[_JET_]

Ok, i know what you are thinking... This Jet guy is posting in the wrong section... here is how i tie in the blackberry playbook to the ICE section of this forum.

I have seen a mustang fit an Ipad into his car and use it as a replacement to his cd player... I just picked up a playbook thanks to RIM's incredible deal and i was thinking, why not the playbook? Size wise it would fit better then an Ipad and i could connect it to my bberry for maps and such. Does anyone see why this wouldn't work and would the work involved be enough to make it a bad idea? I want to see what you guys think, good and bad.

here is the link for the mustang with the ipad
http://www.stangnet.com/2010/06/20/apple...d-mustang/

thanks

[ZTWsquared]

Pioneer is thinking along the same lines with their appradio

http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Car/AppRadio

[_JET_]

That is a pretty nice looking unit from Pioneer. I was thinking about doing this with the playbook because i could make it removable and use it as i would normally then put it in place when im in my car.

[habmann]

A guy did something similar with an Ipad 2 in an F150 earlier this year.

I don't see why you couldn't do it with a playbook. I'm not sure how a playbook compares to an ipad/ipod when it comes to handling media, haven't really had much chance to play with a playbook. Like you though, at the prices the Playbook are going for I'm tempted to pick on up.

[mo_focus]

if you can install a 10" ipad, then a 7" playbook should be easy!

I personally prefer the playbook bc of my bb. Also since my work supplies the bb, my data would be free. I also like the price of playbook(199 special)

let us know how it goes.

[Mystake]

what can a playbook do?

i dont get why ppl don't do onboard computers anymore? are these ipads and playbooks that much better? more so, how does all that connect in to the car speakers?

[_JET_]

i think i would have to connect it to an amp, and hook the speakers into the the amp as well. im not going to start this project until the summer but when i do i will be sure to keep you guys updated. the best part about this is i can access FC when im on the go!

[Mystake]

(12-03-2011, 09:04 AM)_JET_ Wrote: i think i would have to connect it to an amp, and hook the speakers into the the amp as well. im not going to start this project until the summer but when i do i will be sure to keep you guys updated. the best part about this is i can access FC when im on the go!

haha yeah that's cool just hope BB doesn't go under so you won't have to eventually 'upgrade' to apple

[WuNgUnSVT]

I have a 8" widesceen, touch screen in my dash...it fits with some modification...

[Mystake]

can you explain the interior of your car?

I see a start/stop button, big knob, gauges.

I wanna know more, lol.

[WuNgUnSVT]

Not to thread-jack, but....

http://www.diymobileaudio.com/forum/buil...plete.html

http://www.diymobileaudio.com/forum/how-...death.html

[_JET_]

I was thinking about this on the weekend and was wondering if the factory alarm and keyless entry is tied into the factory cd player. I know some cars this is the case, is it the case with the focus? ps mine is a 2007 if that makes a difference.

[WuNgUnSVT]

My '02 SVT had no issues with pulling the radio...dunno if it would work in another Focus though!

[konafocuswrc]

(12-06-2011, 12:41 AM)_JET_ Wrote: I was thinking about this on the weekend and was wondering if the factory alarm and keyless entry is tied into the factory cd player. I know some cars this is the case, is it the case with the focus? ps mine is a 2007 if that makes a difference.

do you mean RAP? when engine is shut off, radio stays on for 15 mins until door is open?

[_JET_]

(12-16-2011, 12:22 AM)konafocuswrc Wrote:

(12-06-2011, 12:41 AM)_JET_ Wrote: I was thinking about this on the weekend and was wondering if the factory alarm and keyless entry is tied into the factory cd player. I know some cars this is the case, is it the case with the focus? ps mine is a 2007 if that makes a difference.

do you mean RAP? when engine is shut off, radio stays on for 15 mins until door is open?

No i was wondering if the keyless entry is tied into the factory cd player... i think this is the case in some cars