[QUOTE=Stratocaster,Jun 3 2005, 10:51 AM]
It was this section that I saw as a problem.

 

Weird. I would think linking to sales oriented websites (eStores) would be more of a problem than links to manufactures websites.

Posting a link to a specific Honda dealer would be in conflict with a board sponser (Hardtopguy) but a link to Honda.com would simply be a good way to answer some questions.

Most manufactures that I have seen don't sell directly. However, .PDFs with manuals, warranty information and product information are all redily available.

 

In order to use ANY of these options above, the Head Unit you purchase MUST have an InfraRed remote. Some Sony models are an exception to this rule, as they can use a hardwired option.

Alpine's new 2005 line also has a hardwire line input for remote dash controls. As of this writing (6/2005) the interface for the S2000 is only available in Europe, but is allegedly going to be available in the US soon. Some users have imported the interface to the US with good success.



SWI-ALP is available NOW in the US. I have one (shipped from HP in South Cal) right now 4 feet away from me. Being installed this week. No need for infrared for it, tho the Alp HUs that are compatible to it are IR.

 

Pete, i agree, and i was mainly playing safe. still, i haven't heard anything official from either John or Jim on what i can and cannot link to in the FAQ. until i do hear anything, i'll try to put in links for manufacturers and omit the recommended stores.


can you link up or post some evidence of this thing being released and available?

 

Should I be insulted my word isn't good enough...

Well since a picture is worth a thousand words, here you go. -Thats my hand holding it.

Ordered from HP Distributing (800-375-2927) for $59.

 

i was mainly concerned because the last few times it was mentioned, it was still in 'beta' as stated by the poster. i don't recall who it was so before i stuck it in the FAQ, i wanted to be sure it was actually ON the market and not coming to the market.

 

well i don't believe it. you photoshopped that!!!

J/K

too funny.

 

Very nice work Philip, when you are done we will replace the current version.

 

great job, especially the opening. you are quite the wordsmith.

 

thanks Jim... btw - you owe me a phone call on how Boston is now... i can't call you remember?



Willie -- yeah... yeah.... i'm a wordsmith....



(credit where due. Willie suggested some of the changes i made, and big parts of that new front section is his.)


*edit*
oh, in the end i'd really like to clean up the majority of these 'creation posts' if possible. not to rob people of credit, or anything, but to make it a simple single post... so people don't get lost in what its purpose is.