I want to get an external HD and then hook it up to my deck(http://www.crutchfield.com/p_500CDA9...4.html?tp=5684). Will it work? Cause my cousin has over 200gb of music and said he could just give it to me. Do i need to load a program or anything onto the HD or what? thanks. Also if it matters here is the HD i was looking at. ----> http://cgi.ebay.com/500GB-USB-2-0-72...3D50%26ps%3D48

 

that drive needs an A/C plug that you would have to plug into a wall outlet. As for it working on the cd player i dunno if it will work the same. Just get a car pc :P

 

+1 the only way I've seen it done is is car pc's.
HOLY CRAP I just noticed your from San leandro. I'm in fremont

 

lol car pc = too much money. What if i get one without an A/C plug, cause I saw some of those.

 

also it might have a max size it supports and it has to send the correct voltage through the usb cable for the drive to work so if its not the correct voltage it could burn it up. Also, the drive has to be formatted a special way for it to even recognize it. You could give it a shot but get a drive that doesnt need an external power source as you dont have anywhere to plug it in.

 

solution: power inverter



idk if the headunit will read it or not... tough call

 

yes i know an inverter will work but its a lot more of a hassle and then there is stuff everywhere haha and looks like crap and is more work then needed. Do a google search for max supported size then you will have your answer.

 

yup!!! repping that bay area lol. We gotta do a meet with some of there other member in the are, maybe once you get ur ef done lol

well, you guys have discouraged me. Seems like too much work and too much stuff has to go right. Ill just have to use my ipod, thx.

 

thats a good idea if you get it to work give us a diy please !!

 

yea, dont think im going to do it now, but if i do ill be sure to make a diy