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9/1     I own a Honda Accord. I want to attach a laptop to the stereo system
        so I can play MP3s. How do I do this? (Essentially I want to figure out
        how to install/find the line-in into the car stereo). Are there kits
        available that I can use? And no, I don't want a cheezy FM
        rebroadcaster. I was thinking there just has to be a kit that does this.
        \_ Why a laptop? use a Mini-ITX system. less expensive.
           \_ Why not? I already own one, I also have a transformer and an
           extra power port in my car. The point is that the source doesn't
           matter, it can be an ipod, jukebox, whatever. What I need is a
           line-in to the car audio. I want to be able to plug something
           physically into it.
        \_ get an archos mini jukebox, nomad, or ipod instead.
           Also, there are cassette tape interfaces.
           \_ I don't have a cassette tape deck, that's ancient. Cassette
           interfaces suck anyway (I used to own one). What I would like is
           a line-in to the car stereo. The source doesn't matter, what I need
           is a line-in. There just has to be a way to do this.
           \_ Or low power FM transmitters
              \_ Apparently you don't read, I said I didn't want a cheezy
                 FM rebroadcaster. They just suck, the reception is usually
                 iffy at best, and it's just another kludge.
        \_ you've nixed lots of the choices: fm retransmitter, cassette
           interface.  Other choices are a built in input to your audio
           system.  or buy a new audio system.  Or a special jukebox add-on
           to your current system.  What else is there?  Maybe some special
           connection to a CD changer?  or is there a special amp in your
           trunk?
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