JasonH Posted May 23, 2006 Report Share Posted May 23, 2006 Hey Guys, I was wondering what you think of this. I know there is one person on here with an Infinity G35 that has this, I was wondering how you like it. Newegg has it on sale ($89.99 w/o HDD), and I was considering buying it. It has a sweet on screen interface, and will play ripped DVD's directly as a folder. Newegg: [url=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16855182001]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6855182001[/url] With a 80 GB Hard Drive, the total cost comes to $172.98 Thanks, Jason Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JasonH Posted May 24, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2006 I borrowed this image from a Guest's Website. [img]http://www.therightfoot.net/carphotos/my-audio/images/011audio.jpg[/img] Quote Link to post Share on other sites
maynard1ab Posted May 24, 2006 Report Share Posted May 24, 2006 is this controllable from the headunit? particularly the z1? Or is only controlled by the remote? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JasonH Posted May 24, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2006 Remote Only, as with any 3rd party aftermarket product. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
maynard1ab Posted May 24, 2006 Report Share Posted May 24, 2006 makes sense, since there are no serial or usb connections from the HU...though this kinda seems similar to something from mp3car....just cheaper, which is always nice :-) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Concept Posted August 29, 2006 Report Share Posted August 29, 2006 Oh man! This is exactly the type of thing I was looking for. Has anyone on here used it or own it? I would love to hear about all of the pros and cons of it. I would love to use this for MP3 (for more storage space) and AVI/Divx/Xvid playback. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Concept Posted August 29, 2006 Report Share Posted August 29, 2006 I noticed that the AVOX uses a 5V power supply. Anybody know of what to use to lower the 12-13V current from the car battery down to 5V? It would be really nice to have a hardwire in the car to just simply plug in the power cable and AV cable and you're good to go. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PaisanNYC Posted August 29, 2006 Report Share Posted August 29, 2006 [quote name="Concept"]Oh man! This is exactly the type of thing I was looking for. Has anyone on here used it or own it? I would love to hear about all of the pros and cons of it. I would love to use this for MP3 (for more storage space) and AVI/Divx/Xvid playback.[/quote] I own it and use it. I put a WD 120GB harddrive in it and it works great. I have quite a few movies on it as well as MP3's. I dont have it hardwired, and it doesnt come with a car cord, but I use an original Sony PSP car adapter (the aftermarket ones wont work-they don't step the power down to 5W AND 2A. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Concept Posted August 29, 2006 Report Share Posted August 29, 2006 Paisan, So the PSP and AVOX use the same size connector then? Thanks for the heads up. I'm sure I can find an original PSP car adapter for a decent price on eBay. Where exactly do you keep the AVOX in the car? Do you keep it in plain view so that you can use the remote at any time or do you keep it in your glove box? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PaisanNYC Posted August 29, 2006 Report Share Posted August 29, 2006 [quote name="Concept"]Paisan, So the PSP and AVOX use the same size connector then? Thanks for the heads up. I'm sure I can find an original PSP car adapter for a decent price on eBay. Where exactly do you keep the AVOX in the car? Do you keep it in plain view so that you can use the remote at any time or do you keep it in your glove box?[/quote] Hey Concept :) yes the PSP and AVOX connectors are similar. I bought mine at BestBuy for $25 and it works MUCh better than the AC/DC converter I was originally using with it LOL. For now I keep the Avox in the glovebox. I have the power cable running from underneath the dashboard to the cigarette lighter plug I have located underneath the dashboard on the right side of the middle "hump" in my explorer. Hopefully this weekend when I have time, I will try to see if I can take out the cubbyhole storage thing in my center console and custom install it in there, so I can use the remote with it anytime. One downside I forgot to mention was that this unit gets pretty warm when using it continuously. the whole body is made of plastic, except for the top of it. The top of it is aluminum which is really the only part of the avox designed to efficiently disperse the heat. Anyways, I still love it. I call it my mini-TiVo in my car :) Let me know if you have any questions. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Concept Posted August 29, 2006 Report Share Posted August 29, 2006 It sounds sweet as hell. I was almost thinking of setting up a small-form "carputer", but I didnt want the hassle of running a full-blown computer in the car just to play some ripped movies. This thing is the perfect solution and even with a remote? Just plain sweet! I'm thinking of getting one and even with just a small 40GB hard drive. I'm thinking about setting it up in the second pocket i have right underheath my headunit. I measured it out and I think it might fit nice and snug: [img]http://concept.dnsalias.com/Pictures/Mazda3/Pioneer%20AVIC-N1/Pioneer%20AVIC-N1%20-%20Close%20and%20Lit%20Daytime%20with%20Flash.JPG[/img] But, I'd like to put it in there sideways because if I try to fit it longways in, the front will stick out almost an inch. So I was wondering, does the remove work well with the unit in strange angles, or do you have to have the remote pointed [u]directly[/u] at the front of the unit? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PaisanNYC Posted August 29, 2006 Report Share Posted August 29, 2006 [quote name="Concept"]So I was wondering, does the remove work well with the unit in strange angles, or do you have to have the remote pointed [u]directly[/u] at the front of the unit?[/quote] Thats a nice setup you have there! You definitely need to point the remote right at the IR eye in the front of the unit. Infrared sucks LOL Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jaytrey Posted March 30, 2007 Report Share Posted March 30, 2007 i tried using the wire and it did not work. it got stuck in the head and will not come out and now i'm stuck with a broken adaptor. it powers on for a second and just shuts off. the same as without the electrical wire. wtf am i doing wrong? are there any other suggestions as to another adaptor i can use? i'm really stressed. i have spent the last 2 hours trying to get it to work. help me please!!!! i'm desperate for some help Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PaisanNYC Posted March 30, 2007 Report Share Posted March 30, 2007 1. Everything you do goes wrong. Maybe you are just not technologically inclined? 2. No need to double post. 3. Do not PM me 300 hundred messages anymore while I am away. Thank you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jaytrey Posted March 30, 2007 Report Share Posted March 30, 2007 my bad Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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