Saab audio (iPod) update
Yesterday I queried whether or not there was a bulletproof iPod solution for Saabs yet. The possible solution for OG9-3 and 98-05 Saab 9-5 drivers is the AudioTroll, however I didn’t announce it as being that bulletproof solution because I know there’s been various issues throughout its development and I was unclear on its current status.
I haven’t had any direct communication from Carl at GES, but from information over at the GES website and through several people in comments, it seems that those issues are largely overcome. The supply issue seems to be non-existent right now. It seems you can order now and get your shipping notice very quickly. The technical problems seem to be contingent on what type of iPod you’ve got so it may pay to check that out over at GES, but the latest revision of the technology seems to have addressed any early complaints.
You can check out the AudioTroll here. As I mentioned yesterday, fitted up and working it’s definitely the best iPod solution out there for OG9-3 and 9-5 owners.
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What if you still have a tape deck? My car’s a 1999 model and it’s got a tape deck, so there’s a lot of what could be considered recent model vehicles that may still have one.
Jalopnik featured this mix of old and new technologies today.
It’s a tape adaptor that takes a flash card. You plug in your card, switch it on then insert it into your tape player. It runs on a battery, so you can also use it outside the car as a regular mp3 player, hence the headphones in the picture.
Old school cool….
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Still no solution for 9-5 2006- ?
I am currently fiddling around with a Kensington FM-transmitter in my 9-5 2006 Aero.
Not really a “flagship” solution.
…and it works like a champ with iPhone and iPod Touch!
I was just on the website. It doesn’t say it supports current 9-3s. MY07-08.
Did I miss something?
Carl,
Does it really work with the iPhone? i have heard varying reports that due to the power that cars supply that it can fry the logic board in the iPhone?
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I have an AudioTroll in my 2003 9-5 Aero and it does great. I am still getting the playlists loaded up on all the iPods we use (its a little ridiculous…) But its been great to have for our drives up to the mountain. Also, the auxiliary input is great too if the right seat wants to be in charge of the music and mix it up. The install was pretty easy if you are okay with pulling things off your Saab. I routed the cable as recommended to the center console, which is great it means if you have an extra iPod it can just live in the car and you never need to fiddle with it. I also use an iPhone with no problems. The music pauses when the call comes in.
I’m just having hard time paying for the Audiotroll when I could get an aftermarket upgrade for just about the same price.
The current FM transmitter I have now sucks. Worst device ever.