Opinions on iPod/mp3
#31
05-16-2014 | 11:40 PM
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I use a Scosche wireless controller velcro mounted on the handlebar to control play/pause/volume/etc. Keep the ipod or Iphone in my shirt pocket with decent earbuds. The controller works fine with up to iphone 4s but uses an adapter in the multi pin socket on the bottom of the phone or ipod that is not compatible with the new lightning pinout. If you have a hard case on the phone its necessary to trim around the socket to let the wireless adapter seat fully.
I replaced the earbud cushions with some that came with a pair of waterproof earbuds. They are ridged so they stay put better and make a better seal against wind noise so I don't have to crank the volume so loud. No problem hearing traffic. Using half helmet, rarely ride highway but did get on the interstate a couple of weeks ago and audio was good to 65 mph or so.
I replaced the earbud cushions with some that came with a pair of waterproof earbuds. They are ridged so they stay put better and make a better seal against wind noise so I don't have to crank the volume so loud. No problem hearing traffic. Using half helmet, rarely ride highway but did get on the interstate a couple of weeks ago and audio was good to 65 mph or so.
#32
05-17-2014 | 09:22 PM
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#33
05-18-2014 | 04:09 PM
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This can easily be done and I have, but my concern, especially on extended trips is my phone battery life. Prolly end up getting an MP3 player unless I read/learn something I like better. Could still end up with an Apple product but want to make an informed decision. Will keep reading here as well as reviews.
#34
05-18-2014 | 04:12 PM
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Apple sux. Apple thinks it owns your device and your music. You can't turn it on without logging into the Apple Store. iTunes won't store and manage YOUR music. iTunes only manages, and stores music bought from the Apple Store.
Apple wouldn't let me transfer my 3,500 tunes of MY MUSIC (NOT iTunes Store) from my old laptop to my new laptop.
Apple SUX --
Samsung is beating Apple to death in the MP3 market, in phones, tablets, etc. Samsung is leading the pack in TV tech and media tech generally.
Apple wouldn't let me transfer my 3,500 tunes of MY MUSIC (NOT iTunes Store) from my old laptop to my new laptop.
Apple SUX --
Samsung is beating Apple to death in the MP3 market, in phones, tablets, etc. Samsung is leading the pack in TV tech and media tech generally.
#35
05-18-2014 | 04:21 PM
Nano
A nano is small profile. The 16 gig holds over 1800 songs. Riders Claw mounted next to the clutch lever. Ran a cord into the fairing. Comes out by the TBW cable and plugged into the radio. Simple, low tech tunes. Can't use an early iPod cause the vibration of the bike crashes the hard drive. Nano has no hard drive.
#37
05-25-2014 | 07:40 AM
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Ended up going with the Nano and quite happy. Keeping it on shuffle mode is a hoot as you never know what might play next. Yesterday OL and I were on a ride and Rodney Carrington came on giving us a flew laughs. I have stuff I don't hardly know what it is sometimes or where it came from.
Now for that new set of speakers and amp from J&M.....
Now for that new set of speakers and amp from J&M.....
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