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  1. Ryan S.

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    #1 Ryan S., Jul 31, 2005
    anyone know where i can find a how to on how to install a harddrive in my car and have it play music from the hard drive? my goal would be to have something where i could get a cd, load it up on the hard drive, and then have it play in my car..I wont have the money for this for a few months, but i though id start planing now, its definitely worth it imo..

    thxs for the help in advance,
    Ry
     
  2. storminnormin

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    #2 storminnormin, Jul 31, 2005
    One of my customers installed a custom in-dash computer in his Boxster S. It cost him about $1500. Granted it has an internet connection and navigation, but if all you need is music, you might be better off just getting an Apple iPod and hardwiring it into your car.
     
  3. Ryan S.

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    problem with the ipod is the uploading of the music. if i get a cd id like to upload it right then and there with out having to go through my home computer.
     
  4. Ryan S.

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    #4 Ryan S., Jul 31, 2005
    i suppose i could just buy a new laptop, lol.. but id hate to leave that in the car at all times...
     
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    #5 Z0RR0, Jul 31, 2005
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    #7 DGS, Aug 1, 2005
    Watch e/bay for a "Rio Car" or "Empeg".
     
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    #8 CMY, Aug 1, 2005
    iPod cradle w/Pioneer Premier headunit. Done.

    No uploading.. just seamless transition from radio and CD with unlimited portability.

    Clarion also makes some car PC kits, but I think thats a little extreme for what you want.

    C.
     
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    #9 Z0RR0, Aug 1, 2005
    Another stuff you may want to look into is the new Toshiba Gigabeat. It automatically rips the tunes to mp3 and uploads them to the Gigabeat. Then all you need in an Aux input and some device to hold the Gigabeat thingie where you want it in your car.
     

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