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destroyer4 · 03-16-2009, 06:55 PM

I just got the new iPod shuffle for the sole purpose of using it in my Camaro when it arrives. It is perfect. It is tiny, and has a short USB dongle to plug right into the USB port. No buttons, and looks great. Holds 1000 songs. And did I mention it was tiny?

skipj3 · 03-16-2009, 07:24 PM

i would recommed a usb thumbdrive

destroyer4 · 03-16-2009, 07:44 PM

Two reasons why I wouldnt do a thumb drive:
1- Its just waiting for you to reach your hand in while not looking and snap off in the usb port
2- iPod interface

*Camaro_Corvette* · 03-16-2009, 07:52 PM

To each his own. I just wasted 125 bucks on an Ipod and so far. I'm only impressed by what it looks like. USB for me. Saves me headaches. I can easily add music to it, and It only costs 25 bucks to carry around 1000s of songs...

Nexus6 · 03-16-2009, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by camaro_corvette

To each his own. I just wasted 125 bucks on an Ipod and so far. I'm only impressed by what it looks like. USB for me. Saves me headaches. I can easily add music to it, and It only costs 25 bucks to carry around 1000s of songs...

for that price i got a 500GB western digital passport drive.runs off usb,no external power required.Then i painted it inferno orange and black to match the car.

*Camaro_Corvette* · 03-16-2009, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Nexus6

for that price i got a 500GB western digital passport drive.runs off usb,no external power required.Then i painted it inferno orange and black to match the car.

Perfectly good example. Thanks!

destroyer4 · 03-16-2009, 09:10 PM

I agree about to each his own. Just becareful with that WD drive. Platters melt in heat, and freeze in cold. They also skip when bumped around and could scratch the platters.

Just looking out.

trudawg660 · 03-16-2009, 10:39 PM

A ipod is nothing but a hard drive with a screen on it. i leave it in my car all the time, cold and hot. and its fine. so why would a regular hard drive have any problems

UCF w00t · 03-16-2009, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by trudawg660

A ipod is nothing but a hard drive with a screen on it. i leave it in my car all the time, cold and hot. and its fine. so why would a regular hard drive have any problems

Which iPod? And it's still not a good idea, no matter what iPod. Main reason: the battery. Here in FL, one summer of leaving an iPod in the car every day is good enough for an all but dead battery. The heat destroys Li-Ion batteries.

I'll throw a +1 behind a usb thumb drive. If you're worried about it breaking, get a little extension coord for a few bucks and use that.

skipj3 · 03-16-2009, 10:46 PM

500gb WD Passport very nice, i hope the big hard drives are compatible

trudawg660 · 03-16-2009, 10:48 PM

i have a classic 160gb. and its mostly cold here.

UCF w00t · 03-16-2009, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by trudawg660

i have a classic 160gb. and its mostly cold here.

If you like using the battery, I wouldn't reccomend leaving it in your car on hot days. As previously mentioned, it also stresses the hard disk. Don't believe me? Maybe you'd believe Apple.

trudawg660 · 03-16-2009, 11:11 PM

it hasnt been over 95 degrees here in a long time. but i will keep that in mind thank you.

03-16-2009, 06:55 PM	#1
destroyer4 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS, 2006 PT Conv. Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Baldwin NY Posts: 351	New iPod Shuffle I just got the new iPod shuffle for the sole purpose of using it in my Camaro when it arrives. It is perfect. It is tiny, and has a short USB dongle to plug right into the USB port. No buttons, and looks great. Holds 1000 songs. And did I mention it was tiny? __________________ Cyber Gray/Black/Black Stripes,2SS/RS,Auto 1100, Preliminary order accepted 10/16/09 3800, Order produced 6/22 Vin:2G1FK1EJ9A9120942 6000, Delivered to the customer 7/7/09

03-16-2009, 07:24 PM	#2
skipj3 Go Gators Baby!!! Drives: '11 2SS M6 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SC Posts: 871	i would recommed a usb thumbdrive __________________ Oscar Wilde - “When I was young, I thought that money was the most important thing in life; now that I am old, I know it is." The Department of Redundancy Department

03-16-2009, 07:44 PM	#3
destroyer4 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS, 2006 PT Conv. Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Baldwin NY Posts: 351	Two reasons why I wouldnt do a thumb drive: 1- Its just waiting for you to reach your hand in while not looking and snap off in the usb port 2- iPod interface __________________ Cyber Gray/Black/Black Stripes,2SS/RS,Auto 1100, Preliminary order accepted 10/16/09 3800, Order produced 6/22 Vin:2G1FK1EJ9A9120942 6000, Delivered to the customer 7/7/09

03-16-2009, 07:52 PM	#4
Camaro_Corvette 36.58625, -121.7568 Drives: Team 1LE Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 23,709 View My Garage	To each his own. I just wasted 125 bucks on an Ipod and so far. I'm only impressed by what it looks like. USB for me. Saves me headaches. I can easily add music to it, and It only costs 25 bucks to carry around 1000s of songs... __________________ I am seriously never serious vv V vv Next order of business

03-16-2009, 09:10 PM	#7
destroyer4 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS, 2006 PT Conv. Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Baldwin NY Posts: 351	I agree about to each his own. Just becareful with that WD drive. Platters melt in heat, and freeze in cold. They also skip when bumped around and could scratch the platters. Just looking out. __________________ Cyber Gray/Black/Black Stripes,2SS/RS,Auto 1100, Preliminary order accepted 10/16/09 3800, Order produced 6/22 Vin:2G1FK1EJ9A9120942 6000, Delivered to the customer 7/7/09

03-16-2009, 10:39 PM	#8
trudawg660 Drives: 2006 Dodge Charger / 2SS IOM Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 1,640	A ipod is nothing but a hard drive with a screen on it. i leave it in my car all the time, cold and hot. and its fine. so why would a regular hard drive have any problems

03-16-2009, 10:46 PM	#10
skipj3 Go Gators Baby!!! Drives: '11 2SS M6 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SC Posts: 871	500gb WD Passport very nice, i hope the big hard drives are compatible __________________ Oscar Wilde - “When I was young, I thought that money was the most important thing in life; now that I am old, I know it is." The Department of Redundancy Department

03-16-2009, 10:48 PM	#11
trudawg660 Drives: 2006 Dodge Charger / 2SS IOM Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 1,640	i have a classic 160gb. and its mostly cold here.

03-16-2009, 11:11 PM	#13
trudawg660 Drives: 2006 Dodge Charger / 2SS IOM Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 1,640	it hasnt been over 95 degrees here in a long time. but i will keep that in mind thank you.

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