Go 520, iPOD Connection - is it worth it?

MaFt

Hi Guys,

I've just 'won' an ipod on fleabay and wondered if it was worth getting the tomtom - ipod connector lead? halfrauds have one at half price at the moment...

does it add anything to it or not?! or is it just a case of pressing buttons on the tomtom instead of pressing them on the ipod?

MaFt

DennisN · Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 8:42 pm Post subject:

It adds a lump and a tangley string. You could replace those with a couple of SD cards in your shirt pocket. I think. Maybe.
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mikealder · Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 8:47 pm Post subject:

Problem is you cannot charge the iPOD and connect it to the Go at the same time unless someone has manufactured a cable capable of doing this.
I would grab an 8GB or 16GB SDHC card and put the music on that, insert it to the 520 and away you go - Mike

DennisN · Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 8:54 pm Post subject:

YEAH, I beat MikeAlder!
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gardenshed · Frequent Visitor Joined: Jul 05, 2007 Posts: 466

you can also buy a mount for the i-pod that transmits to the radio and it works very well and is exceptionally clear, much better than the tt to radio fm transmitter

MaFt · Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 10:45 pm Post subject:

my car stereo sucks, i just use one of these:

MaFt

Darren · Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2008 7:09 am Post subject:

It's a complete waste of time IMHO as are the FM Tx devices. I gave up in the end and got one of these:

Full iPod connectivity, album art on screen etc and the iPod now sits in the glovebox.
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DennisN · Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2008 8:12 am Post subject:

So there you have it - don't go for cheap and cheerful - Pay Fleabay, get mange!
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Dennis

If it tastes good - it's fattening.

Two of them are obesiting!!

MaFt · Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2008 8:58 am Post subject:

nice darren. BUT remember we're talking about the MaFt-mobile here, that stereo probably costs more than my car is worth...!!

i'll save myself a fiver and not bother with the lead :D

MaFt

Darren · Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2008 10:05 am Post subject:

Try £199! Mind you I bet yours is integrated so not an option.
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MaFt · Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2008 5:16 pm Post subject:

alpine head unit: £199
speaker cable converter: £10
power cable converter: £10
aerial converter: £10
mount/fascia: £30

if i buy a new stereo, i still have another £60 on top for all the flippin' stuff you need to make it standard!!

the car cost about £400 so i wasn't far off with the costs ;)

MaFt

DennisN · Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2008 5:20 pm Post subject:

So..... Go learn to sing!, cheapskate!
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If it tastes good - it's fattening.

Two of them are obesiting!!

Darren · Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2008 5:34 pm Post subject:

Mullet · Frequent Visitor Joined: Dec 12, 2005 Posts: 1051

Didn't he say the shiny red one belong to Mrs MaFt?

edit:penny just dropped Embarassed

Darren · Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2008 6:05 pm Post subject:

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