Just an idea, want your opinions!

[revolution]

Hey all,

So i've decided it's time the RS really kicked it up a notch on the In Car Entertainment, as it's already pimping with its Advanti / Red Bull Racing 17" Alloys on the outside, now for a bit of sparkle on the inside...

So, anyone have any thoughts, ideas or comments on my proposal to custom build an iPad 2 into the dash to replace the Pioneer DVD Headunit? Was thinking it would be pretty wicked to have a 64GB 3G + WiFi iPad 2 built in to run everything off, and that of course would give E-mail and Internet, and with a Wireless Apple Keyboard.... :wub:

Would be even more interesting if the iPad fitted into some sort of custom dock so it can be removed when required...

Looking forward to the comments!

[yarislady]

It all depends on your price range, of course with the right amount of money anything can be done. Here's a guy you might want to check out his build he uses the Pioneer P710 headunit, and has a Mac Mini hooked up.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ym_o0W1HHeM&feature=channel_video_title

[sqcomp]

The built in iPad idea is being done already...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSnIXfoSU6I

There were several iPad installs at CES this year. It can be done in our vehicles.

I would have asked you where you are to recommend someone BUT, I'm afraid I don't know anyone in Milawi. Now...if you were to work with someone here in the states, we could probably shuttle the job to you.

[mazilla]

man, that takes up a lot of dash space...and it's just about as far from low key as you can get. I'd give it a few months before the car gets broken into just for the ipad. Around here it wouldn't stand a snowballs chance.

[sqcomp]

They are removable (or can be made to)...

[yarislady]

I think something with a really nice AUX setting would be perfect for a dockable iPad. The only thing that would be a problem is making a USB compatible docking station, probably has been done many of times just something I've never seen.

[sqcomp]

I've seen the iPad integrated into a vehicle and used as the hub multiple times. It can be and has been proven to work well.