Other iPod Interfaces: DLO Homedock Deluxe and Griffin TuneCenter
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Other iPod Interfaces: DLO Homedock Deluxe and Griffin TuneCenter
I saw this while browsing around Best Buy. Has anyone seen this?
The DLO Homedock Deluxe $149.99
From the manufacturer's website:
Quick Facts
* Easily connect your iPod to your Home Stereo & TV
* View and navigate iPods music directly on your TV screen
* Watch and control iPod's Movies in DVD quality resolution on TV
* Works with dockable, click wheel iPods - including iPod nano, Video iPod, 4G iPod and iPod mini
* Plays iPod videos on large screen TV via AV connection or S-Video
* View picture slideshows with music on your big screen TV
* Control everything from the sofa with the included 18 Button Remote Control
* Fully Powers and Charges iPod while in use
* Includes all necessary cables incl. AC Power Adopter and AV Cable
Seems like this would work with Dom's TVandNav2Go and PIE X3/Blitzsafe Aux.
The DLO Homedock Deluxe $149.99
From the manufacturer's website:
Quick Facts
* Easily connect your iPod to your Home Stereo & TV
* View and navigate iPods music directly on your TV screen
* Watch and control iPod's Movies in DVD quality resolution on TV
* Works with dockable, click wheel iPods - including iPod nano, Video iPod, 4G iPod and iPod mini
* Plays iPod videos on large screen TV via AV connection or S-Video
* View picture slideshows with music on your big screen TV
* Control everything from the sofa with the included 18 Button Remote Control
* Fully Powers and Charges iPod while in use
* Includes all necessary cables incl. AC Power Adopter and AV Cable
Seems like this would work with Dom's TVandNav2Go and PIE X3/Blitzsafe Aux.
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It would work in the car. The only problem is that it's kind of bulky and you still have to use an infrared remote. I had considered installing this in my car at one point. There is also another one from Griffin and Valor very similar to this. The one from Griffin seems like the best solution. It's cheaper, smaller, has ethernet support for internet radio, and the interface looks better. Here's a link to it: Griffin TuneCenter
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Masterpoolcat, thanks for the link to the Griffin one. I can see why you like it better!
From the manufacturer's website:
It's tempting...
Do you know if the Griffin TuneCenter locks the iPod when it is docked? I asked about the DLO one and the Best Buy employee didn't know.
lembowski, dude, its so easy to change your mind. There's always something newer and better coming out. Thats just the nature of electronics. I use my mediagate everyday to listen to my music and only when I need to entertain myself (while waiting for someone to arrive) or my passengers do I use the video feature. So far, it suites my needs. If you do decide to sell it, I'm sure there will be interest for it on here.
From the manufacturer's website:
The TuneCenter is currently backordered.
You may still order a TuneCenter and it will ship when it is available.
You may still order a TuneCenter and it will ship when it is available.
Do you know if the Griffin TuneCenter locks the iPod when it is docked? I asked about the DLO one and the Best Buy employee didn't know.
lembowski, dude, its so easy to change your mind. There's always something newer and better coming out. Thats just the nature of electronics. I use my mediagate everyday to listen to my music and only when I need to entertain myself (while waiting for someone to arrive) or my passengers do I use the video feature. So far, it suites my needs. If you do decide to sell it, I'm sure there will be interest for it on here.
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Originally Posted by datmrman
Do you know if the Griffin TuneCenter locks the iPod when it is docked? I asked about the DLO one and the Best Buy employee didn't know.
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Originally Posted by datmrman
Do you know if the Griffin TuneCenter locks the iPod when it is docked? I asked about the DLO one and the Best Buy employee didn't know.
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Originally Posted by datmrman
lembowski, dude, its so easy to change your mind. There's always something newer and better coming out. Thats just the nature of electronics. I use my mediagate everyday to listen to my music and only when I need to entertain myself (while waiting for someone to arrive) or my passengers do I use the video feature. So far, it suites my needs. If you do decide to sell it, I'm sure there will be interest for it on here.
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Why don't you wait until you see if the Griffin or DLO devices meet your expectations? I remember a few weeks ago you were drooling over the Drive+Play.
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Originally Posted by datmrman
Why don't you wait until you see if the Griffin or DLO devices meet your expectations? I remember a few weeks ago you were drooling over the Drive+Play.
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I'm with you lembowski. I am also a tech junkie. I'm planning on trying to install the Griffin and still maintain the steering wheel controls for the ipod. It shouldn't be too hard to do.
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Thanks for the link VelfarreClubber !
Below are direct links of the reviews from iLounge:I quickly read the reviews and it seems that so far, both still have glitches that need to be fixed.
Masterpoolcat should buy the Griffin and lembowski should buy the DLO and then give us a review on how it works in the TL!
Below are direct links of the reviews from iLounge:I quickly read the reviews and it seems that so far, both still have glitches that need to be fixed.
Masterpoolcat should buy the Griffin and lembowski should buy the DLO and then give us a review on how it works in the TL!
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Originally Posted by datmrman
Thanks for the link VelfarreClubber !
Below are direct links of the reviews from iLounge:I quickly read the reviews and it seems that so far, both still have glitches that need to be fixed.
Masterpoolcat should buy the Griffin and lembowski should buy the DLO and then give us a review on how it works in the TL!
Below are direct links of the reviews from iLounge:I quickly read the reviews and it seems that so far, both still have glitches that need to be fixed.
Masterpoolcat should buy the Griffin and lembowski should buy the DLO and then give us a review on how it works in the TL!
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Originally Posted by lembowski
But seriously I've read the reviews, and there is no where to plug a RF antena. So that means it has to be out in sight.
http://www.hometech.com/infrared/ext...html#TE-LFUNIV
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I have the DLO and it works great. The ipod does not lock onto the unit, it just plugs in and rests against a support on the base. I am considering installing this as well in my RL, but I am thinking about dismantalling the base and figuring some way to create a more compact unit without the bulky base.
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Originally Posted by skiunow
I have the DLO and it works great. The ipod does not lock onto the unit, it just plugs in and rests against a support on the base. I am considering installing this as well in my RL, but I am thinking about dismantalling the base and figuring some way to create a more compact unit without the bulky base.
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Originally Posted by skiunow
I have the DLO and it works great. The ipod does not lock onto the unit, it just plugs in and rests against a support on the base. I am considering installing this as well in my RL, but I am thinking about dismantalling the base and figuring some way to create a more compact unit without the bulky base.
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It does alow you to control the ipod with the click wheel. The base is nice and heavy and their is the ir sensor on it but when I dismantle it I hope to be able to relocate the ir sensor so I can use it as well.
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Thats great! Thanks for the info skiunow.
If the DLO does not lock the iPod and you can control everything from the iPod AND you can find an iPod connector extension cable THEN is there really a need to use the remote?
If the DLO does not lock the iPod and you can control everything from the iPod AND you can find an iPod connector extension cable THEN is there really a need to use the remote?
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Originally Posted by datmrman
Thats great! Thanks for the info skiunow.
If the DLO does not lock the iPod and you can control everything from the iPod AND you can find an iPod connector extension cable THEN is there really a need to use the remote?
If the DLO does not lock the iPod and you can control everything from the iPod AND you can find an iPod connector extension cable THEN is there really a need to use the remote?
#24
Ipod extension cables do not exist. The ipod connector has 30 pin connections on it. Most of them are not used at once. Manufacturers decide which pins they are going to utilize (usually between 2-6) and then create the cable for their product. Creating a generic extension cable with 30 wires in it would be too thick of a cable for general use.
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Originally Posted by skiunow
Why would you need an extension cable if you were using the remote and the navi display? You would plug the ipod in and forget about it.
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Originally Posted by skiunow
Why would you need an extension cable if you were using the remote and the navi display? You would plug the ipod in and forget about it.
My plan is to plug in the iPod, have the display pop up on my navigation screen, and control the music with the iPod. No remote, no infrared sensors.
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