Prius iPod Integration Group Buy

**Danny** · 04-21-2006, 05:42 PM

iPod integration is finally a reality for all Prius owners! It used to be that the only Priui the Dension ice>Link system would work with were the non-navigation ones, but that has now changed. (Dension now sells their product through DICE, so there's a name change in case you get confused)

As a celebration, myself and another Prius owner, Marc Ronick, are trying to put together a group buy on the DICE iPod integration unit. The more people we have involved, the cheaper it will be for everyone. The most expensive it will be at this point is $179, but that could go drastically cheaper if more people get involved. The new DICE system includes an AUX Audio Input (for those of you without a 2006+), and has 3 different modes:

Simple Mode - no text through factory radio
Advanced Mode - 10 second intitialization lag but it does start back up the iPod where it left off and you have control via the iPod or the factory controls (steering wheel or headunit)
UR Mode: Locks out iPod controls, but there is no lag in the system. Still has steering wheel and headunit controls

Cradles are now an extra charge ($59.99) and won't be ready for another 3 weeks or so. They do have a few of the Dension cradles left and those will ship to the earliest buyers (I'll find out if there's an extra charge for them). But the system does include the docking cable included in the price.

And in the future there will be a cradle option for the Video iPod to output video

Very cool!

Here is some info from the manufacturer about the system:
Factory iPod integration from DICE! Connect your iPod to your vehicle's factory entertainment system and

hear what your iPod should sound like in your car. CD-quality sound and controls from your radio, steering wheel or the iPod. Always keeps your iPod charged and ready to go. Radios supporting CD-text will also display text from your iPod allowing you to view song title and artist name right on your radio's display.

A clean factory looking installation is possible with our sleek iPod cradle and hidden installations can be done with our docking cable.

Here's the website with info:

http://www.diceelectronics.com/ipod_integration.htm

EDIT: If you are interested, please sign up now in the new PriusChat RSVP system:

http://priuschat.com/index.php?act=rsvp&CODE=10&id=1

allenhuffman · 04-21-2006, 06:00 PM

Danny -- is this a unit that works like a CD drive (ie, only 6 playlists) or does it do more? I'm liking the VAIS interface (MD, 99 playlists) as the only realistic solution for my '05, but am still researching options.

**Danny** · 04-21-2006, 06:02 PM

Not sure to be honest with you but I'll pass your question on and see what I can find out.

LurkAzusa · 04-22-2006, 09:59 AM

I'm interested. Do I need to signup anywhere other than here?

**Danny** · 04-22-2006, 10:10 AM

Nah, just let your interest be known in this thread.

aaf709 · 04-22-2006, 10:12 AM

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Danny -- is this a unit that works like a CD drive (ie, only 6 playlists) or does it do more? I'm liking the VAIS interface (MD, 99 playlists) as the only realistic solution for my '05, but am still researching options.
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I don't own an iPod yet, but how many songs can be put on a playlist? I'm asking because the number of playlists may not be as important to me as I don't have that many songs anyway. I'm looking at this for audio books.

This does look good anyway as I have a portable XM radio. At the moment I have a choice of either using the cassette adapter or the built-in FM transmitter.

judibob · 04-22-2006, 11:18 AM

I am definitely interested. Please advise when/if this goes through!

augustson · 04-22-2006, 12:50 PM

I'm interested as well... Thanks!

sloflier · 04-22-2006, 12:58 PM

Interested

priusnuts · 04-22-2006, 05:27 PM

Very interested.

A couple of questions:

- Is this the best system? This is the only message I read regarding connecting an ipod, so I don't know if there are different ways to do it and how much they cost.

I have a 2004 package #9, if it makes a difference

- Will it work with any ipod model? I would like to use my old one (the very first ipod on the market)

Thanks!

04-21-2006, 05:42 PM	#1
Danny Admin/Founder Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 5,290 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: IV Package: Solar Roof Thanks: 38 Thanked 210 Times in 85 Posts Friends: 37	iPod integration is finally a reality for all Prius owners! It used to be that the only Priui the Dension ice>Link system would work with were the non-navigation ones, but that has now changed. (Dension now sells their product through DICE, so there's a name change in case you get confused) As a celebration, myself and another Prius owner, Marc Ronick, are trying to put together a group buy on the DICE iPod integration unit. The more people we have involved, the cheaper it will be for everyone. The most expensive it will be at this point is $179, but that could go drastically cheaper if more people get involved. The new DICE system includes an AUX Audio Input (for those of you without a 2006+), and has 3 different modes: Simple Mode - no text through factory radio Advanced Mode - 10 second intitialization lag but it does start back up the iPod where it left off and you have control via the iPod or the factory controls (steering wheel or headunit) UR Mode: Locks out iPod controls, but there is no lag in the system. Still has steering wheel and headunit controls Cradles are now an extra charge ($59.99) and won't be ready for another 3 weeks or so. They do have a few of the Dension cradles left and those will ship to the earliest buyers (I'll find out if there's an extra charge for them). But the system does include the docking cable included in the price. And in the future there will be a cradle option for the Video iPod to output video Very cool! Here is some info from the manufacturer about the system: Factory iPod integration from DICE! Connect your iPod to your vehicle's factory entertainment system and hear what your iPod should sound like in your car. CD-quality sound and controls from your radio, steering wheel or the iPod. Always keeps your iPod charged and ready to go. Radios supporting CD-text will also display text from your iPod allowing you to view song title and artist name right on your radio's display. A clean factory looking installation is possible with our sleek iPod cradle and hidden installations can be done with our docking cable. Here's the website with info: http://www.diceelectronics.com/ipod_integration.htm EDIT: If you are interested, please sign up now in the new PriusChat RSVP system: http://priuschat.com/index.php?act=rsvp&CODE=10&id=1 __________________ Follow PriusChat on and *Buy your discounted 2010 Prius Accessories* here and support PriusChat: PriusChat Shop PriusChat Also Offers Discounts on: Extended Warranty - $1055 : Pre-Paid Maintenance - $875**

04-21-2006, 06:02 PM	#3
Danny Admin/Founder Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 5,290 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: IV Package: Solar Roof Thanks: 38 Thanked 210 Times in 85 Posts Friends: 37	Not sure to be honest with you but I'll pass your question on and see what I can find out. __________________ Follow PriusChat on and *Buy your discounted 2010 Prius Accessories* here and support PriusChat: PriusChat Shop PriusChat Also Offers Discounts on: Extended Warranty - $1055 : Pre-Paid Maintenance - $875**

04-22-2006, 10:10 AM	#5
Danny Admin/Founder Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 5,290 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: IV Package: Solar Roof Thanks: 38 Thanked 210 Times in 85 Posts Friends: 37	Nah, just let your interest be known in this thread. __________________ Follow PriusChat on and *Buy your discounted 2010 Prius Accessories* here and support PriusChat: PriusChat Shop PriusChat Also Offers Discounts on: Extended Warranty - $1055 : Pre-Paid Maintenance - $875**

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04-21-2006, 06:00 PM	#2
allenhuffman Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Des Moines, Iowa, USA Posts: 13 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Danny -- is this a unit that works like a CD drive (ie, only 6 playlists) or does it do more? I'm liking the VAIS interface (MD, 99 playlists) as the only realistic solution for my '05, but am still researching options.

04-22-2006, 09:59 AM	#4
LurkAzusa Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Azusa, CA Posts: 127 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	I'm interested. Do I need to signup anywhere other than here?

04-22-2006, 11:18 AM	#7
judibob Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Copper Country Posts: 20 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	I am definitely interested. Please advise when/if this goes through!

04-22-2006, 12:50 PM	#8
augustson Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: SE Georgia Posts: 93 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	I'm interested as well... Thanks!

04-22-2006, 12:58 PM	#9
sloflier Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: San Luis Obispo, CA Posts: 34 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Interested

04-22-2006, 05:27 PM	#10
priusnuts Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 3 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Very interested. A couple of questions: - Is this the best system? This is the only message I read regarding connecting an ipod, so I don't know if there are different ways to do it and how much they cost. I have a 2004 package #9, if it makes a difference - Will it work with any ipod model? I would like to use my old one (the very first ipod on the market) Thanks!