July 2010
1 post
Ipod FM Transmitters Improve with the times. New...
Technology is continually improving, The design of the iPhone 4 is a perfect example of this. Although it has a few teething problems the improvements in terms of hardware is much greater that the previous iPhone 3GS. It was only a matter of time before manufacturers of iPod car kits & Fm Transmitters developed better ways of offering more from their products.
A prime example of the...
December 2009
1 post
The Power Of Fusion.
Fusion Electronics’ unofficial motto is more power, more quality & more Bass. This couldn’t be closer to the truth when discussing the new Fusion Encounter, Reactor or Power Plant car audio range. Fusion wanted to produce a range that could conquer the UK car audio scene and provide the value for money that everybody craves.
Engineered to be tough and powerful, the Fusion Reactor...
October 2009
3 posts
The iPod car Adapter Just Git Much Better
Dension have announced the latest product in a long line of iPod car kit adapters. The Dension Lite is the newest kit that will be replacing the Gateway 100 and Gateway 300 for vehicles with CAN systems.
Dension have simplified the Lite kit, which some people may find a bit odd? A new kit with fewer navigation options than its predecessor. However due to the majority of vehicles stereo’s unable...
iPod Car Accessories - Extend your iPods...
There are a lot of different mp3 players on the market today, but Apple are the leaders of the market with the numerous variations of the iPod. Initially the iPod was successful due to its styling and functions, however the current rise of popularity is also down to other factors including additional accessories and add-ons to the ipod to make it more functional and or usable.
The iPod’s...
iPod Kit Offers Listening Options That Are Not...
Some people who own iPods might not see the point in purchasing an iPod car kit. If they usually listen to CDs, or are satisfied with the radio in their car, there may be no perceptible reason to upgrade. However, the iPod car kit allows you to use all of your iPod’s capabilities on-the-go, so you are not limited to radio programming, or CDs. Regardless of the channel, all radio programming is...
September 2009
9 posts
5 reasons why you need an iPod Car Kit
In todays environment where gadgets are considered so important, the easiest question to ask is can you live without an iPod kit, NOT if you can live with one!
iPod kits started out in 1999, Dension were the first to produce one and are still the market leaders. Back then, the kits were very basic – only allowing a simple audio connection. Dension developed them further, adding features as they...
Play iPod Video's in Your Car - are the kits worth...
Everyone knows that iPod car adapters allow users to listen to the music on their iPod while they drive. Some iPod car integration kits, however, even allow drivers to play iPod videos and DVDs on their dashboard-mounted user interface or in the head-rests for rear passengers. This may seem like an unnecessary accessory – why would the person who is driving need to be able to watch videos while...
I Have an HD Radio – Why do I need an iPod car...
More and more people are getting HD radio installed in their cars. The reception is better, the sound is clearer, and there is a wider variety of shows and stations to listen to. So, if you have already purchased an HD radio for your car – or if you bought a car with a HD radio already installed – why get an iPod car kit?
For one thing, with HD radio, the sound quality is improved over a normal...
Parrot Bluetooth Car Kits - Still Leading the Game
With all the Bluetooth car kits on the market today, the Parrot Bluetooth kits are some of the most versatile. The Minikit Slim is a discreet model that clips to your visor, which, when paired with your mobile phone, automatically synchronizes its phonebook with the list of contacts in your mobile phone. This kit is for anyone who wants all the perks of having a Bluetooth car kit, but doesn’t...
Choosing Between a Wired or Bluetooth Car Kit
There are a lot of options available to the customer when buying a car phone kit, with all the different car kits out there, what are the main differences between them and specifically a wired car kit and a Bluetooth one? Each has distinct advantages and disadvantages which must be considered when choosing which kit to purchase. Wired car kits require the phone to be placed in a cradle upon...
Bluetooth Car Kits: Who’s listening to my calls?
Many people have had the experience of talking on a cordless or cell phone, and hearing snippets of another person’s conversation, a police radio, etcetera. Therefore, the concern over having someone eavesdrop on your conversation, or even steal data from your mobile phone, because you are using a Bluetooth device, is a legitimate one. However, these kits are designed so that doing so is extremely...
Dension iPod Car Kits - The Users Choice for iPod...
Dension iPod car kits are a great option for those who want to be able to listen to their entire music library on-the-go. Dension has a variety of car kits available, ranging from a simple auxiliary cable, to an active dock which charges your iPod while it plays. Another popular model is the Dension ice>Link one, which works with virtually every vehicle, and plays your iPod via seven...
Bluetooth Kits: Are they really the safer...
Many studies have been completed, in an attempt to ascertain the safety of using a Mobile phone while driving. The outcome of most, if not all, of these investigations has proven that Mobile phone use is a significant contributor to the likelihood of being involved in a collision. For many, Bluetooth kits are the answer to that problem; the kits allow drivers to keep their hands on the wheel, and...
The Bluetooth Bury – Style and Functionality...
The Bury Bluetooth technology is one of the most complex in Bluetooth in-car kits on the market today. The three main kits – the CV9040, the CC9050, and the CC9060 – feature touch-screens that allow the user to easily utilize the device’s various functions at a touch. The large display makes these kits easy to use on-the-go, and allows users to access various functions of their mobile phone –...
August 2009
5 posts
Bluetooth for the Business Man / Woman
For anyone who is self-employed, or travels a lot for his or her job, a cell phone is a necessity. Missing calls while on the road is simply not an option for those who own their own business, or need to be contacted by employers or customers on a regular basis. With the creation of bylaws in many States / countys and towns prohibiting the use of cell phones while driving, a Bluetooth device is a...
A Bluetooth Kit Could Save You A Ticket
More and more people are utilizing cell phones, both for business and personal reasons. With this rise in ownership, comes a rise in the number of people using their cell phones as they drive.All of us have heard the studies regarding cell phone use and driver safety, and the general consensus appears to be that using a cell phone while driving creates a hazardous environment for the driver, his...
Do Parrot Bluetooth Kits Improve Driver Safety?
The Roads in the UK are very dangerous, more and more vehicles are released on to them every year, as well as the millions of older vehicles already motoring. More people are learning to drive and people are staying on the roads for longer durations, whether it is through profession, leisure or convenience.
The problem that we face now is a craze that started at the time of the mass production of...
Dension opens the door to a world of new media for...
Dension has been working hard in recent months to increase the compatibility and functionality of the BMW kits in the Dension Range. The new kits are part of the Dension gateway range and offer increased performance over the older and now obsolete Ice>link Plus in many ways. Due to the complexity of the BMW vehicles and production and installation options when purchased from new, Dension have...
New Dension iPod Kits for New CAN Vehicle Systems...
As iPod integration becomes more and more popular, brands & manufacturers pop up with rival products hoping to take advantage of the growing industry, and usually for quick profit. iPods one of the most purchased items of the last 5 years and that’s trend shows no sign of stopping. The release of the new iPhone 3Gs, and expecting release of the new iPod Touch shows apple’s intentions for the...
July 2009
5 posts
The Dension AVR – The New Video adapter for your...
The AVR is one of the latest products from the Dension production line. The AVR is the new Video Extender from Dension that allows videos from the iPod to be played on factory screens in the front and back of the vehicle (Where available). Dension modified the previous version of the kit (The AV Extender) to allow a greater user interface and functionality as well as state of the art technology...
New Gateway System for Audi CAN Vehicles Offers...
Dension is in the process of releasing CAN kits for several different vehicle manufacturers. The New CAN Kits offer the same functionality and features as the non CAN kits with one exception. The gateway 100 and gateway 300 CAN kits provide text information from the iPod on the cluster screen in the vehicle. This is something that has never been available before.
The Dension Gateway Can System...
New Gateway 100/300 CAN for VW vehicles
Dension has released the latest Gateway CAN kits for Volkswagen vehicles. The New 100/300 kits released provide text information on certain radios in newer VW’s. The Gateway system offers the same excellent sound quality and the ability to control your music through the iPod, stereo or steering wheel controls as well as charging the iPod. However the CAN system allows text to be played across the...
Are bluetooth car kits the answer to phone...
There are obvious complications involved with manually answering or dialling out numbers while driving, all of which may cause the loss of control of the vehicle at any point. The logical solution to this problem is a Bluetooth car kit.
The Sales of Bluetooth and Handsfree Car Kits have certainly risen. This can be attributed to a variety of different reasons including a change in the law, the...
Integrated iPod Car Kit for Audi vehicles
iPods are one of the most successful inventions if not the most successful inventions in the last 10 years, Its one of a very few inventions that transcends generations. In my family I have one, my parents have two and even my grandparents have one (Admittedly they struggle to use it sometimes). However this demonstrates the desirability, use-ability and functionality of them. Due to this...
June 2009
5 posts
Is iPod The Future of Car Audio & Entertainment?
iPod’s popularity certainly has a major say in the Car audio industry today, not directly from apple but from the millions of iPod users. Due to the massive amounts of people who regularly use iPod’s on a daily if not hourly basis Car Audio Brands and Vehicle Manufacturers have had to redefine how car audio and entertainment works and what is expected from each component within the system.
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What are Bluetooth Headsets, What are they for &...
Since 2003 it has become illegal do use a hand held phone while driving and now carries a £60 fine and 3 penalty points in the UK. Society in general has now realised how dangerous this act is, although it still doesn’t seem to concern the majority. Hopefully this will soon change with more and more variations of bluetooth kits becoming available. One of which is the Bluetooth Headset...
New Dice Silverline Pro, iPod Car Kit.
One of the major issues customers have with the Dice Silverline kits is switching between ‘iPod’ and ‘Stereo Only’ user modes.
The standard Dice kit uses dip switches on the main box to change control from ‘iPod only’ to ‘stereo only’. When the kit is in ‘stereo only’ mode, the iPod is completely locked out and can not be used to select tracks, albums or play lists. As the main control box is...
New Compatibility list coming soon
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New compatibility list for Parrot bluetooth kits. Match you favourite parrot to your vehicle…..