iPad vs Traditional CarPuter

labk888 · 03-02-2010, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by kdoske

I'm on the other side of the fence and actually feel like this is the first time I have heard of an actual use for the Ipad. I was conteplating getting a NAV unit for my car but I don't want to replace the stock stereo. I'm not a audiophile and I really can never tell the difference between an OEM premium stereo and an actual high grade aftermarket option--besides deep bass that is. I think this is a great option for the car especially if you get the Ipad with 3G. I think the biggest hurdle would be making the Ipad looking like it was part of the original interior while at the same time making it so it can be taking in and out easily for the passenger and to plug into your home pc when need be.

Forget the double DIN, this would not be replacing the stereo anyway. the 370z is perfect for this mod because the Ipad can go where the factory NAV is supposed to go. Someone would just need to fabricate a recessed plate for it in fiber or something similar.

A company already has an ap to integrate the Iphone into a cars ECU. Its my understanding that all aps for the Iphone will work on the Ipad.

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Wow... I wasn't aware that this existed. I am definitely going to try this iPad in a car idea then. I am not going to get a nav with my z so that would be the perfect spot to mount it if that area is large enough.

Can anyone with a Z go measure that stuff out, please? :P

theDreamer · 03-02-2010, 02:38 PM

Those look nice, but they need to be updated for the larger iPad interface, which I think they will.
Unless you are a dev only you can use the app, so you cannot share. Apple approval process is slow, random, and annoying.

Those apps only show information though, no data logging, no control over system. With a proper system you are not just getting the view only rights, but view, edit, record, etc.

theDreamer · 03-03-2010, 08:28 AM

Without measuring I can already tell you the iPad is to large, I have seen a 7" screen mounted in the cubby with .5-.75" of foam around it. The iPad screen itself is 9" I believe plus the rather large bezel, remove the bezel and you are still rather large.

labk888 · 03-03-2010, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

Without measuring I can already tell you the iPad is to large, I have seen a 7" screen mounted in the cubby with .5-.75" of foam around it. The iPad screen itself is 9" I believe plus the rather large bezel, remove the bezel and you are still rather large.

Murphy's law at work.. nothing worth a D@MN is ever easy.

CBRich · 03-03-2010, 07:01 PM

Not sure if this was mentioned but some apps run in landscape, others in portrait. It would be a requirement to use that telescoping arm or something like it.

03-02-2010, 02:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4212	Those look nice, but they need to be updated for the larger iPad interface, which I think they will. Unless you are a dev only you can use the app, so you cannot share. Apple approval process is slow, random, and annoying. Those apps only show information though, no data logging, no control over system. With a proper system you are not just getting the view only rights, but view, edit, record, etc. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

03-03-2010, 08:28 AM	#3 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4212	Without measuring I can already tell you the iPad is to large, I have seen a 7" screen mounted in the cubby with .5-.75" of foam around it. The iPad screen itself is 9" I believe plus the rather large bezel, remove the bezel and you are still rather large. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

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03-03-2010, 07:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
CBRich A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,464 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 546	Not sure if this was mentioned but some apps run in landscape, others in portrait. It would be a requirement to use that telescoping arm or something like it.