommend not to go for those trendy silicon covers that come as extra accesories from apple store...they will stick to the pod an the corners will go black especially for the white nano!! dont ask me the price i got it as a gift just my luck i wud say!! someone out there loves me!
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17th May 2006, 12:18	#126
navin Team-BHP Support Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 25,410 Thanked: 9,957 Times	when is a 120gb or 200gb ipod expected? anyone?
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17th May 2006, 19:22	#127
swale84 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 457 Thanked: 9 Times	Useful link for ipod connectivity for any car stereo check this out it gives you all the optins & available products to attach your ipod or any external music player to your head unit. http://www.crutchfield.com/S-g9WdDY7...TbfzkpybMwftyA Mods please move this to an appropriate thread if you dont think it should be here.
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10th June 2006, 12:19	#128
srasania BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Orlando, FL, USA Posts: 321 Thanked: 8 Times View My Garage	Ipod connectivity to Alpine Hey guys.Please tell me how to connect my Alpine 9830 HU to my Ipod Video(5th Generation-5G model). I already have a FM Transmitter,but the sound quality is really really bad through that wireless FM/Radio connection..I would prefer a direct cable or something.. Hope to get a few responses !.. -sr
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10th June 2006, 13:47	#129
Mad Monkey BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: mumbai Posts: 274 Thanked: 456 Times	alpine have an ipod connection kit for about 7k . it will keep your ipod charged and you can also control your ipod from your head unit .installing it will take about an hour and it is easily available in mumbai Last edited by Mad Monkey : 10th June 2006 at 13:50.
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10th June 2006, 13:53	#130
jkdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapu Posts: 9,687 Thanked: 1,497 Times View My Garage	Ther ! Alpine's KCA-420i iPod Interface Adapter with whole story http://www.crutchfieldadvisor.com/IS...od.html?page=3 reviews! http://reviews.cnet.com/Alpine_KCA_4...-31090817.html http://www.alpine-europe.com/content...or-iPod%AE.htm Last edited by jkdas : 10th June 2006 at 13:56.
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3rd August 2006, 22:16	#132
jkdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapu Posts: 9,687 Thanked: 1,497 Times View My Garage	Apple Computer has partnered with Ford Motor, General Motors, and Mazda Motor to help drivers integrate their iPods into their cars' audio systems. Owners of Ford, Mazda and GM cars who want to take their iPods on the road may no longer have to worry about purchasing quirky add-ons like the iTrip or chargers that plug into cigarette lighters. Apple announced on Thursday that it has teamed up with the three car companies to incorporate "seamless integration" into new 2007 models that will let iPods be controlled within cars' audio systems and charged whenever the ignition is on. http://news.zdnet.com/2100-9584_22-6...=zdfd.newsfeed
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6th August 2006, 16:33	#133
Iceman Newbie Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 3 Thanked: 0 Times	Ipod Help Hey guys i have a 30gb iPod Video and dont know as to on which format should i import my songs and at what bit rate in such a way that i i neither compromise on sound quality nor on size of the song.(Because my friend has a similar Ipod to mine and i noticed that the bigger the size the more juice the battery ate.Its also mentioned on http://www.apple.com/batteries/ipods.html under "Minimize your Memory(Use compressed songs)" Let me know.Cheers
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6th August 2006, 22:00	#134
navin Team-BHP Support Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 25,410 Thanked: 9,957 Times	larger files sizes usually have better quality. I suggest you experiemnt with the quality you are happy with. I would also suggest using VBR compression instead of CBR. I believe it offers a better quality-size ratio than CBR.
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12th August 2006, 11:52	#135
rOaD AsSaSin!! BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: faridabad Posts: 93 Thanked: 19 Times View My Garage	hey guyz recently i encountered a problem with my ipd nano.. it is not turning on since my last charge..even if itry puting it to charge it is not responding..the screen got stuck while it showed apple logo from then it is not responging to any thing.... please help me find any retailer near delhi ncr and noida region?? PS:any suggestions are welcome!!
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