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Go 520, iPOD Connection - is it worth it?
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 8:25 pm    Post subject: Go 520, iPOD Connection - is it worth it? Reply with quote

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?

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PostPosted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 8:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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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PostPosted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 8:47 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 8:54 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

YEAH, I beat MikeAlder!
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 10:06 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 10:45 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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



Laughing

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PostPosted: Tue Aug 05, 2008 7:09 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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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PostPosted: Tue Aug 05, 2008 8:12 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

So there you have it - don't go for cheap and cheerful - Pay Fleabay, get mange!
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PostPosted: Tue Aug 05, 2008 8:58 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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

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PostPosted: Tue Aug 05, 2008 10:05 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Try £199! Mind you I bet yours is integrated so not an option.
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PostPosted: Tue Aug 05, 2008 5:16 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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 ;)

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PostPosted: Tue Aug 05, 2008 5:20 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

So..... Go learn to sing!, cheapskate!
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PostPosted: Tue Aug 05, 2008 5:34 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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

If that car cost £400 I'll take two please Laughing I know things are a little more expensive in the South but £400 wouldn't cover the deposit darn sarrf!
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PostPosted: Tue Aug 05, 2008 5:54 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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

edit:penny just dropped Embarassed
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PostPosted: Tue Aug 05, 2008 6:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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

Um...
MaFt wrote:
remember we're talking about the MaFt-mobile here

Ah... Embarassed

DOH! I'll get me coat Out of here
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