New head unit - ipod or flash drive?
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New head unit - ipod or flash drive?
I'm getting ready to do a major upgrade to my music system, ditching the HK head unit and adding more speakers and more power. I'm looking for feedback on whether to go with a flash drive for my tunes or use an Ipod in the saddlebag. At first I thought that the flash drive was the way to go, but I've heard stories of drives being wiped out by leaving them in when starting the bike, stopping the bike, etc. How reliable are the flash drives, what precautions do you need to take, and the same question for an Ipod! I need to make a decision soon, the head units are different, the flash drive would load from the front while the Ipod controller would have a cable from the back. I don't want to give up my cd player, so the tune tray models aren't an option for me.... but then again... decision time!
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I went tune tray option. I don't have many miles on with it but in a short period my iPod has lost sync twice already. Not sure if its a head unit issue or iPod issue. I think maybe the vibration is causing issues with my hard drive. Whatever the case is i have to reset the head unit to get it going again. I purchased a flash drive and will be using that inside tune tray instead. It is flash memory so its not forever but I haven't had or heard of issues using them.
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tune tray here too.. being 26 years IT, I have enough problems with thumb drives, USB sticks, etc. whatever you want to call them on a computer let alone on a bike. so I'd elect the iPod. and there you have it.. my .02 worth.. :-)
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PS. I hate Ix devices so that should tell you something.. lol... the best thing you can do for managing music in MP3 format you could ever do for an Ix device is purchase Aiseesoft transfer platinum... so much better and easier to deal with than iTunes...
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I looked at the Sony tune tray model, but it says the new Ipod Nano won't fit inside! Needs an adapter, too long, or some such. Any problems leaving an Ipod in the saddlebag when starting the bike? I'm leaning towards this head unit, looks like it has all the goodies I'd need: http://www.crutchfield.com/p_158GS50...R.html?tp=5684
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I looked at the Sony tune tray model, but it says the new Ipod Nano won't fit inside! Needs an adapter, too long, or some such. Any problems leaving an Ipod in the saddlebag when starting the bike? I'm leaning towards this head unit, looks like it has all the goodies I'd need: http://www.crutchfield.com/p_158GS50...R.html?tp=5684
BTW - unless you're diggin' on CDs, you might want to look at the http://www.crutchfield.com/S-PSKJ3v8...DSX-S210X.html
Great HU for the $$, and your Nano fits inside the HU.
Enjoy!
Rick
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That's the tune tray model that says it won't fit!...??? In the Ipod compatibility section it says the latest 7th gen Nano must be plugged into the front port since it won't fit inside, wazzup with that?
"Note:
If you have an iPod nano (7th gen), iPod touch (5th gen), or iPhone 5; use the Lighting-to-USB cable that came with your Apple device to connect to the head unit's front-panel USB port (will not work in Tune-Tray).
Apple iPod/iPhone software updates may change functionality results. If you download a newer software version, you may need to reset the head unit and your iPod/iPhone to regain functionality. If this doesn't work, you may need to wait until a newer software update is available"
"Note:
If you have an iPod nano (7th gen), iPod touch (5th gen), or iPhone 5; use the Lighting-to-USB cable that came with your Apple device to connect to the head unit's front-panel USB port (will not work in Tune-Tray).
Apple iPod/iPhone software updates may change functionality results. If you download a newer software version, you may need to reset the head unit and your iPod/iPhone to regain functionality. If this doesn't work, you may need to wait until a newer software update is available"
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That's the tune tray model that says it won't fit!...??? In the Ipod compatibility section it says the latest 7th gen Nano must be plugged into the front port since it won't fit inside, wazzup with that?
"Note:
If you have an iPod nano (7th gen), iPod touch (5th gen), or iPhone 5; use the Lighting-to-USB cable that came with your Apple device to connect to the head unit's front-panel USB port (will not work in Tune-Tray).
Apple iPod/iPhone software updates may change functionality results. If you download a newer software version, you may need to reset the head unit and your iPod/iPhone to regain functionality. If this doesn't work, you may need to wait until a newer software update is available"
"Note:
If you have an iPod nano (7th gen), iPod touch (5th gen), or iPhone 5; use the Lighting-to-USB cable that came with your Apple device to connect to the head unit's front-panel USB port (will not work in Tune-Tray).
Apple iPod/iPhone software updates may change functionality results. If you download a newer software version, you may need to reset the head unit and your iPod/iPhone to regain functionality. If this doesn't work, you may need to wait until a newer software update is available"
I have this Nano: http://www.apple.com/ipod-nano/ and it fits great. The only trick is that you need to coil the USB cable to make it fit.
Rick
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i think what they're referring to is the iPOD and iPhone5 that are the same size and use a different connector in which case they will not fit inside.. simply too long.
That's the tune tray model that says it won't fit!...??? In the Ipod compatibility section it says the latest 7th gen Nano must be plugged into the front port since it won't fit inside, wazzup with that?
"Note:
If you have an iPod nano (7th gen), iPod touch (5th gen), or iPhone 5; use the Lighting-to-USB cable that came with your Apple device to connect to the head unit's front-panel USB port (will not work in Tune-Tray).
Apple iPod/iPhone software updates may change functionality results. If you download a newer software version, you may need to reset the head unit and your iPod/iPhone to regain functionality. If this doesn't work, you may need to wait until a newer software update is available"
"Note:
If you have an iPod nano (7th gen), iPod touch (5th gen), or iPhone 5; use the Lighting-to-USB cable that came with your Apple device to connect to the head unit's front-panel USB port (will not work in Tune-Tray).
Apple iPod/iPhone software updates may change functionality results. If you download a newer software version, you may need to reset the head unit and your iPod/iPhone to regain functionality. If this doesn't work, you may need to wait until a newer software update is available"