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Redesigned iConsole for Ford Explorer

Posted by pudge on from the i-knew-i-shoulda-bought-an-explorer-instead-of-a-suburban dept.

Jesse Melchior writes "After all the attention I received from the iPod mini install, I decided to come up with an entirely new design, focusing on usability, functionality, and incorporating the 2nd and 3rd generation iPod into the mix. You now have the opportunity to purchase your own iConsole (that's what I'm calling it, temporarily) for the Ford Explorer Sport. To avoid any legal battles, the iConsole will not be shipping with the Apple logo. Custom install requests will be addressed as soon as possible."

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  1. How long till piracy truly becomes mobile? by linzeal · · Score: 4, Funny

    Like days of yore when timber masts tickled the underside of heaven, sails snapped tight in the breeze like the belly of a portly cherub, and treasure was only a shipping line (freeway lane) away? When women pirates like women geeks were lusted after by young boys the world over, when I can download crappy music from the SUV with gold wheels that is booming it next to me, oh when? I hope soon.

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  2. What would be nice ... by Entropy2016 · · Score: 5, Interesting

    ... would be an iPod deck that replaces your car's CD or tape player.

    That way you could use it in more than just a Ford Explorer.

    I know I want a way to play my iPod in the car, but those tiny radio-tuners seem to get interfered signals with my local stations. My only other option seems to be reverting to the old tape-player & cassette adaptor.

    1. Re:What would be nice ... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Informative

      Take a look at car stereo systems with minipin input jacks on the front. I've found that Aiwa makes several models that have this. Then, just get a normal minipin cable and plug your iPod into your stereo. Then you can play CDs or your iPod (or a laptop, or anything really).

    2. Re:What would be nice ... by Johnathon_Dough · · Score: 4, Informative
      Starting in the summer, alpine will have an addition for their decks that will allow you to connect an iPod, and control it through the head unit. Not available yet, and it will require an alpine head unit with what they refer to as an "AI Port".

      A link to the press release from CES.

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  3. Thanks for all the comments everyone by reelmagik · · Score: 4, Informative
    I appreciate all the comments I have been receiving from this install, positive and negative. It's funny how the direction of the conversation changes from one post to the next...

    I have a Ford Explorer for two reasons...one, I have done a lot of short films and video work. Try carrying all that equiptment(camera rigs, lighting, dollies, sound equiptment, special effects materials, ets.) in a small environmentally-friendly car, it just isn't possible. And two, I travel to work to an area that is somewhat prone to heavy snow, mud, and rocks.

    I'm sorry if my vehicle of choice isn't the most environmentally-minded design, but you forget how many other vehicles that are equally as bad for the environment are often left out of these arguments-ANY MUSCLE CARS, Mustang, Camaro, Corvette...All of these cars guzzle gas just as much as any SUV, and some are worse, in fact. PLUS, how many guys do you know that remove the catalytic converter from these cars to make them louder and faster? I know plenty, my brother did this to his mustang. How many people remove catalytic converters from SUV's? Not many, no one that I know has. Another case-in-point is that SUV's also have the HIGHEST EMISSION STANDARDS of any other car, which make them safer for the environment by default.

    Sorry to go off on that tangent, but I felt it had to be said. Anyway, I appreciate all the comments...keep them coming!

    Jesse