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Blackberry Playbook... - _JET_ - 12-02-2011
Ok, i know what you are thinking... This Jet guy is posting in the wrong section... here is how i tie in the blackberry playbook to the ICE section of this forum.
I have seen a mustang fit an Ipad into his car and use it as a replacement to his cd player... I just picked up a playbook thanks to RIM's incredible deal and i was thinking, why not the playbook? Size wise it would fit better then an Ipad and i could connect it to my bberry for maps and such. Does anyone see why this wouldn't work and would the work involved be enough to make it a bad idea? I want to see what you guys think, good and bad.
here is the link for the mustang with the ipad
http://www.stangnet.com/2010/06/20/apple-ipad-installed-in-a-ford-mustang/
thanks
RE: Blackberry Playbook... - ZTWsquared - 12-02-2011
Pioneer is thinking along the same lines with their appradio
http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Car/AppRadio
![[Image: SPH-DA01_other_wiPhone4.jpg]](http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/StaticFiles/PUSA/Images/Product%20Images/SPH-DA01_other_wiPhone4.jpg)
RE: Blackberry Playbook... - _JET_ - 12-02-2011
That is a pretty nice looking unit from Pioneer. I was thinking about doing this with the playbook because i could make it removable and use it as i would normally then put it in place when im in my car.
RE: Blackberry Playbook... - habmann - 12-02-2011
A guy did something similar with an Ipad 2 in an F150 earlier this year.
I don't see why you couldn't do it with a playbook. I'm not sure how a playbook compares to an ipad/ipod when it comes to handling media, haven't really had much chance to play with a playbook. Like you though, at the prices the Playbook are going for I'm tempted to pick on up.
RE: Blackberry Playbook... - mo_focus - 12-02-2011
if you can install a 10" ipad, then a 7" playbook should be easy!
I personally prefer the playbook bc of my bb. Also since my work supplies the bb, my data would be free. I also like the price of playbook(199 special)
let us know how it goes.
RE: Blackberry Playbook... - Mystake - 12-03-2011
what can a playbook do?
i dont get why ppl don't do onboard computers anymore? are these ipads and playbooks that much better? more so, how does all that connect in to the car speakers?
RE: Blackberry Playbook... - _JET_ - 12-03-2011
i think i would have to connect it to an amp, and hook the speakers into the the amp as well. im not going to start this project until the summer but when i do i will be sure to keep you guys updated. the best part about this is i can access FC when im on the go!
RE: Blackberry Playbook... - Mystake - 12-04-2011
(12-03-2011, 09:04 AM)_JET_ Wrote: i think i would have to connect it to an amp, and hook the speakers into the the amp as well. im not going to start this project until the summer but when i do i will be sure to keep you guys updated. the best part about this is i can access FC when im on the go!
haha yeah that's cool just hope BB doesn't go under so you won't have to eventually 'upgrade' to apple
RE: Blackberry Playbook... - WuNgUnSVT - 12-04-2011
I have a 8" widesceen, touch screen in my dash...it fits with some modification...
![[Image: car010.jpg]](http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m91/WuNgUn/CAR%20DISPLAY/car010.jpg)
RE: Blackberry Playbook... - Mystake - 12-05-2011
can you explain the interior of your car?
I see a start/stop button, big knob, gauges.
I wanna know more, lol.
RE: Blackberry Playbook... - WuNgUnSVT - 12-05-2011
Not to thread-jack, but....
http://www.diymobileaudio.com/forum/build-logs-project-install-gallery/58220-pics-water-cooled-car-computer-%40-95%25-complete.html
http://www.diymobileaudio.com/forum/how-articles-provided-our-members/58650-how-carputer-ir-crossover-linearization-design-56k-death.html
RE: Blackberry Playbook... - _JET_ - 12-06-2011
I was thinking about this on the weekend and was wondering if the factory alarm and keyless entry is tied into the factory cd player. I know some cars this is the case, is it the case with the focus? ps mine is a 2007 if that makes a difference.
RE: Blackberry Playbook... - WuNgUnSVT - 12-11-2011
My '02 SVT had no issues with pulling the radio...dunno if it would work in another Focus though!
RE: Blackberry Playbook... - konafocuswrc - 12-16-2011
(12-06-2011, 12:41 AM)_JET_ Wrote: I was thinking about this on the weekend and was wondering if the factory alarm and keyless entry is tied into the factory cd player. I know some cars this is the case, is it the case with the focus? ps mine is a 2007 if that makes a difference.
do you mean RAP? when engine is shut off, radio stays on for 15 mins until door is open?
RE: Blackberry Playbook... - _JET_ - 12-16-2011
(12-16-2011, 12:22 AM)konafocuswrc Wrote:(12-06-2011, 12:41 AM)_JET_ Wrote: I was thinking about this on the weekend and was wondering if the factory alarm and keyless entry is tied into the factory cd player. I know some cars this is the case, is it the case with the focus? ps mine is a 2007 if that makes a difference.
do you mean RAP? when engine is shut off, radio stays on for 15 mins until door is open?
No i was wondering if the keyless entry is tied into the factory cd player... i think this is the case in some cars