The gang at SoundMan Car Audio was the first to install an Apple iPad into an automobile when they dropped one into the dash of a Toyota Tacoma pickup the very day the device was officially released. That install was pretty slick, but required a bit of customization to the dash and a relocation of the controls. Now that they've had more than a week to think about it, SoundMan has once again done a car install of the wündertablet, this time sticking it into the dash of a 2004 Nissan Maxima.
Follow the jump to see how the follow-up install went, but know that SoundMan has taken a remarkably different tack with this configuration, making a simple notched slot for the tablet to slip into, with a single plug leading to the existing audio system's aux jack. Slipping the iPad out of its holder reveals that the Max's stock navigation and back-up cam screen are still functioning in their original locations. Assuming glare isn't an issue, this install is very trick.
[Source: YouTube, Autoblog]
http://www.autoblog.com/2010/04/15/video-second-ever-ipad-car-installation-keeps-it-simple-mainta/
OOYYO's comment: Looks pretty neat, I might have to see if I could do this to my car. Although I wouldn't leave it parked with the Ipad in place. Watch the video below.
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