A admin Audioholics Robot Staff member Apr 16, 2004 172 0 0 Jun 9, 2010 #1 You know the iPod has hit critical mainstream when Sony integrates complete player compatibility into its vehicular head units. Sony recently introduced two new stereo head units, the DSX-S300BT and DSX-S200X, with built-in trays designed to fit iPods or other USB-attached media players. Rather than integrating a CD slot or external dock, the faceplate of each stereo flips down and ejects what Sony refers to as the "TuneTray" compartment capable of holding an iPod. Discuss "Sony Caters to iPod with Tune Tray Car Stereos" here. Read the article.
You know the iPod has hit critical mainstream when Sony integrates complete player compatibility into its vehicular head units. Sony recently introduced two new stereo head units, the DSX-S300BT and DSX-S200X, with built-in trays designed to fit iPods or other USB-attached media players. Rather than integrating a CD slot or external dock, the faceplate of each stereo flips down and ejects what Sony refers to as the "TuneTray" compartment capable of holding an iPod. Discuss "Sony Caters to iPod with Tune Tray Car Stereos" here. Read the article.
Warpdrv Audioholic Ninja Dec 13, 2006 4,260 0 0 @ Milwaukee, WI Jun 9, 2010 #2 nice, I have seen a few companies going this route, but honestly, why not just have an external USB link only for a any type of device one would like to plug into it that becomes a HD for general storage. Its not like Sony can't just opt to navigate folders instead of using a full mechanism that is totally and completely bound to fail in the future - in which it EATS your Ipod..... A USB connection right on the face for that matter - you can already buy 64GB usb flash drives now....
nice, I have seen a few companies going this route, but honestly, why not just have an external USB link only for a any type of device one would like to plug into it that becomes a HD for general storage. Its not like Sony can't just opt to navigate folders instead of using a full mechanism that is totally and completely bound to fail in the future - in which it EATS your Ipod..... A USB connection right on the face for that matter - you can already buy 64GB usb flash drives now....
GlocksRock Audioholic Spartan Oct 28, 2005 6,275 0 113 Charlotte, NC Jun 9, 2010 #3 Is it really that hard to find a place to put your ipod while you drive? This is a dumb idea, just integrate a cable into the unit to attach your ipod to and let you control the ipod via the headunit.
Is it really that hard to find a place to put your ipod while you drive? This is a dumb idea, just integrate a cable into the unit to attach your ipod to and let you control the ipod via the headunit.
Audioholics Guest Jul 1, 2002 6,157 0 0 Lakeland, Florida, United States Jun 9, 2010 #4 I wouldn't mind a docking system that reminded me of an old 8-track, except that you fed it your iPod or iPhone instead. Would involve a fairly sophisticated set of guides so as to not damage the docking pins.
I wouldn't mind a docking system that reminded me of an old 8-track, except that you fed it your iPod or iPhone instead. Would involve a fairly sophisticated set of guides so as to not damage the docking pins.
Sugarbear Junior Audioholic Jan 14, 2010 51 0 8 Jun 11, 2010 #5 Clint DeBoer said: I wouldn't mind a docking system that reminded me of an old 8-track, except that you fed it your iPod or iPhone instead. Would involve a fairly sophisticated set of guides so as to not damage the docking pins. Click to expand... Man, that'd be super cool!
Clint DeBoer said: I wouldn't mind a docking system that reminded me of an old 8-track, except that you fed it your iPod or iPhone instead. Would involve a fairly sophisticated set of guides so as to not damage the docking pins. Click to expand... Man, that'd be super cool!
JohnA Audioholic Chief Jul 23, 2004 929 0 0 I am where I am Jun 11, 2010 #6 It is all fun and games until the plastic gears fail on the tray and your iPod is stuck inside.
P pzaur Audioholic Samurai Feb 19, 2006 2,218 0 113 Jun 11, 2010 #7 I actually find this very troublesome. What about all the other portable devices out there? Not everyone uses an iPod. I myself have a Fuse and would like to see some deck control for those and not just the iPod. -pat
I actually find this very troublesome. What about all the other portable devices out there? Not everyone uses an iPod. I myself have a Fuse and would like to see some deck control for those and not just the iPod. -pat
lsiberian Audioholic Overlord Nov 17, 2008 12,393 0 113 On A Bridge in Fort Worth Jun 21, 2010 #8 pzaur said: I actually find this very troublesome. What about all the other portable devices out there? Not everyone uses an iPod. I myself have a Fuse and would like to see some deck control for those and not just the iPod. -pat Click to expand... Time to get up with the times. I don't see the usefulness in this anyway.
pzaur said: I actually find this very troublesome. What about all the other portable devices out there? Not everyone uses an iPod. I myself have a Fuse and would like to see some deck control for those and not just the iPod. -pat Click to expand... Time to get up with the times. I don't see the usefulness in this anyway.
P pzaur Audioholic Samurai Feb 19, 2006 2,218 0 113 Jun 22, 2010 #9 lsiberian said: Time to get up with the times. I don't see the usefulness in this anyway. Click to expand... I am up with the times! I'm actually ahead! The Fuse plays many more formats and isn't locked like the iPod. Brainwashed fools they are (iPod fanatics)! Oh well, I guess the only use for this is to be able to see what you're picking to play. Then again, why are you messing with the dash and searching a database if you're driving! -pat
lsiberian said: Time to get up with the times. I don't see the usefulness in this anyway. Click to expand... I am up with the times! I'm actually ahead! The Fuse plays many more formats and isn't locked like the iPod. Brainwashed fools they are (iPod fanatics)! Oh well, I guess the only use for this is to be able to see what you're picking to play. Then again, why are you messing with the dash and searching a database if you're driving! -pat
