jaydub

This is very cool, I had to go the other route with my Scion tC and installed an Alpine head unit with the iPod adapter in the armrest. I'm hopeful more companies will offer this type of solution soon, especially with scrolling text!

excited

Thanks for the link. I do like this one because it does three things:
- Charges the Ipod
- connects to the dock connecter
- has a mini jack output to the TSX's aux input.

I'm thinking of this as an interm and perhaps a long term solution.

I do want the Acura Music Link but I am a little concerned about the final cost after installation by the Acura dealer.

Thanks again for the link.



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Colin

It doesn't. However, the press release specifically stated 2006 TSX, TL, RL and MDX. If it was backwards compatible, they usually give a model year range.

randomsolutions

So I just bought the Music Link for my 2006 TSX, but I haven't installed it yet. I plan on doing that within the next few days myself since I don't think this feature is worth the $300-$400 that Acura wanted me to pay to install it.

Here is what I've gathered so far:

1. It just treats the IPOD as a CD Changer.
Disk 1 is "Search Playlists"
Disk 2 is "Search Artists"
Disk 3 is "Search Albums"
Disk 4 is "Search Genres"
Disk 5 is "Shuffle All Albums"
Disk 6 is "Shuffle All Songs"

2. The text to speech stuff is actually something that integrates with ITUNES. The disk that comes with it contains an installer for an ITunes plugin (I think) that will use the built in voices in Windows (and Mac) somehow.

3. I don't have a place to post the files, so if someone will host them, I will send the files their way.

4. I have no idea if it works with older TSX's, but the instructions are not TSX specific at all.

5. This will only work with G4 and later IPODS and will not work with the shuffle. (Will work with Nano's though.)

I have to go to dinner now, but I will give everyone more info later.

excited

Thanks for the post. I did not realize that they could be purchased yet. How much did the Music Link kit cost you?

Thanks



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bradykp

still not convinced these features are worth the price of the ipod itself.

TSX_Road_Warrior

I just picked one up @ Comp USA today. Works like a charm!

bradykp

sound quality is good?

i think i might get it. monster or belkin? you need an additional cord for the audio into the aux?

excited

Did you find the sound better than straight from the head phone jack?



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randomsolutions

I paid $200 + $8 shipping and handling. I bought it from Acura of Escondido's EBay parts store (I had to email him to ask him if he had it)and picked it up from the parts department. You have to purchase the product using PayPal.

jkozlow3

MUCH better. I've compared and there is no comparison.

excited

I'm going to check a few local stores for it and if I don't find it, I will order it on-line.

Thanks



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TSX_Road_Warrior

I got the Monster and the gold tip 1/8" male to male cable.

FlameNPie

What do you guys think about the Dension ice>Link Plus for Apple® iPod™ (Select Honda/Acura Vehicles) for $199 at Best Buy?

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1108124556003

excited

I checked the Monster site and found where they sold monster products in my area. For those in the Edmonton area there are a number of stores like London Drugs, Best Buy and Future Shop.

I went to London Drugs with a picture from the Monster site and showed it to the salesperson who greeted me. He took me right to it and I bought it. It was $69 Cdn plus tax.

When I checked the online sites last night they were $40 USD plus $16 USD for shipping which works out to be a little more than $65 Cdn. I'm not sure what the taxes and customs charges would be coming across the border.

Getting to the bottom line: It works great. Sound is very good and my iPod gets charged. I will not be buying the Acura Music Link.

Thanks for the tips everyone.



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Colin

Sorry, I'm pretty sour on the Dension for both their product quality, and customer service. See the other thread here: http://www.acura-tsx.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23624

lilmystical779

I talked with Acura Client Services and asked about the Acura Music Link and her answer was that it would be out on January 3rd, it would cost $199, and that price DOES NOT include installation. I asked about controlling it with your voice and she really didn't know about that one. So as soon as randomsolutions get his installed or figures out what on the disc we will know. But if I can't control my iPod with my voice they can keep that crap.

jfbradley

Does anyone know if the iPod link will work with an '05 and let you keep XM and Navi?