locoboy
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| posted on 24/3/08 at 10:36 AM |
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MP3 player advice
Mrs Locoboy has gor a new car, its a BMW 335 and it does not have a cd changer in it.
It does however have an Aux Jack in the centre armrest thingy.
Im looking for advice on what mp3 player you would recommend that has the following features.
Fairly large screen so that tracks can be changed whilst driving with ease.
Simple navigation menus.
Cheers
ATB
Locoboy
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tom windmill
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| posted on 24/3/08 at 10:39 AM |
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Ipod?
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Omni
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| posted on 24/3/08 at 10:49 AM |
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BMW 335, that is not very locost ;-)
IPOD would be my advice too!!!
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locoboy
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| posted on 24/3/08 at 10:55 AM |
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lol,
Im looking for a cheaper version of an ipod if there is such a thing.
ATB
Locoboy
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mcerd1
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| posted on 24/3/08 at 11:06 AM |
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I use my phone - but then I've already got a half decent phone that can take 2Gb of MP3's (and the new one comes next week that can take
8Gb+  )
I've got wired headset that takes normal headphones (and has a call answer + mic)
it gives me a locost mp3 + hands free all in one
the headset cost £5 off ebay, the phone's free on the contract and the memory cards are £7 +P&P for 2Gb (or £32 for 8Gb if your phone can
take it - most can't yet)
just have to make sure the volume isn't too high when your an a call (feedback  )
[Edited on 24/3/08 by mcerd1]
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jlparsons
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| posted on 24/3/08 at 11:23 AM |
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My dad bought a Sansa solid state one, cost him not a lot for 8gig and the screen and sound quality are great.
Any resemblance to real persons, living or dead is purely coincidental. Some assembly required. Batteries not included. Contents may settle during
shipment. Use only as directed. No other warranty expressed or implied. Do not use while operating a motor vehicle or heavy equipment. Subject to
approval, terms and conditions apply. Apply only to affected area. For recreational use only. All models over 18 years of age. No user-serviceable
parts inside. Subject to change. As seen on TV. One size fits all. May contain nuts. Slippery when wet. For office use only. Edited for television.
Keep cool; process promptly.
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madmandegge
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| posted on 24/3/08 at 11:24 AM |
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I've also used my phone, but for ease of track changes I'd say iPod, a Touch if you don't mind splashing out, mainly because the
screen is so large.
Have you thought about an interface adaptor? As it's a BMW, there's a good chance you could buy a full interface adaptor for your stock
H/U, meaning you can chance tracks using stalk controls, etc.
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Jubal
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| posted on 24/3/08 at 11:29 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by madmandegge
I've also used my phone, but for ease of track changes I'd say iPod, a Touch if you don't mind splashing out, mainly because the
screen is so large.
Have you thought about an interface adaptor? As it's a BMW, there's a good chance you could buy a full interface adaptor for your stock
H/U, meaning you can chance tracks using stalk controls, etc.
You can buy an interface which sorts it properly, I have one on my 5 series. Ipod in the glovebox and all the tracks/play lists etc on screen
controlled by the idrive. Not at all locost though.
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locoboy
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| posted on 24/3/08 at 11:34 AM |
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What are these interface things and where does one get prices from?
Oh and is it going to work out more expensixe than getting a 6 disk changer in the back!
ATB
Locoboy
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jlparsons
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| posted on 24/3/08 at 11:48 AM |
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Found the link for what my dad uses in his bmw 5 - here.
I was impressed with it, but then i hate ipods...
Any resemblance to real persons, living or dead is purely coincidental. Some assembly required. Batteries not included. Contents may settle during
shipment. Use only as directed. No other warranty expressed or implied. Do not use while operating a motor vehicle or heavy equipment. Subject to
approval, terms and conditions apply. Apply only to affected area. For recreational use only. All models over 18 years of age. No user-serviceable
parts inside. Subject to change. As seen on TV. One size fits all. May contain nuts. Slippery when wet. For office use only. Edited for television.
Keep cool; process promptly.
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caber
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| posted on 24/3/08 at 05:53 PM |
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Lots of cheap second hand iPODs around, mine is a 15 meg G2 you can pick these up for next to nothing. The only problem with old ones is battery life,
not an issue if you are in the car, just plug it in!
Caber
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madmandegge
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| posted on 26/3/08 at 10:26 AM |
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I've also got an old iPod with a dead battery kicking around, old 2G 15gb too, would be perfect for a car system.
Depends on what kind of changer you want (brand new/used?)
I'd go with the iPod, you can fit a lot more than 6 CD's onto them!
Just found http://caraudiosecurity.com/shop/product_list/c_path/286_324_328/spd/bmw.html - Ouch!
If you already have a changer, it might be possible to get an iPod to changer adaptor, which may be cheaper, certainly not "cheap" though!
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MikeRJ
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| posted on 26/3/08 at 01:28 PM |
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If you can live with 1GB or 2GB of memory, then then BigPockets have some excellent deals at the moment, though
they might be a little small for what you want.
1
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2 GB
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