harman/kardon Drive and Play iPod Vehicle Interface and Controller Model DP1US

Good Experience

Reviewed By: PD on 8/27/2007

Tech Level: somewhat high - Ownership: 1 month to 1 year

Pros: Great sound quality, looks good, clean installation.

Cons: Menu navigation, need lots of planning to install.

Other Thoughts: Do not buy this and use the the FM transmitter. If you want an FM transmitter buy a cheap $20 model from Target.

The real beauty is if you install this using the hard wire connection. Sound quality using that method is perfect.

It took me about 4 hours to install. But I've also never installed anything in my life (not even a stereo). It took a lot of planning to find the right place to mount the controls and screen and run the wires without being seen. I'm not sure I would trust an 18 year old kid at Best Buy to it. Each car is different and they tend to apply force to fix everything.

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Awful

Reviewed By: Rob on 8/13/2007

Tech Level: high - Ownership: 1 month to 1 year

Pros: Great concept, easy to use.

Cons: FM Transmitter is horrible, entire unit dead after 6 months.

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Reviewed By: Smitty on 12/16/2008

Tech Level: average - Ownership: 1 week to 1 month

This user purchased this item from Newegg

Pros: Was easily hid behind the factory radio in my F150 . Can now listen to ipod.

Cons: Weak FM transmitter .

Other Thoughts: For the price it was on sale for i am thrilled with it

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Not recommended

Reviewed By: Eric on 12/1/2008

Tech Level: high - Ownership: 1 week to 1 month

This user purchased this item from Newegg

Pros: The unit is great for viewing and navigating your ipod while driving. The screen is clear and the buttons mimic that of the ipod's controls
Cable are long enough to mount screen/controls just about anywhere in the car

Cons: Sounds horrible. I bought the transmitter that plugs directly into the radio through the antenna port and still sound like a cheap $20 walmart fm transmitter.

Other Thoughts: I bought the unit because I cannot get a direct Ipod adapter for my car and will lose the functionality of the factory DVD player if I replace the head unit.
Looks cool in the car but would not recommend to someone who is looking for a nice sound from their ipod through the car radio

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harman/kardon Drive and Play

Reviewed By: Night Rider on 11/2/2008

Tech Level: high - Ownership: 1 week to 1 month

Pros: Use the direct line in if you want exceptional audio.
Just pass on the FM modulator
DP1US Drive Play is compatible with all iPods with the doc connector for playback

Cons: It will not charge iPod's after 5th generation iPod
The system will charge all iPods except the 4G Nano, 3G iPhone, 2G touch and 120GB Classic

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