http://www.autoblog.com/2006/07/16/chrysler-mygig-hd-set-to-advance-in-car-entertainment/ Autoblog Comments for http://www.autoblog.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.autoblog.com en-us Copyright 2008 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/07/16/chrysler-mygig-hd-set-to-advance-in-car-entertainment/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/07/16/chrysler-mygig-hd-set-to-advance-in-car-entertainment/Jul 16th 2006 7:19PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/07/16/chrysler-mygig-hd-set-to-advance-in-car-entertainment/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/07/16/chrysler-mygig-hd-set-to-advance-in-car-entertainment/
Unfortunately, 20GB (minus the things mentioned) will not hold my entire 50GB music collection. It would be cool if it had a rear-mounted USB port that could be used to attach an additional portable hard drive.]]>Jul 16th 2006 8:42PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/07/16/chrysler-mygig-hd-set-to-advance-in-car-entertainment/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/07/16/chrysler-mygig-hd-set-to-advance-in-car-entertainment/
Why do I have to reload my music - from either a CD or a USB flash drive - into my car's hard drive? I already have my collection in two places: my computer and my iPod. Now, add a third and there's no way they'll stay in sync.

I also am surprised (a bit) that an article about in-car entertainment would not even mention the iPod. It's not like it's this new-fangled thing, guys.]]>Jul 16th 2006 9:01PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/07/16/chrysler-mygig-hd-set-to-advance-in-car-entertainment/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/07/16/chrysler-mygig-hd-set-to-advance-in-car-entertainment/Jul 16th 2006 9:09PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/07/16/chrysler-mygig-hd-set-to-advance-in-car-entertainment/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/07/16/chrysler-mygig-hd-set-to-advance-in-car-entertainment/
While it doesn't offer a hard drive (I wonder about longivity under extreme conditions in a car), Audi (and VW too I think) offer SD slots for those wishing to forego plugging in a portable music player. Up to 500 songs for the price a card (if you don't have spares for your camera already).

Sounds like the carputer thing caught on in the Chrysler design center one day.]]>Jul 16th 2006 9:32PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/07/16/chrysler-mygig-hd-set-to-advance-in-car-entertainment/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/07/16/chrysler-mygig-hd-set-to-advance-in-car-entertainment/Jul 16th 2006 10:17PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/07/16/chrysler-mygig-hd-set-to-advance-in-car-entertainment/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/07/16/chrysler-mygig-hd-set-to-advance-in-car-entertainment/Jul 16th 2006 10:27PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/07/16/chrysler-mygig-hd-set-to-advance-in-car-entertainment/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/07/16/chrysler-mygig-hd-set-to-advance-in-car-entertainment/
I absolutely HATE trying to control an iPod while trying to drive at the same time. I don't want cords all over, and I don't want to either have to use a car charger, or deal with the battery being drained after only a few hours of use, which means I have to lug the iPod in, charge it, take it back out to the car, plug it back in, and try to avoid having an accident while searching using the damn scroll wheel.

The only thing I have to say about putting hard drives for music in cars is: what the hell took so long?

The only thing it's missing now is the ability to see the cars hard drive on your local wireless network when you are at home and some syncronization software so you can keep everything straight. After they throw that it, they'll really be in business. ]]>Jul 16th 2006 10:35PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/07/16/chrysler-mygig-hd-set-to-advance-in-car-entertainment/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/07/16/chrysler-mygig-hd-set-to-advance-in-car-entertainment/Jul 16th 2006 10:48PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/07/16/chrysler-mygig-hd-set-to-advance-in-car-entertainment/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/07/16/chrysler-mygig-hd-set-to-advance-in-car-entertainment/
But at least they have a USB option. Which is more than you can say for the HD equipped units from Sony and Eclipse.

EMPEG forever! 120GB, no in-car ripping stupidity.]]>Jul 16th 2006 10:52PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/07/16/chrysler-mygig-hd-set-to-advance-in-car-entertainment/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/07/16/chrysler-mygig-hd-set-to-advance-in-car-entertainment/Jul 16th 2006 11:37PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/07/16/chrysler-mygig-hd-set-to-advance-in-car-entertainment/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/07/16/chrysler-mygig-hd-set-to-advance-in-car-entertainment/"Is this the future of in-car entertainment from the factory? It's a major step forward and we're delighted we don't have to wait years for the technology to trickle down from six-figure luxury sedans before the rest of can use it."

This has been available in the aftermarket for years. There's no waiting; pick it up today. Eclipse has had almost this exact radio (minus USB) for at least two years now...]]>Jul 17th 2006 12:39AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/07/16/chrysler-mygig-hd-set-to-advance-in-car-entertainment/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/07/16/chrysler-mygig-hd-set-to-advance-in-car-entertainment/
I have a problem with this unit for one reason that no one has yet to point out. The main reason why manufacturers don't include iPod integration is that they don't want to "pick a side" in the battle of Apple versus everyone else (btw, if you didn't know, Apple already won). What I would like to point out, however, is the fact that this device has the ability to connect via USB, and it has a harddrive. Therefore, what DCX should've done was enable consumers to download drivers and put them into the harddrive, then making the device able to read the iPod AND ALSO other brands (like Creative Zen Micro, or WTF it is called) so long as they just download it from DCX's website. Why haven't they done this? Well, it's because they don't have American teenagers working for them, and instead have 55 year old German men thinking about how to bring digital convergence to the mainstream...haha well maybe it's not THAT bad, but this device is exactly what is wrong with almost every other American car out there: they are all ONE OFFs. They were ALMOST there, but then decided to make something that could've been 'really special' into something that is 'kind of cool' / 'mildly entertaining and not really that useful'.]]>Jul 17th 2006 12:56AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/07/16/chrysler-mygig-hd-set-to-advance-in-car-entertainment/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/07/16/chrysler-mygig-hd-set-to-advance-in-car-entertainment/Jun 28th 2007 2:08PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/07/16/chrysler-mygig-hd-set-to-advance-in-car-entertainment/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/07/16/chrysler-mygig-hd-set-to-advance-in-car-entertainment/There are mp3 players -- such as the iriver u10 and toshiba gigabeat -- that do the entire portable music/video player thing much better than the ipod and are much less gayer.
I understand that ipod dominates that mp3 player market, but it will be only a matter of time before buyers realize that they are better, cheaper, and more stylish mp3 players than the ipod.
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Shouldn't their be a filter on Autoblog to stop such moronic posts from getting through? Seriously, grow up guy. An mp3 player has nothing to do with one's sexuality.

What a dolt.]]>Jul 17th 2006 7:38AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/07/16/chrysler-mygig-hd-set-to-advance-in-car-entertainment/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/07/16/chrysler-mygig-hd-set-to-advance-in-car-entertainment/Jul 17th 2006 7:54AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/07/16/chrysler-mygig-hd-set-to-advance-in-car-entertainment/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/07/16/chrysler-mygig-hd-set-to-advance-in-car-entertainment/
Here's an idea, offer a super nerd tech package the size of the standard OEM head unit to sell across the brand. Price it at a few grand with a 200 gig HD, wireless interface (bluetooth, 802.11-so I can upload from my home PC hassle free) as well as offer wireless broadband for a fee. Tie in something as awesome as GoogleEarth as Sat Nav, and all manner of local searches and see how well that sells! Just go with a super pricey tech package, and a regular CD player for the geezers/tightwads/normal folk. ]]>Jul 17th 2006 7:59AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/07/16/chrysler-mygig-hd-set-to-advance-in-car-entertainment/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/07/16/chrysler-mygig-hd-set-to-advance-in-car-entertainment/Jul 17th 2006 8:12AMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2006/07/16/chrysler-mygig-hd-set-to-advance-in-car-entertainment/http://www.autoblog.com/2006/07/16/chrysler-mygig-hd-set-to-advance-in-car-entertainment/Jul 17th 2006 8:14AM