Car dock

Europa · 03-29-2009, 03:10 AM

I've been looking around tonight for a car dock for my 3G, but haven't really found what I'm looking for. I was kind of hoping for an all-in-one dock/charger/aux input only set up, but I guess that doesn't exist.

I have an aux input on my car stereo. I also have an aux cable and an iPhone car charger. So I guess all I need is the actual dock to attach to the dash or vent.

I was just looking at the Griffin Auto pilot, which seems popular, and I think I'm a little confused. Is there any more to it than an aux cable and iPhone car charger? If not, why is it so popular (assuming most people already have a car charger)? Does it come with an actual dock (it's not in the pic)?

What dock do you guy recommend for attaching to the dash board?

Also, when I answer an incoming call while listening to music through the car speakers, is it possible for callers voice come through my car speakers (or do you just have to hit speaker phone on the phone)?

DavidT · 03-29-2009, 11:00 AM

See my post here about pro clip. They have what you want
www.proclipusa.com

Europa · 03-30-2009, 04:21 AM

I decided I'm going to go the integrated route and upgrade to an iPod ready car stereo. That's the way to go for the best possible audio (better than aux input from headphone jack of iPhone) and charging while playing with only one cord attached. I'm not sure yet if I'll go with the USB on the face plate or the built in iPod connector. Does anyone know if the USB input will charge the iPhone? Also, what will happen when a call comes in (does it automatically go to speaker mode on the phone)?

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-VfBzG8j...X-GT820IP.html
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1216424781227

Mavery003 · 03-30-2009, 08:20 AM

If your receiver is somewhat outdated, and you're going to be spending $50-60 on some kind of aux holder/charger anyways, I think its a good call to just upgrade to an ipod ready deck. I'm almost positive those will charge it as well. I'm in the same position you are only I have a way to hold my iphone just below the deck (horizontally) and I have aux in that I ran from the back of the deck. I'm just looking for a way to listen/charge it with one chord and I don't think it exists. I'd rather have a low battery than 2-3 chords flying everywhere looking like garbage haha.

Good luck with the search make sure to post what you end up going with too!

iCafe · 03-30-2009, 08:45 PM

Originally Posted by DavidT

See my post here about pro clip. They have what you want
www.proclipusa.com

iCafe · 03-30-2009, 08:46 PM

wait for 3.0

DavidT · 03-30-2009, 09:05 PM

You should check it out before you talk. I do not work for them or at this time any one else. I have been using thier prodict for several years. since I lease a car, and have to return it I do not want to leave any holes and or marks on it. Proclip (really brodit) mounts are both model (GPS and or phone) specif as well as car specific. Here in the north east we now have people running around looking at the tell tale ring on the windshield and then breakinging into cars ans taking the GPS and or phones left there. By using thier mounts and mounting plates (yes two or three items on one mount) you can secure your item when driving and and when leaving.

Europa · 03-31-2009, 11:17 PM

I got a new deck with a USB input today. Now it will charge while playing, has the best possible sound quality, and I can control the music on the deck instead of the iPhone

mittenman · 04-02-2009, 10:39 AM

Originally Posted by Europa

I got a new deck with a USB input today. Now it will charge while playing, has the best possible sound quality, and I can control the music on the deck instead of the iPhone

Daaymn, you gots the nawz?!?!

acosmichippo · 04-02-2009, 11:41 AM

I did the same thng recently.

What mount are you using?