Apple iPad Head Unit Installation

WICKED_GRIN · 04-05-2010, 06:02 PM

this is very cool.....could this be the future for Head Units??

Video: World's first Apple iPad in-car installation looks pretty clean — Autoblog

370z TT · 04-05-2010, 06:30 PM

It actually looks better, when its mocked up, than I thought. Is it able to sound as good as a dedicated audio unit though?

vipor · 04-05-2010, 06:44 PM

Looks pretty cool. DEFINITELY need an anti-glare screen protector.... It'll help with greasy finger syndrome too

speedfreak28 · 04-05-2010, 07:26 PM

knew it would happen but didn't realize it would happen this quick. nice, the bit-one is an amazing processor too

speedfreak28 · 04-05-2010, 07:33 PM

now somebody buy an ipad and let me install it in their z

WICKED_GRIN · 04-05-2010, 08:05 PM

This is one killer Amp……OK, who is going to bash Mcintosh?

Amazon.com: Mcc406m - Mcintosh 6 Ch 4x50 Watt and 2x100 Watt Amplifier: Electronics

speedfreak28 · 04-05-2010, 08:13 PM

its definately a sexy amp but for 2 grand I could think of a ton of other amps Id run

2fast4thelaw · 04-05-2010, 08:28 PM

I have auditioned them and they arent any better than a JL HD or PG Z series. Your paying all that extra money for that extra 5% nth degree of cleanliness that honestly I didnt notice. I felt the amp was a little soft on the bass but that could have been more of a character of the speakers. Your truly paying for the name!

370Zvetlana · 04-05-2010, 09:53 PM

looks nice, but only useful if you have 3g internet with it IMO

also, i question how well you will see the screen in bright sun, the reflections would drive me nuts, especially when its off

and thieves broke into my g35 for a 199$ GPS unit...... unless you have a clever way if hiding this, expect the same fate

spearfish25 · 04-05-2010, 09:58 PM

So how do you sync the iPad with any other device that contains all your media? I hope it has a quick release. And I agree...not having 3G is a huge FAIL. Makes it useless unless you park in front of a Starbucks.

theDreamer · 04-05-2010, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spearfish25

So how do you sync the iPad with any other device that contains all your media? I hope it has a quick release. And I agree...not having 3G is a huge FAIL. Makes it useless unless you park in front of a Starbucks.

Well I thought that is where all Apple users spend all their time?

The idea of this is good in concept, but will not work overall. It has a pretty screen and runs a nice UI, but beyond that it is very limited and you could easily achieve the same idea cheaper, with more functionality.

Florida_GATOR · 04-05-2010, 10:24 PM

All in all, the ideas pretty sick...i mean you pretty much have a mobile...everything in one place...and if you did get the 3G version..hold the phone, because all you really need are toilets in the seats and your set!

bigaudiofanat · 04-05-2010, 11:07 PM

Late to the party but looks nice.

iff2mastamatt · 04-06-2010, 12:09 AM

I want to see an HP Slate in a dash.

bigaudiofanat · 04-06-2010, 05:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theDreamer

Well I thought that is where all Apple users spend all their time?

The idea of this is good in concept, but will not work overall. It has a pretty screen and runs a nice UI, but beyond that it is very limited and you could easily achieve the same idea cheaper, with more functionality.

I agree, thinking about taking the dash apart just to do an upgrade or to sync music is impractical in my opinion. Me I would stick with a double din an a 160gb ipod. Not to mention what if you buy a cd.

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2fast4thelaw Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Denver Co Age: 50 Posts: 403 Drives: 09 370Z Sport/MT6 Rep Power: 16	I have auditioned them and they arent any better than a JL HD or PG Z series. Your paying all that extra money for that extra 5% nth degree of cleanliness that honestly I didnt notice. I felt the amp was a little soft on the bass but that could have been more of a character of the speakers. Your truly paying for the name! __________________ To the optimist, the glass is half full. To the pessimist, the glass is half empty. To the engineer, the glass is twice as big as it needs to be.

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spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	So how do you sync the iPad with any other device that contains all your media? I hope it has a quick release. And I agree...not having 3G is a huge FAIL. Makes it useless unless you park in front of a Starbucks. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

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Florida_GATOR Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 705 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z Blk Rep Power: 17	All in all, the ideas pretty sick...i mean you pretty much have a mobile...everything in one place...and if you did get the 3G version..hold the phone, because all you really need are toilets in the seats and your set! __________________ MK44 Creed- " Ive got a bullet here with your name on it, and im gonna keep firing till i find out which one it is " Most badass job ever.

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370z TT Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 160 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 15	It actually looks better, when its mocked up, than I thought. Is it able to sound as good as a dedicated audio unit though?

04-05-2010, 07:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
speedfreak28 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: south jersey Posts: 247 Drives: 05 ram, 79 z28 Rep Power: 16	knew it would happen but didn't realize it would happen this quick. nice, the bit-one is an amazing processor too

04-05-2010, 07:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
speedfreak28 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: south jersey Posts: 247 Drives: 05 ram, 79 z28 Rep Power: 16	now somebody buy an ipad and let me install it in their z

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WICKED_GRIN Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New England Posts: 466 Drives: 370Z Roadster Black Rep Power: 15	This is one killer Amp……OK, who is going to bash Mcintosh? Amazon.com: Mcc406m - Mcintosh 6 Ch 4x50 Watt and 2x100 Watt Amplifier: Electronics

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speedfreak28 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: south jersey Posts: 247 Drives: 05 ram, 79 z28 Rep Power: 16	its definately a sexy amp but for 2 grand I could think of a ton of other amps Id run

04-05-2010, 09:53 PM	#9 (permalink)
370Zvetlana Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Montreal Posts: 131 Drives: 2009 370Z Black MT Rep Power: 15	looks nice, but only useful if you have 3g internet with it IMO also, i question how well you will see the screen in bright sun, the reflections would drive me nuts, especially when its off and thieves broke into my g35 for a 199$ GPS unit...... unless you have a clever way if hiding this, expect the same fate

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bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	Late to the party but looks nice. __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

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