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CVO Technical => Electronic Toys and Gadgets => Topic started by: TB on January 23, 2006, 04:24:25 PM

Title: iPod or not
Post by: TB on January 23, 2006, 04:24:25 PM

I've been kicking around the idea of using an iPod for tunes on the SERK.  Anyone have any experience?   [smiley=nixweiss.gif]

Looks like the Griffin Airclick would allow for wireless remote control of the iPod via RF (radio frequency) which should allow for the control of the unit from the handlebars.  

Title: Re: iPod or not
Post by: JCZ on January 23, 2006, 07:21:39 PM

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I've been kicking around the idea of using an iPod for tunes on the SERK.

Title: Re: iPod or not
Post by: hdnut on January 23, 2006, 07:51:33 PM

Ipod on my seeg is just heaven!1000 songs that i like too hear!I have the ipod mini with the monster cord,works good but I think the nano is better ,no hard drive to spin up all chip driven.Like hubbard says 'my two cents'. [smiley=pumpkin.gif] [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

Title: Re: iPod or not
Post by: BLM777 on January 23, 2006, 08:28:43 PM

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I've been kicking around the idea of using an iPod for tunes on the SERK.

Title: Re: iPod or not
Post by: TB on February 02, 2006, 11:13:21 AM

I bought a Griffin Airclick for my iPod (gen 5).  This thing is way cool.  The small receiver plugs into the bottom (dock) connector and the remote is a very small unit that even has a mount and strap to velcro to the handlebars.  

Because it is RF (radio freq) and not line of sight, I can stick the ipod in my shirt pocket and have complete control from the bars.  Volume, on/off, play, rewind is all controlled by this little remote.  

Note to the older gen 3 and 4 users,  Griffin makes a different model for the older ipods that fit into the top of the unit and not the bottom dock like my gen 5.

TB

Title: Re: iPod or not
Post by: JCZ on February 02, 2006, 02:40:58 PM

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I bought a Griffin Airclick for my iPod (gen 5).

Title: Re: iPod or not
Post by: Gordito on March 06, 2006, 05:24:52 PM

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I bought a Griffin Airclick for my iPod (gen 5).

Title: Re: iPod or not
Post by: JCZ on March 07, 2006, 10:30:45 AM

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Do you have to identify a radio station to use the unit with?

If it's like the thing that I use with my Nano in my truck, you put it on a set frequency (station?) that doesn't have anything playing then you put your stereo on the same frequency and music through your stereo.  I also have volumne control through my stereo but not a "forward" or "backward" like I do on the Nano itself.

Title: Re: iPod or not
Post by: schreijo on April 05, 2006, 08:28:38 PM

I use my ipod on my SEEG.  I velcro it on the tank dash panel and use a 10 inch stereo cable from Radio Shack to the jack on the face of the radio.  It works great.  I am limited by the battery life of the ipod and to change playlists I have to use the ipod controls.  

It beats carrying a bunch of CDs around.

John

Title: Re: iPod or not
Post by: CVOwner on April 11, 2006, 05:59:59 PM

I only have the Ipod shuffle. The one thats as big as a fat stick of gum. I have 60 songs on it and a short cord to plug straight into the radio auxiliary jack. I stuck a piece of velcro on the dash and I just stick the shuffle to it and ride. Love it. I want to get one of those dash pocket things to toss it into, but the velcro works for now. I have XM in the truck, I cant remember the last time I listened to the radio. hate the freakin commercials. Die radio, Die!