I am going to buy this 16 gig HD unit to add to my CDA9835 HU.

Any comments or concerns before I do this?

Anyone have one or played with this unit?

I did a search and found nothing.

I am hoping [img]graemlins/bow.gif[/img] Dave has some input because I value his opinion on Alpine gear [img]graemlins/headbang.gif[/img] . I will be picking it up on Wednesday. On a plus side my Toyota is double din so install will be a breeze. [img]graemlins/thumb.gif[/img]

Thanks in advance to any replies.

I know this is probably a stupid suggestion but why not look at getting the Eclipse 6.5" double DIN screen with 20gigHD?

Because I would end up paying retail for that piece and I already have and am very happy with the CDA9835.

BTW it wasn't a stupid suggestion. Is there such a thing?

Hmmm talked to a couple local dealers about them indash hard-drives. He never had much good to say about them. The main guy i asked carried eclipse, and i was always interested in hte alpine like yourself. I was more so checkin the price, only to find out holy moly. I went on to be told that well in his opinion they weren't as great as they sounded.

Rather sensitive to temperature and what not. And he mentioned some other stuff - possibly something to the effect of vibrations (although i might be making that up). All in all, he pretty well killed my ever wanting any indash harddrive player.

I'm not sure if i'd be any further ahead, but if i do go that route or similar, it'll be with a Neo Car Jukebox. Sets up just like a cd changer, and i dunno why, but just seems like a better idea. Not to mention probably half the price with double the amount of room. Or more if you feel you need it.

picking one up for a good deal I am guessing ;)

I am putting one in a friends Alero with his 9835 on Thursday.

A little off topic, but my computer only has a 13.9GB HD....... :D

How'd you guess? [img]graemlins/dunno.gif[/img] ;) :D

[ September 14, 2004, 02:36 PM: Message edited by: Lethal ]

Having the double DIN opening is convenient for your idea but just curious, ever thought about installing an ipod in your car?

The portability of i-Pod is it's biggest advantage. However I only listen to music in my vehicles. Not even at home.

i had heard that they where really slow when loaded with anything over 10gig. cool item though..Ipod interface makes a cool cheaper option