| vonrauss |
I recently received a Dension icelink Plus (www.densionusa.com) for Christmas, and I must say, the results have been dissapointing.
I have an '02 MDX, and while the Dension unit does allow for use of the steering wheel controls to navigate my iPod, it comes at a cost. Because (as of '02) text support is not enabled on the MDX, navigating through the menus is very cumbersome. Furthermore, my Dension unit intermittenly charges the iPod, and picks up a great deal of engine noise.
Dension's solution is to crank up the icelink output from 2V to 4V, and this does overpower the engine noise, but results in a very distorted sound.
I have previously use the Blitzsafe product on an '04 Accord. I also picked up engine noise this way, but it was easy to remedy by picking up a "ground loop isolator" from the local Radio Shack. Unfortunately, Dension's custom interface does not allow for such a solution.
Just a little FYI for everyone.
Has anyone tried one of the new Alpine Stereo systems with iPod interface on their MDX or other vehicle? |
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| nightguy |
My advice to anybody buying a new car that really, really, really wants their iPod to work seamlessly with the car: wait until it's offered on the vehicle you want. Although they have plenty of reason to paint a rosier picture than reality, I think the adapter will be in a lot of cars and soon. I'm holding off on my Ferrari for now. :)
I thought about doing the blitzsafe in one of my cars but I might just wait until I'm ready to buy a new one.
http://www.apple.com/ipod/accessories.html
And a slightly more "how it works" link...
http://www.apple.com/ipod/bmw/
BMW
Connect your iPod with your BMW 3 Series, and X3 and X5 SAV or Z4 Roadster now.
Mercedes-Benz
The iPod Integration Kit for Mercedes-Benz will debut this April in the US.
Volvo
Volvo will offer two iPod connectivity options for their entire 2005 US model line.
Nissan
Nissan iPod integration solutions available later this year.
Alfa Romeo
Alfa Romeo iPod integration solutions available later this year.
Ferrari
Ferrari iPod integration solutions available later this year. |
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| monkeyfish |
I think you need to get a replacement from dension and give it a try. or you have an installation problem. I installed the Icelink Plus in my 2004 and it ROCKS. I'm quite impressed with it. I have no engine noise whatsoever. I did back mine off to 2V so that it is the same volume as the CD and Radio. Don't give up yet. sounds like you got a bad unit.
stew |
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| alluu |
| does the icelink plus display text on the mdx (03 and newer)? |
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| monkeyfish |
no,
no text display. While that would be cool. shouldn't you know the songs on your own ipod? It's not big deal not having it. |
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| alluu |
| it would be cool. i have the prior version of the icelink and was wondering if it was worth the upgrade. |
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| mkmojay |
| The 2005 Saab 9-3 also has an input for mp3 players as well. |
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