iPad Mini Integration or install

[jcloward]

With the size of the iPad Mini, the size of a double din stereo, many people (myself included) are ditching their car stereos in favor of utilizing the many features of the iPad. These include navigation, internet radio, etc. I would like to start a thread asking fellow Genesis owners to post their experience with iPad integration if they have done this. Either done a hard install(modified their dash, etc) or how they may have mounted the iPad in some other way.

I am expecting delivery of a Exogear iPad dash mount unit today and will post pictures.
Exogear

 

[Ruissimo]

I am VERY interested to see what you come up with. I don't think the mini fits flush into our nav screen, but then again, I haven't tried

Let us know!

 

[SmoovC]

I have pondered this idea with a Motorola Xoom 10.1" Android tablet in my Dakota R/T. What has held me back is the fact that any tablet does not have the proper audio outputs (front, rear, sub) to integrate into a higher end system as a standalone head unit. Too bad, because with a little bondo and paint it would be a perfect fit and look sharp as hell!



I thought about running a dedicated EQ to handle such duties, but that is all the further I have taken it. My current in-dash has nav, iPod, and BT, and is a touch screen, so it already does what I need it to do. It also has built in crossovers and sound processing; whereas the Xoom (or any tablet) does not.

 

[jcloward]

Received the Exogear ExoMount S. I have to say I am very impressed with the quality. They really thought of everything with regard to quality and positions. As you can see I have it so it covers my existing screen. This way I can reach it easily. I don't need to see the stock radio screen cause I am listening to the iPad (iTunes, Pandora, etc). I have the controls on my steering wheel. For those of us without the tech package, it is a great solution. Not too mention I can email, text etc all without using my hands with my personal assistant Siri! And it works great!

 

[ockevin]

You guys should check out these guys and then look at the youtube videos...

http://www.soundmanca.com/photos-and-info/

 

[Ruissimo]

Just bought a Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0" tablet tonight... and the first thing I did after I removed it from the box was to slide it onto the nav screen. It fits in there!

New project... fabricate a mount!

 

[jcloward]

Cool! Better be posting pictures!