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Title: I pod in an old car.
Post by: Amigo on 22 May 2010, 22:50:13

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290436887937&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
  Watching this. I've seen it done before at various shows by those who want to retain thier classic dashboards & positive earth.
  What i need advice on is the i pod itself. I'll only use it in the Rover, (Sold Consul) as i don't like sticking things in my ears!, which is a good or bad one to buy & how do i download music onto it?
   I know this is remedial ABC123 to most of you but i'm a luddite so would appreciate the advice please. Guy. :-[

Title: Re: I pod in an old car.
Post by: Martin_1962 on 22 May 2010, 23:29:49

Portable music players - loads out there - the worst of the expensive ones for sound quality are reckoned to be made by Apple

Title: Re: I pod in an old car.
Post by: tunnie on 22 May 2010, 23:34:04

at that price don't expect miracles, but that should fit right in your classic and not stand out.  :y

Title: Re: I pod in an old car.
Post by: tunnie on 22 May 2010, 23:35:14

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Portable music players - loads out there - the worst of the expensive ones for sound quality are reckoned to be made by Apple

Only the headphones, try any iPod in a B&W Zeppelin dock, with decent bit rate  ;)

Title: Re: I pod in an old car.
Post by: Amigo on 22 May 2010, 23:39:15

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Portable music players - loads out there - the worst of the expensive ones for sound quality are reckoned to be made by Apple

Only the headphones, try any iPod in a B&W Zeppelin dock, with decent bit rate  ;)

   PARDON?

Title: Re: I pod in an old car.
Post by: tunnie on 22 May 2010, 23:40:21

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Portable music players - loads out there - the worst of the expensive ones for sound quality are reckoned to be made by Apple

Only the headphones, try any iPod in a B&W Zeppelin dock, with decent bit rate  ;)

   PARDON?

http://www.bowers-wilkins.co.uk/display.aspx?infid=2466

Music player in that, with decent quality files  :)

Title: Re: I pod in an old car.
Post by: Nickbat on 23 May 2010, 00:13:08

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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290436887937&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
  Watching this. I've seen it done before at various shows by those who want to retain thier classic dashboards & positive earth.
  What i need advice on is the i pod itself. I'll only use it in the Rover, (Sold Consul) as i don't like sticking things in my ears!, which is a good or bad one to buy & how do i download music onto it?
   I know this is remedial ABC123 to most of you but i'm a luddite so would appreciate the advice please. Guy. :-[

I may be wrong, but I think others have not understood what your question was. (Or maybe I have misunderstood  :-[). You're asking about iPods/MP3 players rather than the car connection?

My daughter has an iPod Nano, which is a pretty good bit of kit. It's dead easy to download files from iTunes, HMV or similar. Just connect your iPod to a USB port, go on the web and and off you go. Normally around 99p for the latest singles or album tracks, but earlier stuff is much cheaper. You can also transfer any music CDs you have to the iPod just by sticking the CD into the PC and following the iTunes instructions (iTunes is free software from Apple).

I guess you could go for a cheaper MP3 player as Apple branded equipment is expensive. I can't comment on them as I haven't tried any.

Hope this helps.  :y

Title: Re: I pod in an old car.
Post by: Psychoca on 23 May 2010, 14:15:48

With regards to MP3 players, I have a 20GB Ipod, I have also had a normal MP3 player.

In contrast the Control software of the IPod is far superior and quicker than the cheaper MP3 player and does give a good sound quality (so long as a decent bit rate is used).

As regards to the connection to the car, I personally would be inclined to have a concealed amplifier, with a switched connection to the cars speaker system, then all that would be needed is a jump lead to link the IPod (located in a convienient safe place) and the Ipod.

Title: Re: I pod in an old car.
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 23 May 2010, 15:52:58

That looks great! 8-) 8-) 8-)

All I need is a classic car for it to go in! ::) ::) ::)

Come back 1972 Ford Escort Mk1, all is forgiven! :D :D ;)

Title: Re: I pod in an old car.
Post by: Amigo on 23 May 2010, 17:12:56

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290436887937&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
 I might have a punt on this. It'd look right in the dash (1970 Rover 2000 TC) & work as a radio. I've just bought an apple ipod nano from Lodger Steves girlfriend for a tenner so i just need the appropriate lead from Maplins, then downlaod a few cd's/tracks etc. Any tips on this would help. Guy. 8-)

Title: Re: I pod in an old car.
Post by: CaptainZok on 23 May 2010, 17:26:02

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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290436887937&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
 I might have a punt on this. It'd look right in the dash (1970 Rover 2000 TC) & work as a radio. I've just bought an apple ipod nano from Lodger Steves girlfriend for a tenner so i just need the appropriate lead from Maplins, then downlaod a few cd's/tracks etc. Any tips on this would help. Guy. 8-)

Welcome to the 21st century mate. ;D ;D

Title: Re: I pod in an old car.
Post by: Amigo on 23 May 2010, 20:34:00

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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290436887937&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
 I might have a punt on this. It'd look right in the dash (1970 Rover 2000 TC) & work as a radio. I've just bought an apple ipod nano from Lodger Steves girlfriend for a tenner so i just need the appropriate lead from Maplins, then downlaod a few cd's/tracks etc. Any tips on this would help. Guy. 8-)

Welcome to the 21st century mate. ;D ;D

HMMM.  Bit scary here!!! ::)

Title: Re: I pod in an old car.
Post by: CaptainZok on 23 May 2010, 20:38:55

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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290436887937&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
 I might have a punt on this. It'd look right in the dash (1970 Rover 2000 TC) & work as a radio. I've just bought an apple ipod nano from Lodger Steves girlfriend for a tenner so i just need the appropriate lead from Maplins, then downlaod a few cd's/tracks etc. Any tips on this would help. Guy. 8-)

Welcome to the 21st century mate. ;D ;D

HMMM.  Bit scary here!!! ::)

Sure Steve will sort it for you mate or shout if you get stuck. :y

Title: Re: I pod in an old car.
Post by: Amigo on 26 May 2010, 20:07:50

I've taken it out of the box, looked at it, nearly dropped it so put it back in the box!!!
    I'll have to try again soon. ::)