A neat du'jour prospect (iPad Mini, integrating into NSX, etc) but why not just "mirror" your (capable) iPhone onto an LCD already installed/integrated.Looks like this thing is really coming out. I might have to buy an extra console and modify if it does. Anyone else excited about this?
Also are you guys aware of the new "iPod out" function from the new digital connector?
but why not just "mirror" your (capable) iPhone onto an LCD already installed/integrated.
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1) How do you get source selection and volume control? Assuming you use a processor with a wired remote (expensive, heavy, space-consuming), where do you mount both the processor and the remote?
2) How do I get FM radio? Even with 4G LTE built into tablets now, data plans ain't unlimited anymore, and I listen to the radio a LOT, so streaming is not an option.
My original thought was the Alpine processor which can control an Alpine HD radio unit over whatever their proprietary bus is, but the Alpine processor is one of the biggest ones, and their wired remote has the same footprint as a freaking single DIN head unit!
Basically there isn't room on the dash for a 7" tablet AND the outboard remote for a processor. I guess given TURBO2GO's recent discovery the passenger footwell under-carpet area could be shared by a small amp and a small processor.
As far as volume, why can't you just use the iPad volume? Or the volume knob off the amp installed in the dash like I have suggested in my other thread? Why do you need a processor?
Btw another way to send audio is Bluetooth. So it's fully wireless. The pad doesn't need constant charging. An iPad battery lasts like a week without a charge and medium use. Or like 12 hours straight.
Besides, in time, launch port will make a unit for the mini... Then it's a magnetic snap onto the mount and charging all in one. I already tried putting this in my NSX but it's too big on the iPad. For the mini, it might work.
Regarding FM radio... Even if TuneIn doesn't chew through much data, sometimes it's still nice to have reliable, simple, stone-age tech during a disaster/emergency scenario when the cell towers aren't working.... I guess this is more of a concern for those of us who DD our NSX and are likely to get stuck somewhere in an earthquake with it.