March 2005
Beginner
432 pages
12h 26m
English
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Dashboard Stands
Several companies make mounting hardware to secure the iPod to your car’s dashboard. The auto mounts keep your iPod within comfortable reach of the driver’s seat and also keep it stable, so you don’t have to worry about it sliding off the passenger seat or bouncing out of the cup holder when you drive through road construction.
Gripmatic iPod Mount Kit
The Gripmatic cradle holds the iPod in place with cushioned pads on either side and mounts on the console or dashboard. The kit comes with a choice of methods for attaching it to the car—adhesive or screw-in, depending on your preference ($30 at http://www.everythingipod.com).
Tip
Some iPod casemakers also sell swivel clips that mount on the car’s dashboard, so that you can detach the iPod from your belt clip and stick it on the dash without taking it out of its case. Check the manufacturer or dealer’s Web site to see if your model has this option.
If you want to outfit your car all at once, you can get a case and dash-mount swivel clip, plus an FM Transmitter and a car charger, in the $50 DLO iPod Auto Connection kit at http://www.everythingipod.com. There are kits for all iPod models and a version that comes with a cassette adapter instead of a wireless transmitter. See Chapter 13 for more iPod car accessories.
Cup Holder iPod Car Mount
If you can spare a cup holder slot between the front seats, try the Cup Holder iPod Car Mount: an adjustable plastic stand that plugs into most standard-size cup holder holes. It holds ...
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