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? |