Saurik said it best: "Engadget seriously believes that "ATVGamesStandingsController" has to do with physical game controllers as opposed to model-view-controller."
what does "properly configured" mean? to not install any 3rd party software apps on windoze? or to not pour granulated sugar on your computer? i really do not see anything wrong with how this guy set up his system.
The Phatbox definitely doesn't suck. They can describe it better than I can:
"The PhatNoise Car Audio System is an MP3 player that works like a CD changer and stores several thousand music files right in your car. Using our software you can organize and then download your songs onto a DMS cartridge. You then plug the DMS into the PhatBox that is installed in your trunk. The system uses the CD changer controls on aftermarket and original equipment car stereos."
Feature comparisons to Neo, Rio Car, and dedicated MP3 head units can be found here.
It currently works with BMW and Audi factory units and Kenwood aftermarket head units. I'm currently in their Sony test program and I am loving it. I've got a 20Gig cart and I have access to my entire library on the road. Another thing that would appeal to the/. folks is that it's Linux powered. You need Windoze to use their playlist manager software, but there are instructions here on how to do everything you need under Linux.
it's all about the Phatbox. a mobile mp3 player that you can control via your head unit's cd-changer controls. it even installs just like a CD changer. since the unit spoofs discs and the tracks, you can have up to 999 discs and up to 999 tracks on each disc. if your head unit does text, it will display track/album info too. right now they support factory Audi, BMW, Honda, Toyota, VW head units and Kenwood aftermarket units. support for other head units is based on demand. i'm currently in their Sony test program and it works great. it uses a 20Gig cartridge (basically a 2.5" laptop drive in a rugged shell) to hold data and syncing is done via USB cradle. you need Windoze to use their playlist manager software, but someone there has Linux scripts which can do the same. tech specs are here and comparisons to other units are here.
what do i like aboot it?
- runs Linux. nuff said. =)
- firmware can be updated via syncs with the cart. so if you get a new head unit or car, or if a new audio format emerges, no worries.
- i've encoded my entire library and i have access to all 170+ of my CDs. my truck no longer resembles a CD warehouse.
Yeah, the Visor doesn't have flash memory for OS upgrades, but instead offer software patches. In fact, the first Handspring Updater came out a while back... It upgrades to Palm OS v3.1H3.
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Saurik said it best: "Engadget seriously believes that "ATVGamesStandingsController" has to do with physical game controllers as opposed to model-view-controller."
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now the iPod won't be as lame anymore. ;-)
wingood winquestion. wini windon't winknow wineither. =P
what does "properly configured" mean? to not install any 3rd party software apps on windoze? or to not pour granulated sugar on your computer? i really do not see anything wrong with how this guy set up his system.
this is a troll, but i'll bite. am i the only one who's had windoze BSOD during the windoze install process?
ISA??! hey, the 1980's called... it wants its computer back. :-P
looks like he's been looking at too many pr0n sites. =)
The Phatbox definitely doesn't suck. They can describe it better than I can:
/. folks is that it's Linux powered. You need Windoze to use their playlist manager software, but there are instructions here on how to do everything you need under Linux.
"The PhatNoise Car Audio System is an MP3 player that works like a CD changer and stores several thousand music files right in your car. Using our software you can organize and then download your songs onto a DMS cartridge. You then plug the DMS into the PhatBox that is installed in your trunk. The system uses the CD changer controls on aftermarket and original equipment car stereos."
Feature comparisons to Neo, Rio Car, and dedicated MP3 head units can be found here.
It currently works with BMW and Audi factory units and Kenwood aftermarket head units. I'm currently in their Sony test program and I am loving it. I've got a 20Gig cart and I have access to my entire library on the road. Another thing that would appeal to the
it's all about the Phatbox. a mobile mp3 player that you can control via your head unit's cd-changer controls. it even installs just like a CD changer. since the unit spoofs discs and the tracks, you can have up to 999 discs and up to 999 tracks on each disc. if your head unit does text, it will display track/album info too. right now they support factory Audi, BMW, Honda, Toyota, VW head units and Kenwood aftermarket units. support for other head units is based on demand. i'm currently in their Sony test program and it works great. it uses a 20Gig cartridge (basically a 2.5" laptop drive in a rugged shell) to hold data and syncing is done via USB cradle. you need Windoze to use their playlist manager software, but someone there has Linux scripts which can do the same. tech specs are here and comparisons to other units are here.
what do i like aboot it?
- runs Linux. nuff said. =)
- firmware can be updated via syncs with the cart. so if you get a new head unit or car, or if a new audio format emerges, no worries.
- i've encoded my entire library and i have access to all 170+ of my CDs. my truck no longer resembles a CD warehouse.
MS did this with another game too. have they no shame?
Yeah, the Visor doesn't have flash memory for OS upgrades, but instead offer software patches. In fact, the first Handspring Updater came out a while back... It upgrades to Palm OS v3.1H3.