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Originally Posted by tsk1979 vebmetal, you don't need an IPOD.
All you need is a HU which has "USB" support. IF your Creative Zen Xtra is recognized as a HDD on your system, you can plug in to your HU via the USB port and your HU will easily see the player as an external HDD, |
That's where things are a little iffy... I need to install drivers before the Zen Xtra comes up in my computer. Which is why I assumed that it wouldn't work with HUs unless they explicitly state that they work with Creative Zen Xtras (I haven't come across any that do state this btw). Quote:
Originally Posted by rocksterraghu But reading the directory structure/ file list would take a whole lot of time. I'm talking about clean 3-4 minutes (minimum) here. |
That is one concern of mine... does it take 3-4 minutes just the first time or every time you switch on the HU? Quote:
Originally Posted by rocksterraghu veb, we still don't know your budget. And if it is 15GB+, what is the capacity of your Zen and will it be able to suffice the need? |
The budget.... well let's just keep the budget out of the picture for right now... but suffice it to say the cheaper the better. My Xtra is 40GB so that is not an issue. Worst comes to worst, I will get a cheap HU with an Aux-In and deal with it, and forget of all the comforts I can get Quote:
Originally Posted by navin Hu's have been supporting the ipod since atleast 2003 maybe even earlier. |
You misread my post. I said that I didn't realize that when you hookup a compatible HU with the iPod cable the HU charges the iPod as well. This is good news for me as I don't want a cigarette-lighter charger hanging across my dash (or hav eto turn things on and off). Quote:
Originally Posted by navin Today many HUs have USB support and they should support the Zen. Some might require that the Zen is powered seperately. USB on HUs typically puts out 500mA, many hard disks demand more than that. |
Exactly why I am refraining from buying a cheap hdd and usb enclosure - too many people reported here that you need to attach another USB cable to power the hdd - not nice!
In other news, the new iPods do look sweet!! The 80GB iPod 'Classic' especially would work perfectly for my needs. And $249 is not a bad price at all!! (Though that does push my budget waaaaay beyond what I was thinking of!! )
Rocksterraghu please double confirm that the iPod cable with Pioneer (say 7950) or Alpine HUs charges the iPod simultaneously. |