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douglasadams
08-03-2006, 02:12 AM
I was just curious before I buy an iPod converter/transmitter/whatever for my truck, does anyone have any suggestions? I have a FM transmitter, but it's signal is too weak, and the almost constant static and blurbs from other stations isn't worth the music. I tried it on all the stations it offered, and no luck. So, any ideas? Thanks.
douglasadams
08-04-2006, 12:38 AM
fine, i see how it is. I'm gonig to go cry in a corner now. :icon_smil
Schmitty27
08-04-2006, 12:45 AM
Sorry, I don't believe in iPods or anything dealing with Apple so I can't help ya.
douglasadams
08-04-2006, 02:19 AM
Sorry, I don't believe in iPods or anything dealing with Apple so I can't help ya.

Why not? I think Apple's iPod has saved my life a few times in class.
erichthewebguy
08-05-2006, 12:07 AM
The iPod is the shiznit. The fm transmitter, on the other hand, is not. More accurately, the shielding around the antenna connector and along its wire is blocking the signal. It has to be shielded to block out the engine noise. Ok, here's the deal, first a couple of questions:

1. What kind of player is your car stereo (tape, cd, etc)
2. Does it have an amp?

Lemme know, there are lots of ways to do it and I've pretty much tried 'em all.

EDIT: Check out this story:
http://apple.slashdot.org/apple/06/08/05/0043255.shtml
douglasadams
08-05-2006, 01:44 AM
i just bought the truck, it has a cd player, but no amp. Again, anything you could offer is useful, thanks.
Wadi66
08-05-2006, 02:42 AM
how much you planning on paying for the ipod?
Madcowhunter
08-05-2006, 03:02 AM
Man, technology advances fast. All I have is your regular mp3 player....
short circut
08-05-2006, 12:07 PM
just use one of thoes tape deck adapters that are used for cd players. they pluginton the head phone hole, and they are cheap.
douglasadams
08-05-2006, 01:34 PM
how much you planning on paying for the ipod?

pretty much whenever I drive


just use one of thoes tape deck adapters that are used for cd players. they pluginton the head phone hole, and they are cheap.

I don't have a tape player, and I think that distorts the sound...
Wadi66
08-05-2006, 01:42 PM
douglas you make no sense. i ask how much you were going to pay ($$) for the ipod and your reply is "pretty much whenever i drive". lol i didn't ask how often you were going to play it.
Schmitty27
08-05-2006, 02:25 PM
Why not? I think Apple's iPod has saved my life a few times in class.

The main reason is because Apple purposely put in a battery that cannot be replaced. Usually you get two years out of an iPod before it dies and you have to buy a whole new one.
douglasadams
08-05-2006, 02:52 PM
douglas you make no sense. i ask how much you were going to pay ($$) for the ipod and your reply is "pretty much whenever i drive". lol i didn't ask how often you were going to play it.


haha, sorry about that. It's the 30 gigabyte video, it cost around 300 $.....and it was worth every penny. I love it. If you mean how much am I willing to pay to get it working in my truck, as little as possible, but I don't really want to spend more than about 100.
erichthewebguy
08-06-2006, 03:19 AM
DA, you can get the battery in your iPod replaced. Read this:

http://www.ipodbatteryfaq.com/#1

Also, you might have to cut into the wires at the back of your deck. That's pretty much the only way, unless you wanna mount your FM transmitter at an area that's not shielded from RF noise, which usually is only the antenna mast itself. If your deck doesn't have an AUX input you might be stuck buying another deck if you wanna have any other options.

The good news is that decks with iPod connections aren't much more expensive than normal decks. The bad news is that you gotta install it or pay to have it installed.

Or, you could just burn CDs with the tracks you want. You could also get a CD deck that supports MP3 files (I did this in my last car) and have 700 MB worth of MP3s per disc, which isn't bad.

I am curious to know what you do, let us know!
douglasadams
08-06-2006, 04:12 AM
I am curious to know what you do, let us know!

Will do. I'm leaving on vacation, so I won't be able to do anything too soon, but when I get back I will look into it. Thank you all for your imput.
Jimbo
08-07-2006, 06:03 PM
I have a 4 GB Static Memory SamSung with an LCD for pictures AND music, and USB connectivity that can be used simply for file storage. GG Apple.
erichthewebguy
08-07-2006, 08:35 PM
mc, just cuz your n00b a$$ can't afford an iPod don't knock on the rest of us for having a quality piece of equipment :biggrin:
erichthewebguy
08-07-2006, 10:54 PM
drag mc, but maybe you shouldn't use the file selector button as a cupholder next time? just a suggestion :roflmao1:
Guns R Cool
08-07-2006, 10:58 PM
MP3 is the way to go. I'm sick of paying so much more for brand name items. Except Oreos.