iPad Radio Bezel

[BC Lightning]

I use my iPad for pretty much everything I do (ok 60% I still use my desk top and laptop). To me it is so much easier for e-mail, web browsing, etc. So the builder who made my gauge pods and radio bezel is now making me a iPad radio bezel for my Lightning. SCT hasn't released it on their site yet, but they are making tuning software and flashes for the iPad/iPhone so by the time my truck gets put back together (if ever) they should have the software released

link:

http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/09/sct-itsx-lets-you-tune-your-car-from-your-ipad-video/

Here are a few mock up pics of the design. There will need to be a hole or a button to use the home button. The iPad also has a screen lock so it will remain horizontal after the home button pushed. I wont need am/fm radio since I have Pandora and the iPod

There will need to be some type of strap or velcro to hold snug and in place, but to make it easy for removal also

Pics:

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y7/MichaelBic38/dc419c78.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y7/MichaelBic38/045a8c88.jpg

[99WhiteBeast]

cool:cool:

[BC Lightning]

cool:cool:

I think it will be. Clean, easy to remove if needed, cheaper than most double din's and does everything a double din does and more. plus I like the large screen for tuning, data logging and diagnostics.

I will have to add a separate EQ to run the system, but that isn't a big deal to me

[Mark #2]

I think it will be. Clean, easy to remove if needed, cheaper than most double din's and does everything a double din does and more. plus I like the large screen for tuning, data logging and diagnostics.

I will have to add a separate EQ to run the system, but that isn't a big deal to me
Really cool, especially when you consider all the apps you could possibly run with the accelerometers.

[The Punisher]

that is pretty awesome, snap a pic of it once you have it in the truck.:icon_cool:

[mikelemoine]

Pretty cool, I've always thought about mounting a small PC or laptop under my seat or in the console with a touch screen interface and a wireless mouse to control it. You can even get a USB FM tuner to have the car radio experience.

The ipad is really a great idea since it's designed to be mobile (good touch screen keyboard, fast boot up) and since you're keeping it removable, it will help prevent theft.

I had an app on my iphone to use the accellerometers for calculating g forces, 0-60, 1/4 mile, etc. Run that and the programming software and you'd have a pretty nice setup....