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Nightspore68 · 08-24-2012, 01:51 PM

Now that Camaros no longer take CDs

I'm wondering if I could copy all my CDs to a portable hard drive.

The MyLink manual specifically says "no." However I'm thinking if I can find one powered by USB that meets the "USB Mass Storage Class specification" it might work. How would the car know the difference between a hard drive and a flash drive?

Has anyone tried?

Before everyone tells me to use a thumbdrive, I would like to use the hard drive because I figure it can hold 2,000 CDs or more (1TB). I don't believe thumb drive capacity is there yet. This way I can have one device with all my music.

slick rick · 08-24-2012, 02:12 PM

It didn't work on the 2010/2011/2012 PDIM so I doubt it's going to work on 2013.

But hey, never hurts to try. Let us know if it works

=Stephens= · 08-24-2012, 02:19 PM

Just get an Ipod and put your music on that.

Nightspore68 · 08-24-2012, 02:19 PM

I'll try this weekend if no one tells me they already have and it didn't work.

Nightspore68 · 08-24-2012, 02:23 PM

I might consider another iPod. (I have a 30GB one and it's full.) But they're $249 and 160 GB. For $89 I can get a portable drive with a TB.

CrutchfieldBrooke · 08-24-2012, 04:46 PM

I too am betting it won't work. From what I've seen with all car receivers, both factory and aftermarket, they are limited with the size of storage device they work with. As Stephens mentioned, an iPod may be your best bet even though it's not as cost effective as a hard drive. Good luck, let us know!

Nightspore68 · 08-26-2012, 03:16 PM

Well, I'm sad to report that it doesn't work. I connected a G Drive 1TB mobile USB portable drive for Apple laptops and the car didn't recognize the drive. As a test I connected a Lexar 8GB thumb drive with the same data (and more) and it worked fine.

Oh, well, at least I have a new backup drive for my Mac. Looks like I'll have to get a 160GB iPod after all.

CrutchfieldBrooke · 08-26-2012, 09:12 PM

I was afraid of that. Maybe one day...

jeepguy_1980 · 08-26-2012, 10:24 PM

I have a 240GB iPod. Made it myself, you can Google it.

It works in the car.

Nightspore68 · 08-27-2012, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeepguy_1980

I have a 240GB iPod. Made it myself, you can Google it.

It works in the car.

Interesting! Thanks for the idea.

CamaroFTW · 08-27-2012, 06:05 PM

128 GB Flash Drives for under $90:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820220718

You could also organize your music on 2-3 of these. Why do you need it all on one?

Nightspore68 · 08-28-2012, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamaroFTW

128 GB Flash Drives for under $90:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820220718

You could also organize your music on 2-3 of these. Why do you need it all on one?

You're right; I don't need it all on one device. I just thought it would be convenient. Those might just be the way to go.

jeepguy_1980 · 08-28-2012, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamaroFTW

128 GB Flash Drives for under $90:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820220718

You could also organize your music on 2-3 of these. Why do you need it all on one?

The problem with a flash drive, vs an iPod, is the fact that the radio has to re-index the drive every time you remove it.

Sir Nuke · 08-28-2012, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeepguy_1980

The problem with a flash drive, vs an iPod, is the fact that the radio has to re-index the drive every time you remove it.

This is true, which is why I have mine on a flash drive, and I leave it in the car and plugged in, "piece of cake"

08-24-2012, 01:51 PM	#1
Nightspore68 Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL-1, Victory Red Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 378	Portable Hard Drive? Now that Camaros no longer take CDs I'm wondering if I could copy all my CDs to a portable hard drive. The MyLink manual specifically says "no." However I'm thinking if I can find one powered by USB that meets the "USB Mass Storage Class specification" it might work. How would the car know the difference between a hard drive and a flash drive? Has anyone tried? Before everyone tells me to use a thumbdrive, I would like to use the hard drive because I figure it can hold 2,000 CDs or more (1TB). I don't believe thumb drive capacity is there yet. This way I can have one device with all my music.

08-24-2012, 02:12 PM	#2
slick rick SoCal Mayhem Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Foothill Ranch, CA Posts: 5,488 View My Garage	It didn't work on the 2010/2011/2012 PDIM so I doubt it's going to work on 2013. But hey, never hurts to try. Let us know if it works __________________

08-24-2012, 02:23 PM	#5
Nightspore68 Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL-1, Victory Red Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 378	I might consider another iPod. (I have a 30GB one and it's full.) But they're $249 and 160 GB. For $89 I can get a portable drive with a TB. Last edited by Nightspore68; 08-24-2012 at 02:23 PM. Reason: clarity

08-26-2012, 10:24 PM	#9
jeepguy_1980 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Newport News Posts: 1,310 View My Garage	I have a 240GB iPod. Made it myself, you can Google it. It works in the car. Last edited by jeepguy_1980; 08-26-2012 at 10:35 PM.

08-24-2012, 02:19 PM	#3
=Stephens= Drives: 2011 LS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Kearney, Nebraska Posts: 3,544 View My Garage	Just get an Ipod and put your music on that.

08-24-2012, 04:46 PM	#6
CrutchfieldBrooke Drives: 2010 Camaro, 1968 Camaro Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Norton, VA Posts: 333	I too am betting it won't work. From what I've seen with all car receivers, both factory and aftermarket, they are limited with the size of storage device they work with. As Stephens mentioned, an iPod may be your best bet even though it's not as cost effective as a hard drive. Good luck, let us know!

08-26-2012, 03:16 PM	#7
Nightspore68 Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL-1, Victory Red Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 378	Well, I'm sad to report that it doesn't work. I connected a G Drive 1TB mobile USB portable drive for Apple laptops and the car didn't recognize the drive. As a test I connected a Lexar 8GB thumb drive with the same data (and more) and it worked fine. Oh, well, at least I have a new backup drive for my Mac. Looks like I'll have to get a 160GB iPod after all.

08-26-2012, 09:12 PM	#8
CrutchfieldBrooke Drives: 2010 Camaro, 1968 Camaro Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Norton, VA Posts: 333	I was afraid of that. Maybe one day...

08-27-2012, 06:05 PM	#11
CamaroFTW Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS-Rally Yellow Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Palm Bay, FL Posts: 1,284	128 GB Flash Drives for under $90: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820220718 You could also organize your music on 2-3 of these. Why do you need it all on one?