New gadget I bought to play MP3's in car
01 July 2005, 09:50 PM
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New gadget I bought to play MP3's in car
Hi,
Just thought I would share with you a new gadget I bought today to play MP3's in the car as it works so well I'm well impressed.
Basically its a small device that plugs into the cigarette lighter socket and allows me to plug in my USB memory stick full off Mp3's.
It then tansmits them to a blank radio station and plays it through the stereo, it works so well and was well cheap only £35.
It even has a 3.5mm socket on it so I'm going to try my Ipod in it tomorrow.
Will update if anyones interested.
Dave.
PS how many songs can I get on a 512mb stick and whats best to do the MP3 compression?
Just thought I would share with you a new gadget I bought today to play MP3's in the car as it works so well I'm well impressed.
Basically its a small device that plugs into the cigarette lighter socket and allows me to plug in my USB memory stick full off Mp3's.
It then tansmits them to a blank radio station and plays it through the stereo, it works so well and was well cheap only £35.
It even has a 3.5mm socket on it so I'm going to try my Ipod in it tomorrow.
Will update if anyones interested.
Dave.
PS how many songs can I get on a 512mb stick and whats best to do the MP3 compression?
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02 July 2005, 06:39 AM
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Hi,
You can use it through any radio, basically the little device transmits a 1watt signal onto a a choice of 7 different radio stations so you just tune in your radio to it and off it goes.
You can use it through any radio, basically the little device transmits a 1watt signal onto a a choice of 7 different radio stations so you just tune in your radio to it and off it goes.
03 July 2005, 06:05 PM
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It transmits on 1 watt and I tried tuning a car next to it in to the frequency and could only just receive it.
I got it from www.medwaycomputers.co.uk.
They supply me with all my IT equipment and gadgets.
I got it from www.medwaycomputers.co.uk.
They supply me with all my IT equipment and gadgets.
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04 July 2005, 09:27 AM
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Originally Posted by mccltd
I have just spoken with them and they have 2 left till there next delivery so be quick.
You dont work for them do you? Your username could be short for there company name Medway Computer Components
04 July 2005, 10:03 PM
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Originally Posted by JPS3290
Just ordered one online so hopefully get it tomorrow if i made it in time.
You dont work for them do you? Your username could be short for there company name Medway Computer Components
You dont work for them do you? Your username could be short for there company name Medway Computer Components
04 July 2005, 10:25 PM
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lol
Really quick and helpful service from them and item has been confirmed as being dispatched so should have it tomorrow!
Even got a discount just for being a scooby owner!! Cracking stuff Definitely recommended them. I got the last one in stock though
Any idea on the limit of the USB flash drive it can read i.e. 512mb, 1GB ? Probably doesnt matter but just wondered as its not mentioned.
Really quick and helpful service from them and item has been confirmed as being dispatched so should have it tomorrow!
Even got a discount just for being a scooby owner!! Cracking stuff
Definitely recommended them. I got the last one in stock though Any idea on the limit of the USB flash drive it can read i.e. 512mb, 1GB ? Probably doesnt matter but just wondered as its not mentioned.
04 July 2005, 10:50 PM
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Cheers. Got a 512mb i use for work but will probably buy one just of the MP3s as i dont want to risk losing any work on the one i have. Will get a 1GB for LOADS of MP3s
Only thing is car is in garage all day having a clutch fit tomorrow so will have to wait until the night to try it!
Only thing is car is in garage all day having a clutch fit tomorrow so will have to wait until the night to try it!
05 July 2005, 04:32 PM
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Yeah should of ordered one although trying not to spend money at the moment as the cars in having a new clutch kit fit today so thats costing an arm and a leg. The MP3 transmitter was to take my mind off the pain of losing so much cash
I'll back up my USB pen for now while testing it out, i suppose it shouldnt go deleting stuff on it but you never know with these new fangled devices.
Oh, it arrived today at about 2pm and looks great. Just need the car back now to muck around with it
I'll back up my USB pen for now while testing it out, i suppose it shouldnt go deleting stuff on it but you never know with these new fangled devices.
Oh, it arrived today at about 2pm and looks great. Just need the car back now to muck around with it
05 July 2005, 09:25 PM
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He has another shipment coming in around Friday, need one for misses car, plus 3 of me friends.
Collecting me 2gig USB drive aswell, maybe I will try it in the Mp3 transmitter.
As 2gigs of Mp3's will last quite a long journey.
Collecting me 2gig USB drive aswell, maybe I will try it in the Mp3 transmitter.
As 2gigs of Mp3's will last quite a long journey.
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24 July 2005, 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by mccltd
His new shipment arrived a day late ( Saturday ) so the misses is now happy.
CAn anyone recommend a good MP3 converter?
CAn anyone recommend a good MP3 converter?
Right now to play with my next new gadget a Robot Hoover.
So far its cleaned all downstairs without my help, I like that.
24 July 2005, 06:37 PM
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Robot hoover? Sounds great - does it make the tea and do the washing too? I've got one that does, but I can't seem to disable the back-chat function lol 
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24 July 2005, 10:13 PM
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Originally Posted by ru'
Robot hoover? Sounds great - does it make the tea and do the washing too? I've got one that does, but I can't seem to disable the back-chat function lol
24 July 2005, 11:42 PM
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Originally Posted by jag_h
isnt this technailly, a pirate radio boradcast then?
I wouldnt want to sit within 1ft of a 1W broadcast every day, can't be good for you. A digital phone averages about 250mW, so four times that!
25 July 2005, 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by davedipster
Yep very illegal indeed!
I wouldnt want to sit within 1ft of a 1W broadcast every day, can't be good for you. A digital phone averages about 250mW, so four times that!
I wouldnt want to sit within 1ft of a 1W broadcast every day, can't be good for you. A digital phone averages about 250mW, so four times that!
I used to have a portable CB that transmitted 4 watts on FM with the aerial next to my head and a legal license (hmm).
Saying that whats the power output of my wireless in the house, the cellular aerial next to my works it can go on and on.
25 July 2005, 01:01 PM
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Originally Posted by davedipster
Yep very illegal indeed!
I wouldnt want to sit within 1ft of a 1W broadcast every day, can't be good for you. A digital phone averages about 250mW, so four times that!
I wouldnt want to sit within 1ft of a 1W broadcast every day, can't be good for you. A digital phone averages about 250mW, so four times that!
30 July 2005, 09:22 PM
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Originally Posted by blueyzfr1
£6.99 on ebay
5794002952
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5794002952
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Also there is the £15.00 delivery, import duty, and it doesnt come with a lead for use with an external device.
Also :
Buyer will be responsible for all warranty shipping & handling to our Hong Kong Customer Service Support Centre.
Sorry for No refund.
I know where I would get mine from.
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