Chrysler to offer MyGiG - 20GB hard drive embedded in the dashboard

mystikranger · 07-20-2006, 05:49 PM

Chrysler raises the bar on in-car technology with the MyGiG: a 20GB hard drive embedded in the dashboard for ripping CDs and for storing navigation data. Included is a Gracenote lookup engine to provide artist, track, and title information; this is the first use of Gracenote in a new-car audio system in North America. (By the way, the Wall Street Journal reported that Gracenote may finally be legally allowed add lyrics to its other track information. It's about time!)

Chrysler showed off the MyGiG in the restyled 2007 Chrysler Sebring Thursday at a press conference in New York City, along with a reworked Chrysler Pacifica crossover vehicle (a tall station wagon) and Chrysler's first SUV, the Hemi-powered Aspen, a cousin to the Dodge Durango. Take a look at our slideshow for tech highlights of all three cars.

There's no question that the biggest highlight for Chrysler is the MyGig head unit (car talk for the radio), a single module. Here's what's included.

More at http://www.technoride.com/article/Ch.../183407_1.aspx

MyGiG includes the following features:

• AM/FM radio
• CD/DVD player
• Embedded Sirius satellite radio
• 20GB hard drive
• USB jack
• 2 audio outputs
• Bluetooth hands-free calling
• 6.5-inch LCD panel

mystikranger · 07-20-2006, 05:51 PM

This sounds like a really cool idea. GM should upgrade their PhatNoise mobile media and offer it to every brand. Maybe make it built in like MyGiG.

**Ming** · 07-20-2006, 05:56 PM

I was going to say, whatever happened to GM's PhatNoise offerings? I haven't heard much about it since its debut on the CSVs (which I always thought was an odd choice of vehicle -- right, all of those techy soccer moms are gonna love that...)

The other thing --- who makes 20 gig hard drives now anyway? They must be miniaturized or something, because 20GB as a standard HDD size went out years ago...flash drives are going to hit that standard soon. Also, I can't imagine having a platter style HDD in a car is a great idea anyway... Clearly I'm missing something from the "Hard Drive" description.

**ChevroletRevived** · 07-20-2006, 05:58 PM

Yeah, I wondered about that too Ming. I think PhatNoise (and this) are great ideas! You can load your camera pictures on vacation, watch movies too, etc.

FoMoCo Fan · 07-20-2006, 06:05 PM

Yeah, i'd rather see a flash memory based system.

Other than that it sounds good. Too bad the car it's in sucks though.

GMFreak8 · 07-20-2006, 06:06 PM

GM is just barely starting to offer navigation radios, let's not rush things.....

jbartley · 07-20-2006, 06:14 PM

i just can't get over how terrible the Aspen is.

Do they even realize what kind of rebate it's going to take to sell that POS?

vsd · 07-20-2006, 06:16 PM

i wonder what kind of hd it is, and it you can upgrade to a bigger one. if you can then that sounds like a really cool idea.

PontiacBixler · 07-20-2006, 06:18 PM

great... another place to store our music.
iTunes is the ONLY place I want to rip my CD's to. Leave it at that.
If anything, create a better integration of iPods more like what BMW offers.

**mgescuro** · 07-20-2006, 06:19 PM

Funny. Pacifica, Town & Country, and Sebring already offer iPod integration.
This is a good way to cover all the bases; however, it's just another music repository to add to the mix.

By the way... isn't this a repost?
I remember reading about this before.

mystikranger · 07-20-2006, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mgescuro

Funny. Pacifica, Town & Country, and Sebring already offer iPod integration.
This is a good way to cover all the bases; however, it's just another music repository to add to the mix.

By the way... isn't this a repost?
I remember reading about this before.

You probably read about it when they debuted the 2007 Sebring. They didnt give much detail on it, they just said they'll offer a 20GB HD called MyGiG.

**mgescuro** · 07-20-2006, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mystikranger

You probably read about it when they debuted the 2007 Sebring. They didnt give much detail on it, they just said they'll offer a 20GB HD called MyGiG.

Oh yeaaaa!! Good call!
So.. this MyGig thing and iPod integration. Not too shabby.

rueben44 · 07-20-2006, 06:26 PM

Great idea and one that I have been thinking of for years. I see no reason this should not be on most cars anyway. I hate that I damage my CD's well now you can load them in the car while you drive and call it a day. Now I have to find a Chrysler product I like that offers it but that is the problem.

mkaresh · 07-20-2006, 06:30 PM

Price will be a big factor. I cannot imagine that GM has sold many Phatnoise systems since the price is $795. What's an iPod cost?

New_Mexico_Sunset_on_Rt66 · 07-20-2006, 06:30 PM

Yea, thats all we need. Kids driving down the road "ripping" CDs as they drive. wtf. Do that at home before you get in the car.

07-20-2006, 05:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
mystikranger 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Waco, TX Drives: 2007 Chevy HHR LT Posts: 1,929	Chrysler to offer MyGiG - 20GB hard drive embedded in the dashboard Chrysler raises the bar on in-car technology with the MyGiG: a 20GB hard drive embedded in the dashboard for ripping CDs and for storing navigation data. Included is a Gracenote lookup engine to provide artist, track, and title information; this is the first use of Gracenote in a new-car audio system in North America. (By the way, the Wall Street Journal reported that Gracenote may finally be legally allowed add lyrics to its other track information. It's about time!) Chrysler showed off the MyGiG in the restyled 2007 Chrysler Sebring Thursday at a press conference in New York City, along with a reworked Chrysler Pacifica crossover vehicle (a tall station wagon) and Chrysler's first SUV, the Hemi-powered Aspen, a cousin to the Dodge Durango. Take a look at our slideshow for tech highlights of all three cars. There's no question that the biggest highlight for Chrysler is the MyGig head unit (car talk for the radio), a single module. Here's what's included. More at http://www.technoride.com/article/Ch.../183407_1.aspx MyGiG includes the following features: • AM/FM radio • CD/DVD player • Embedded Sirius satellite radio • 20GB hard drive • USB jack • 2 audio outputs • Bluetooth hands-free calling • 6.5-inch LCD panel __________________ Current Ride: 2007 Chevy HHR LT Future Ride: 2010 Camaro SS

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mystikranger 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Waco, TX Drives: 2007 Chevy HHR LT Posts: 1,929	Re: Chrysler to offer MyGiG This sounds like a really cool idea. GM should upgrade their PhatNoise mobile media and offer it to every brand. Maybe make it built in like MyGiG. __________________ Current Ride: 2007 Chevy HHR LT Future Ride: 2010 Camaro SS

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Ming GMI Staff Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: SE Texas Posts: 13,396	Re: Chrysler to offer MyGiG I was going to say, whatever happened to GM's PhatNoise offerings? I haven't heard much about it since its debut on the CSVs (which I always thought was an odd choice of vehicle -- right, all of those techy soccer moms are gonna love that...) The other thing --- who makes 20 gig hard drives now anyway? They must be miniaturized or something, because 20GB as a standard HDD size went out years ago...flash drives are going to hit that standard soon. Also, I can't imagine having a platter style HDD in a car is a great idea anyway... Clearly I'm missing something from the "Hard Drive" description. __________________ The Latest: Necromancer A Web Browser for the Commodore 64? Last edited by Ming : 07-20-2006 at 05:58 PM.

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FoMoCo Fan 6.0 Liter LS2 V8 Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 4,985	Re: Chrysler to offer MyGiG - 20GB hard drive embedded in the dashboard Yeah, i'd rather see a flash memory based system. Other than that it sounds good. Too bad the car it's in sucks though.

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GMFreak8 4.4 Liter Supercharged Northstar Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Adirondacks Posts: 2,350	Re: Chrysler to offer MyGiG - 20GB hard drive embedded in the dashboard GM is just barely starting to offer navigation radios, let's not rush things..... __________________ Beyond AM. Beyond FM. XM Satellite Radio. Radio to the power of X.

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jbartley 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: UF & JAX Posts: 1,909	Re: Chrysler to offer MyGiG - 20GB hard drive embedded in the dashboard i just can't get over how terrible the Aspen is. Do they even realize what kind of rebate it's going to take to sell that POS?

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vsd 6.2 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,893	Re: Chrysler to offer MyGiG - 20GB hard drive embedded in the dashboard i wonder what kind of hd it is, and it you can upgrade to a bigger one. if you can then that sounds like a really cool idea.

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PontiacBixler 3.9 Liter V6 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NY Drives: 2005 Pontiac G6 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Posts: 905	Re: Chrysler to offer MyGiG - 20GB hard drive embedded in the dashboard great... another place to store our music. iTunes is the ONLY place I want to rip my CD's to. Leave it at that. If anything, create a better integration of iPods more like what BMW offers. __________________ God, I still can't believe that the GTO is getting yet another chance while the Firebird has to sit out yet again.... How many times is the b@st@rd child going to get at bat before the venerated veteran gets to return to the game??? Lutz, Wagoner.... time to go to the retirement home.... You've left your keys in the fridge one too many times.

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mgescuro GMI Staff Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 24,248	Re: Chrysler to offer MyGiG - 20GB hard drive embedded in the dashboard Funny. Pacifica, Town & Country, and Sebring already offer iPod integration. This is a good way to cover all the bases; however, it's just another music repository to add to the mix. By the way... isn't this a repost? I remember reading about this before. __________________ 2000 Saab 9-5 Aero 1995 Mercedes C280 1994 Jaguar XJ6 ...when all hope is gone, you know sad songs say so much... My Vision of Cadillac My Vision of Cadillac (REDUX)

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rueben44 3.6 Liter V6 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Houston, TX Drives: 2006 Mazda 3 2003 CTS - Sold Posts: 1,141	Re: Chrysler to offer MyGiG - 20GB hard drive embedded in the dashboard Great idea and one that I have been thinking of for years. I see no reason this should not be on most cars anyway. I hate that I damage my CD's well now you can load them in the car while you drive and call it a day. Now I have to find a Chrysler product I like that offers it but that is the problem. __________________ 2006 Mazda 3 Car Domain Page

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mkaresh 4.4 Liter Supercharged Northstar Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,394	Re: Chrysler to offer MyGiG - 20GB hard drive embedded in the dashboard Price will be a big factor. I cannot imagine that GM has sold many Phatnoise systems since the price is $795. What's an iPod cost? __________________ truedelta.com More useful reliability research -- need more GM vehicles! Real-world fuel economy Price comparisons, quick and thorough

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