Ipod Accesories - Nano...

[Pixle]

I'm looking to buy some accesories for my nano 4gb.

I'd really like to play my ipod through my car radio and be able listen to am/fm radio (on its own). Added + if it comes with a car charger.

Are their any compact accesories that you would recommend for me?

 

[Gamingphreek]

In order to connect the Ipod to a car Radio in the manner you described your car radio has to be Ipod Ready. Once you have a radio like that you need to buy the $100 Ipod adapter for the Ipod Ready radio. I am going this route (once i get enough money). Not only do you get better sound quality, but you also charging capabilities, you still have all your radio stations, AND you control everything through your main reciever.

I would recommend this route. They do, however, have FM adapters that transmit your Ipod's songs over an FM radio frequency.

-Kevin

 

[Pixle]

What brand would you recommend for the fm adapter. And...is their a tape adapter that I can control radio play through that?

Cause... 'damn - $100 dollars to be car ready

 

[keeleysam]

I would not buy any of the new iPod FM Transmitters.

The only good one was the Griffen iTrip, and the new dock connector versions are pure crap.

 

[Gamingphreek]

Well for the FM adapter any of them work. I honestly cant recommend a brand, but from what i understand you really cant go wrong.

THere is a tape adapter. It should be the same thing you use for CD players, just plug it into the headphone jack and put the fake tape in. Probably the cheapest way, but:
A. You have to have a tape deck (Not many do anymore)
B. Lower sound quality from what i understand.

When you say can you control radio play through that. I assume you mean once you insert the tape where do you control the track that is playing. That is all on your Ipod still. The only way to control everything from the car reciever is to go expensive.

As for the $100 you are forgetting; that is only for the Ipod Adapter. You also have to have an Ipod ready reciever.

-Kevin

 

[Icepick]

I just use the tape deck adapter that came with my old school car-ready discman. Just plug it into the headphone port. I'm waiting until sub $20 FM Transmitters become a choice. Only then will the price/performance ratio be acceptable for that technology (IMHO.)

 

[Pixle]

I've found this ipod griffin for the nano. It seems to be the only compatible one but it adds a backplate. I already have a clear protector for my nano, would the backside of this fit?

 

[blurredvision]

I have a 2005 model Pioneer deck in my car, and opted for an adapter that accepts an audio RCA composite red/white input. Most aftermarket decks offer an iPod adapter, usually at the expense of around $90-$120. With the 2005 Pioneer decks, the Pioneer iPod adapter allowed you to control your iPod from the actual deck, without ever touching the iPod itself. In theory, it was excellent. In practice, however, was an exercise in frustration. Hell, you had to go through a couple of menus just to fast forward or skip tracks. With the 2006 Pioneer models, however, all is well, and the adapter works just beautifully with the deck, with minimal fuss.

I think Alpine's solution is pretty good also, but haven't read much up on it.

If you can, go for any option other than an FM transmitter or tape-deck adapter. The quality is just crap. Plus, for the money you'll put towards a decent FM transmitter, you might as well put the same or a bit more money into a better solution.

 

[JE78]

Originally posted by: blurredvision
I have a 2005 model Pioneer deck in my car, and opted for an adapter that accepts an audio RCA composite red/white input. Most aftermarket decks offer an iPod adapter, usually at the expense of around $90-$120. With the 2005 Pioneer decks, the Pioneer iPod adapter allowed you to control your iPod from the actual deck, without ever touching the iPod itself. In theory, it was excellent. In practice, however, was an exercise in frustration. Hell, you had to go through a couple of menus just to fast forward or skip tracks. With the 2006 Pioneer models, however, all is well, and the adapter works just beautifully with the deck, with minimal fuss.

I think Alpine's solution is pretty good also, but haven't read much up on it.

If you can, go for any option other than an FM transmitter or tape-deck adapter. The quality is just crap. Plus, for the money you'll put towards a decent FM transmitter, you might as well put the same or a bit more money into a better solution.

This is your best option. I bought a Sony head unit with a AuxIn for $120 and a cable for $10. No need for CD's anymore.

 

[techwanabe]

I am probably going to purchase a Toyota RAV4 06 model, and it apparently comes with an MP3 compatable car stereo. Do I need some expensive adapter to use an Ipod Nano with it or just a cable?

 

[hndsmpete]

I have the griffin itrip and it works alright. I have an 05 accord and this is what i really want....http://www.mp3yourcar.com/default.asp. The thing i really like is i can use the controls on my steering wheel to change the song and ******. But the only thing that sucks is i lose my xm radio...which i do like from time to time...decisions decisions

 

[techwanabe]

I checked the Toyota RAV4 brochure, and it has a picture of an MP3 player plugged into the car with a simple cable, in the center arm rest compartment. Hopefully that's all I will need to play MP3's in that car.

I can see where the "expensive" $100 adapter might allow you to control the MP3 player with the car stereo - which would be handy. But if the MP3 player has easy to use contols, I don't see why I should spend theoretically as much on the adaptor as I would on the MP3 player.