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rudack · 11-06-2009, 10:15 AM

Anyone using the Droid with the Boston Acoustics system in their Camaro? I am thinking of jumping away from the AT&T network finally. The Droid looks to be a great phone but I am concerned with the music playback with the BA system.

Camarorss350 · 11-06-2009, 10:31 AM

dude i just ordered the droid, should get it monday...

unfortunately i dont have a 2ss with bluetooth so i cant comment...

If you stay on ATT get the iphone... its killer...

If you go to Verizon, deffinately get the droid...

i work in IT and ive honestly tested every smart phone on Verizon and they all suck IMHO when you compare it to the iphone. the Droid is the only one that comes close/surpasses...

I have a biased opinion prob because i hate Windows Mobile, and Blackberry for uncountable reasons...

UCF w00t · 11-06-2009, 11:45 AM

You should have a few options...

Playing music over bluetooth. This should work fairly well. But won't charge your phone and will require you to control it from your phone.
USB. This one is a question mark. It depends on how the Droid/Android exposes the memory card/storage. If it does it as standard USB removable storage, it should work fine. This will charge the phone while playing and control will be done through the head unit. This will include the drawbacks of using a USB flash drive in a camaro (indexing, etc)
Aux port. This will likely have slightly lower sound quality (probably imperceptible) and will have the same drawbacks as bluetooth.

benjaminkeith · 11-06-2009, 12:05 PM

I just did the tethering to my DROID during lunch. Bluetooth calls AND bluetooth audio. Sounds GREAT!

I'm using Pandora for free music (A free app IN Verizon's app store... weird) and it's beautiful!

DRIOD + BA Sound system + Kick Ass SS = Geekgasm

rudack · 11-06-2009, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by benjaminkeith

I just did the tethering to my DROID during lunch. Bluetooth calls AND bluetooth audio. Sounds GREAT!

I'm using Pandora for free music (A free app IN Verizon's app store... weird) and it's beautiful!

DRIOD + BA Sound system + Kick Ass SS = Geekgasm

Great, did you hook it up to the USB as well? Can the BA system read it or is it strictly Bluetooth?

I currently have an Iphone but want to get away from Apple's policies and AT&T’s network, which I have not been impressed with over the past few years. Droid is the most promising Phone I have seen to date. It’s open source which is better for application development.

cab2g · 11-06-2009, 04:43 PM

I wish I had a Camaro to tell you all if it works through the USB. It should because it has the ability to show up as a "media device" when you connect to Windows. You can also connect it as a USB drive, so if you can't get it to work as a media device, the usb drive feature should allow you to access music the same as a thumb drive... These Android phones are amazing. Streaming internet music, Google Navigation with voice guidance and map updates for free. Plus a ton of other features. But I'm not going to go on a sales pitch!

wrek · 11-06-2009, 04:49 PM

yep and it rocks

Watchamacoolitt · 11-06-2009, 05:42 PM

is it the droid by motorola or HTC?

wrek · 11-06-2009, 07:59 PM

Mine is the HTC (MyTouch 3g)

deljaso · 11-06-2009, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Watchamacoolitt

is it the droid by motorola or HTC?

The "Droid" is from Motorola, just released today (should have mine tomorrow if the sales lady was right about overnight delivery).
Other phones using the Android operating system are from other manufacturers.

Watchamacoolitt · 11-07-2009, 03:34 AM

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Originally Posted by deljaso

The "Droid" is from Motorola, just released today (should have mine tomorrow if the sales lady was right about overnight delivery).
Other phones using the Android operating system are from other manufacturers.

Yeah, but I didn't know which one they we're talking about. There's two Droid from verizon. I just wanted to know which one since I'm planning on upgrading my blackberry.

UCF w00t · 11-07-2009, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Watchamacoolitt

Yeah, but I didn't know which one they we're talking about. There's two Droid from verizon. I just wanted to know which one since I'm planning on upgrading my blackberry.

There's the Motorola Droid and then the HTC Droid Eris. Blame Verizon for the confusion. I believe Verizon is trying to get on a consitent "Droid" branding for all their Android phones.

benjaminkeith · 11-09-2009, 05:31 PM

Oh well, that was fun while it lasted.

My bluetooth pairing (for audio, not phone calls) has disappeared and won't reappear now.

"Can't have NUTTIN' nice 'round here"

AngryAmish · 11-12-2009, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by rudack

Anyone using the Droid with the Boston Acoustics system in their Camaro? I am thinking of jumping away from the AT&T network finally. The Droid looks to be a great phone but I am concerned with the music playback with the BA system.

Do you allready have an iPhone? I actually plan on switching and rocking the Droid. Just going to leave my iPhone in the car.

And btw, XM forgot to turn off my free service. I got sent a letter a while back saying it was due to get shut off on the 11th. Sorry, just had to someone that. Felt guilty. I'd make a horrible serial killer.

11-06-2009, 10:15 AM	#1
rudack Rudack Drives: ABM 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Coconut Creek, FL Posts: 742 View My Garage	Using the Droid with the BA system? Anyone using the Droid with the Boston Acoustics system in their Camaro? I am thinking of jumping away from the AT&T network finally. The Droid looks to be a great phone but I am concerned with the music playback with the BA system. __________________ ABM 2SS/RS #33390

11-06-2009, 11:45 AM	#3
UCF w00t Geek Drives: IOM 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orlando Posts: 4,452	You should have a few options... Playing music over bluetooth. This should work fairly well. But won't charge your phone and will require you to control it from your phone. USB. This one is a question mark. It depends on how the Droid/Android exposes the memory card/storage. If it does it as standard USB removable storage, it should work fine. This will charge the phone while playing and control will be done through the head unit. This will include the drawbacks of using a USB flash drive in a camaro (indexing, etc) Aux port. This will likely have slightly lower sound quality (probably imperceptible) and will have the same drawbacks as bluetooth.

11-06-2009, 12:05 PM	#4
benjaminkeith Uber Member Drives: 2SS/RS Blk/Blk 6spd Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 131	I just did the tethering to my DROID during lunch. Bluetooth calls AND bluetooth audio. Sounds GREAT! I'm using Pandora for free music (A free app IN Verizon's app store... weird) and it's beautiful! DRIOD + BA Sound system + Kick Ass SS = Geekgasm __________________ 1000, Dealer Order (3.06.09) - Order # NHNNZH 1100, Preliminary order accepted (03.09.09) 2000, Order accepted by GM (4.30.09) 3000, Order accepted by production control (5.7.09) 3100, Order available to sequence (5.14.09) 3300, Order scheduled for production (6.16.09)-TPW 6.29.09 3400, Order broadcast (6.30.09) 3800, Order produced (7.02.09) - 2G1FT1EWXA9123955 4000, Available to ship (7.06.09) 4200, Shipped (7.06.09) - RC# GTW 310094 4800, Rail Ramp Unload (7.22.09) 5000, Delivered to the dealer (7.23.09) 6000, Delivered to the customer (7.23.09)

11-06-2009, 04:43 PM	#6
cab2g love. my. car. Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,372 View My Garage	I wish I had a Camaro to tell you all if it works through the USB. It should because it has the ability to show up as a "media device" when you connect to Windows. You can also connect it as a USB drive, so if you can't get it to work as a media device, the usb drive feature should allow you to access music the same as a thumb drive... These Android phones are amazing. Streaming internet music, Google Navigation with voice guidance and map updates for free. Plus a ton of other features. But I'm not going to go on a sales pitch! __________________

11-06-2009, 04:49 PM	#7
wrek 2G1FK1EJ6-9 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS RS Transformer Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pompano Beach, FL Posts: 664 View My Garage	yep and it rocks __________________ 2SS/RS Transformers Special Edition: Quick Time Performance Electric Cutouts, Custom Exterior Sound Effects (Transforming) by remote or button, Yellow autobot on windshield, Darkened tail and marker lights, Yellow fogs and signals (more yellow for signals), Dash Ambient Lighting, Black Painted Suitcase Mufflers, Autobot bowties and steering wheel, yellow leather stitching, yellow SS symbol on headrests, blacked out back trunk lid, blacked out brake light trim. Pics of my 2010 2SS/RS Camaro

11-06-2009, 10:31 AM	#2
Camarorss350 camaro blogger Drives: 2010 Black on Black SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central NJ + Atlanta GA Posts: 358	dude i just ordered the droid, should get it monday... unfortunately i dont have a 2ss with bluetooth so i cant comment... If you stay on ATT get the iphone... its killer... If you go to Verizon, deffinately get the droid... i work in IT and ive honestly tested every smart phone on Verizon and they all suck IMHO when you compare it to the iphone. the Droid is the only one that comes close/surpasses... I have a biased opinion prob because i hate Windows Mobile, and Blackberry for uncountable reasons...

11-06-2009, 05:42 PM	#8
Watchamacoolitt KJ Drives: CGM 2SS/RS,MT6 sunroof Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hayward, CA Posts: 247 View My Garage	is it the droid by motorola or HTC? __________________ “Living with a conscience is like driving a car with the brakes on”

11-06-2009, 07:59 PM	#9
wrek 2G1FK1EJ6-9 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS RS Transformer Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pompano Beach, FL Posts: 664 View My Garage	Mine is the HTC (MyTouch 3g) __________________ 2SS/RS Transformers Special Edition: Quick Time Performance Electric Cutouts, Custom Exterior Sound Effects (Transforming) by remote or button, Yellow autobot on windshield, Darkened tail and marker lights, Yellow fogs and signals (more yellow for signals), Dash Ambient Lighting, Black Painted Suitcase Mufflers, Autobot bowties and steering wheel, yellow leather stitching, yellow SS symbol on headrests, blacked out back trunk lid, blacked out brake light trim. Pics of my 2010 2SS/RS Camaro

11-09-2009, 05:31 PM	#13
benjaminkeith Uber Member Drives: 2SS/RS Blk/Blk 6spd Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 131	Oh well, that was fun while it lasted. My bluetooth pairing (for audio, not phone calls) has disappeared and won't reappear now. "Can't have NUTTIN' nice 'round here" __________________ 1000, Dealer Order (3.06.09) - Order # NHNNZH 1100, Preliminary order accepted (03.09.09) 2000, Order accepted by GM (4.30.09) 3000, Order accepted by production control (5.7.09) 3100, Order available to sequence (5.14.09) 3300, Order scheduled for production (6.16.09)-TPW 6.29.09 3400, Order broadcast (6.30.09) 3800, Order produced (7.02.09) - 2G1FT1EWXA9123955 4000, Available to ship (7.06.09) 4200, Shipped (7.06.09) - RC# GTW 310094 4800, Rail Ramp Unload (7.22.09) 5000, Delivered to the dealer (7.23.09) 6000, Delivered to the customer (7.23.09)