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What kind of iPod integration?

Hi everyone. I'm looking to buy a form of iPod integration for my 2004 Chevy Tahoe. I don't want anything that gets in the way or takes up room (cables, docks, etc.). I was thinking of a radio-transmitter. I really don't want to spend a lot of money. What would you suggest? Thanks.
[303 byte] By [Roody] at [2007-11-11 19:39:48]
# 1 Re: What kind of iPod integration?
Hi everyone. I'm looking to buy a form of iPod integration for my 2004 Chevy Tahoe. I don't want anything that gets in the way or takes up room (cables, docks, etc.). I was thinking of a radio-transmitter. I really don't want to spend a lot of money. What would you suggest? Thanks.

If you're into sound quality, then that's not the way to go.
Tenor at 2007-11-15 15:48:05 >
# 2 Re: What kind of iPod integration?
A hard-wired solution provides the best sound clarity and it interfaces with the display on your your stereo head unit to show track #, song title, and artist information. You can use the controls on your stereo head unit or your steering wheel to contol navigation through your titles, albums, artists, and playlists.

The best of the hard-wired solutions is the Dice brand which plugs into the CD Changer connection. If you look in any of the car enthusiasts forums (BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Mustang, Corvette, etc.), you'll see that the Dice interface is probably the most popular at the present.

Here's the link:
http://www.diceelectronics.com/
asawadude at 2007-11-15 15:49:06 >
# 3 Re: What kind of iPod integration?
That Dice thing is WAYYYYYYYYY to expensive. I was thinking $50 at most.
Roody at 2007-11-15 15:50:14 >
# 4 Re: What kind of iPod integration?
That Dice thing is WAYYYYYYYYY to expensive. I was thinking $50 at most.

You better stick with the FM transmitter, or go with the Harmon Kardon Drive + Play (original). It's currently on buy.com for $65 and gives you multiple options for connecting.
Tenor at 2007-11-15 15:51:09 >
# 5 Re: What kind of iPod integration?
What's a good FM transmitter to buy?
Roody at 2007-11-15 15:52:08 >
# 6 Re: What kind of iPod integration?
What's a good FM transmitter to buy?

No matter which one you buy, if you live in an urban area, you'll more than likely get interference. I just received my drive+play today and it sounded horrible using the FM transmitter. Now I either have to return it or figure out some way to connect it directly to my radio (it doesn't have any RCA input jacks).
Tenor at 2007-11-15 15:53:18 >
# 7 Re: What kind of iPod integration?
I'm in the suburbs. It shoudl be fine.
Roody at 2007-11-15 15:54:10 >
# 8 Re: What kind of iPod integration?
Look on crutchfield.com and enter your vehicle information. What I would do then is read the customer reviews for each item recommended for your vehicle.
Tenor at 2007-11-15 15:55:13 >
# 9 Re: What kind of iPod integration?
I use iTrip for my FM Transmitter, the sound quality is very muted and open frequencies are few and far between here in Denver (which I've heard has more radio stations than New York), it works okay for my needs right now, but I would like to get a new stereo with iPod Integration, if I can find one that duplicates the iPod experience.
Dr.Gonzo at 2007-11-15 15:56:11 >
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