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Old 01-31-2006, 09:21 AM   #1
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Talking MAKE Magazine: Mac Mini with Integrated iTrip

Found on Digg this morning:
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No, you haven't missed a joint announcement from Apple and Griffin. However, you might have missed this post on Make which links to ZapWizard's Flickr set detailing how he put a Mac mini, with accompanying LCD screen and mouse/keyboard, into his car.

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http://www.tuaw.com/2006/01/30/mac-m...egrated-itrip/

Flickr album:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/zapwiza...7594054134962/
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Old 02-01-2006, 03:54 AM   #2
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thats pretty cool, but wouldnt it be easier with any ipod shuffle iTrip :P
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Old 02-09-2006, 08:37 PM   #3
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Hey folks, that project is in the gallery:
http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/show-off-your-project/68248-mac-mini-mazda-protege.html

Basicly I had an unexpected 4000 Mile road trip to undertake and I wanted to have a bit more entertainment then my 20GB iPod along the way.

I did the entire modification and install in three days, and even wrote a applescript for syncing GPS and Google Earth before I left on the trip. (Got back yesterday)

I already owned the iTrip, so that is why I used that model.
Before I left the iTrip wouldn't turn on for some reason, so i bought a Monstor Brand Plug-in FM modulator that was quite expensive at Radioshack just before we left.

But once on the road the iTrip never failed.
It also sounded about a million times better then the Monstor FM Modulator as far as base and clarity. (I am returning that one)

It overpowered every local radiostation when we were in a city with no problem.

Also it wasn't installed to be permenent, as I will be replacing my headunit in the car with the LCD, RadioShark, and some Amps.
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Could you post the script to sync GPS with Google Earth. Also how well did it work? Thanks.
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Quote: Originally Posted by emtkopan
Could you post the script to sync GPS with Google Earth. Also how well did it work? Thanks.

It's posted, see here:
http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/maccar/67053-google-earth-osx.html

It is crude but works as it should.
It needs lots of tweaks, and eventually a GUI.
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