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Old Nov 6, 2004 | 11:42 PM
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Monster iCruze

Just saw this over the net.
http://www.monstercable.com/press/pr..._11_icruze.asp

Price may be high but if it works as it says then its good enough for me.
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Old Nov 7, 2004 | 12:25 AM
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Doh saw another post on this
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Old Nov 7, 2004 | 07:46 AM
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200 bucks?

Thats more than some ipods...what a rip

get the av electrioncs setup with the dvd player...and you can tap into that using rca plugs
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Old Nov 7, 2004 | 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Jerky
200 bucks?

Thats more than some ipods...what a rip

get the av electrioncs setup with the dvd player...and you can tap into that using rca plugs
Wouldn't that end up costing the same or more without the functionality some are looking for, such as using the wheel and radio controls to interact with your ipod and hopefully see the mp3 info on the navi screen?
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Old Nov 9, 2004 | 02:23 PM
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Yeah it costs more, BUT you can watch dvds as well...and input ANYTHING

digital camera, sega genesis, cam corder, ipod, LAPTOP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old Nov 9, 2004 | 02:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Jerky
Yeah it costs more, BUT you can watch dvds as well...and input ANYTHING

digital camera, sega genesis, cam corder, ipod, LAPTOP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old Nov 9, 2004 | 02:50 PM
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Jerky, do you have your DVD player hooked through your speakers? How is the sound, digital? 5.1?
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Old Nov 9, 2004 | 04:30 PM
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no, i got the FM modulator...go search for my threads and you'll learn a lot more...until a better and easy solution comes around
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Old Nov 9, 2004 | 09:55 PM
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no, i got the FM modulator...go search for my threads and you'll learn a lot more...until a better and easy solution comes around
Then why do you say that the av electronic is better than the iCruze?
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Old Nov 9, 2004 | 10:07 PM
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because i cruz will still require you to splice into the deck

im waiting for blitzsafe so i can directly input into the deck from the av electornis converter. the converter has multiple outs and ins, so think of it as the AV hub. where i can plug anything into it, and then anything can out put (up to three seperate screens can all output differnect signals)

in theory, you could get the convertered, with blitzsafe and then plug everything into the converter (ipod, dvd, gamecube, whatever)

make sense?
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Old Nov 9, 2004 | 10:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Jerky
because i cruz will still require you to splice into the deck

im waiting for blitzsafe so i can directly input into the deck from the av electornis converter. the converter has multiple outs and ins, so think of it as the AV hub. where i can plug anything into it, and then anything can out put (up to three seperate screens can all output differnect signals)

in theory, you could get the convertered, with blitzsafe and then plug everything into the converter (ipod, dvd, gamecube, whatever)

make sense?
the iCruze will work in virtually hundreds of different vehicles via the vehicles' CD player or satellite radio connection.
How is that different from the blitzsafe, which is the alternative the icruze is goign after?
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Old Nov 9, 2004 | 10:30 PM
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does icruze have multiple inputs? does icruze have multple video inputs and outputs?

the avelectorincs converter has S video inputs and outputs

(im not sure, let me know)
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Old Nov 9, 2004 | 10:31 PM
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also, (im not an expert) but blitzsafe doesnt splice the XM or CD player, like it sounds like ICruise does...

its an actual input that will make sure there is no signal loss. so the volume is conisntent.,

Ive read on other threads that splicing (if thats what icruise does) results in a much lower signal, very quiet and more static
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Old Dec 1, 2004 | 07:27 PM
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Is it just me...?

Anyone notice that Monster keeps updating the iCruze site countdown to reflect later and later times? Last week the countdown indicated that it would be out yesterday. When I looked on Monday the countdown had been changed to reflect 8 days until release. Today, the countdown now says 30+ days until it comes out... Sounds like they are on the same road as BlitzSafe!
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Old Dec 2, 2004 | 05:03 AM
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Now thats GAY ! i thought someone as big as "monster" would finally make a solution for us. but they're no different from any other and they all LAG !
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Old Dec 12, 2004 | 10:44 AM
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Its wack and also the price on this equipment is ridiculous. check out this website.
http://www.monstercable.com/icruze/s...ep1_Survey.asp
http://www.monstercable.com/icruze/s...fo_icruze1.asp
It will cost a lot for the equipment and then much more for installation. I am not sure i want to go this way in installing it into my car
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Old Dec 12, 2004 | 12:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Jerky
does icruze have multiple inputs? does icruze have multple video inputs and outputs?

the avelectorincs converter has S video inputs and outputs

(im not sure, let me know)
Jerky, Icruze does not have multiple inputs. It was designed to support the use of ipods with the factory HU.

This is from the FAQ page regarding the Icruze:

I currently have a factory CD Changer installed in my vehicle. Will it still work after iCruze is installed?
NO ? iCruze needs to plug into that same CD Changer port on your factory car stereo. Once iCruze is installed, your factory CD Changer is disabled.

I have a factory indash multi-disc CD Changer in my vehicle. Will iCruze work?
NO.


I don?t see my vehicle listed on the application chart. When will a module be available for my make/model?
New modules are being developed on a regular basis. Check back each month to see which new vehicles are iCruze capable.


Will any of my vehicle?s factory functions become disabled after I install iCruze?
Select vehicles will lose functionality of select features. Select GM models may lose XM Satellite Radio and/or Rear Seat Entertainment control and/or DVD navigation capability. Please refer to the iCruze online congfigurator for a complete list of the exceptions that may pertain to your particular vehicle.

The first question about the port - doesn't XM use it? At this point, I believe it's not compatible with 3G TLs based on their FAQ. Cupidoneil hit it on the head, the cost of the equipment/install is ridiculous and not worth the effort to have Ipod in the car. Maybe there will be an inexpensive option in the furture.
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