iPod nano and TransPod - Outstanding

[Bill Brown]

My CD changer bit the dust a few days ago. So, I bought an iPod nano ($149.99) and TransPod ($99.99) at Circuit City to listen to my tunes when on the road. I could not be more pleased with the outstanding results. I plugged the user-friendly TransPod into the Vehicross then placed the iPod into the TransPod and turned on the OEM Isuzu radio. Pressed the seek/scan button on the radio tuner and instantly heard the iPod clear as a bell over the OEM Vehicross speakers. I am technically challenged when it comes to installing automobile components, and the TransPod is truly designed for people like me. The TransPod just plugs into the lighter receptacle and is ready for use. Here in Clovis, CA, I left the TransPod at its default 88.5 FM setting and did not experience any interference from any other radio broadcasts. The TransPod can be set to any FM frequency on your radio dial, with 4 memory presets. The TransPod transmits your iPod audio via an available FM frequency on your radio. No wires to install.

TransPod with an iPod (not an iPod nano, though)

[newthings]

I too just bot a Mini Transpod for this application. The Mini has a socket for the Shuffle or takes a cable for larger iPods and has a stereo jack input. I want to have my Mac 12" PB on my boat to do chartplotting with iTunes in the background wirelessly connecting to the normal AM/FM radio and speakers. Sort of a Maxi iPod. I will get it all working this week. Glad to hear you like the quality.
Roy

[VCrossfan]

Yes no more fumbling around with CD's. I've had my Dell DJ for a few years now and in my Vcross about one year. One of the more enjoyable daily mod's I've done. 20 Gig with about 4,000 tunes so far...The apple setup looks very nice...Let us know how it works out...

[VehiGAZ]

I went a slightly different route with my iPod Nano. I got the Griffin SmartDeck adapter...

http://www.griffintechnology.com/pro...smartdeckdock/

The BIG advantages for me using this approach are:
- Better sound quality going through tape deck vs. FM transmitter
- Pauses iPod automatically when you shut off the stereo (or just switch to CD) - Whoo-hoooo!!! That's a BIG plus!!! No more running down your iPod battery because you forgot to shut it off when you got to work!
- Allows you to use the tape deck's FF & RW buttons to either forward- or reverse-scan through songs, OR you can use them to skip forward or backward
- Only $30 at Best Buy

Minor disadvanatges:
- Yet another wire on the dash (in addition to the radar detector, cell charger, etc.)
- Does not charge iPod while using it
- Bright white cord stands out too much against black dash

Just my two cents...

[Ruflyf]

Just curious here, dont they have composite outs for the ipod? I am thinking it would be much easier just to run them back to the external input on the head unit. Might be a nicer (lil more expensive) upgrade if currently you dont have a external/aux on your head unit. I am currently working on mounting my Archos AV420 in mine.

[VehiGAZ]

From what I remember hearing, the stock VX stereo does not have external inputs. If it did, or if you have an aftermarket head unit that has ext inputs, then yes, that would be the absolute best way to go.

As it is, my stock stereo has an annoying little background buzz when I use any tape deck adapter.

[Bill Brown]

I went a slightly different route with my iPod Nano. I got the Griffin SmartDeck adapter...

http://www.griffintechnology.com/pro...smartdeckdock/

Glad the Griffin works for you. I initially tried the Belkin Cassette Adapter which continually kept clicking and whirring in my cassette player. I never even bothered plugging in the iPod. The following day I returned the Belkin and got the TransPod.

[geshaw30]

Yea, I just had my Sirius and 30GB IPOD (the only way to go by the way-videos are great) hardwired into my Pioneer. I eliminated all antennaes and the obtrusive trans IPOD docking/charger sticking out of the cig lighter has now been put in the little misses's truck. The sound has improved ten fold and the jumble of wires are long gone.
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[Bill Brown]

Yea, I just had my Sirius and 30GB IPOD (the only way to go by the way-videos are great) hardwired into my Pioneer.

That's pretty clever, being able to drive and watch videos. I'd definitely put my VX into someone's trunk if I tried that.

[geshaw30]

Not so clever really. (1) Go pick up the kiddo from school, (2) Park the ride, (3) and watch the TV show you missed at home while you wait.

Clever was the install job that put it all in place
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[Bill Brown]

I was pretty sure you didn't actually drive along doin' 90 mph while watching a video. No doubt being able to watch a video helps pass the time when you have to wait for some reason.

[Hotsauce]

those of you with avic n1-3, pioneer makes an ipod adapter.

It plugs to the ipod, and allows control through the avic touchscreen. It also recharges.

John C.

[VCrossfan]

I had my Dell hardwired but couldn't control the volume with the Pioneer, I had to use the Dell to control the volume... any ideas ?? Pioneer model DEH-P6300....

[VehiGAZ]

Bill, the Griffin was the ONLY one that worked for me. I started with a $10 adapter which made a tiny bit of whirring noise from the tape drive, but was otherwise ok - then that went to the little lady's A3. Then I "splurged" on a $20 Sony adapter. I made it the far end of the Best Buy parking lot before turning around to return it! It made an unbelievably loud racket from the tape drive mechanism and it had a builf-in hissing sound, too. What CRAP!!

I went back this past Monday and got the Griffin, and am VERY happy with it. My wife's big complaint with the regular adapter (we're still waiting for Audi to come out with their iPod adapter) is that whenever she gets somewhere, she has to remember to turn off the iPod when she shuts off the car, otherwise the iPod will keep playing and playing until its battery dies. The Griffin eliminates this problem nicely.

[crager34]

Have a single disk CD unit that plays WMA's, MP3's, regular CD's, is XM radio compatable, and has a AUX port right in front to plug-n-play ANY portable MP3 player. Technology is really cool.