Car stereo that can run Winamp?

[chicanez]

Originally Posted by ford_313

I hear ya, it seems all car audio head units are geared toward ipod ipod ipod. I have been reading extensively looking for some sort of car audio unit that can do what winamp does with the "enqueue" feature. Considering the big makers like KW,alpine,JVC,Pioneer..so on charge 500-1000 dollars plus for these double din DVD players you would think they would have developed some sort of media player capable of doing what winamp does with the enqueue setup. The closest option would probably be using Ipod and its "on the go" feature to create a working playlist. But that would require having to use a dreaded Ipod. I would much rather use an external 300gig HD in the glove box hooked via usb. Then use a nice in dash media player similar to winamp capable of sorting using the labeled ID3 tags and giving you the option to simply search through your media and select the file to go next on deck. Therefore as you think of a song or even a whole cd you can just find it and click to add it to your working playlist. It also would give you all the awesome abilities that winamp does to scroll back and see what you have played, move songs up or down on the queue, etc,etc, . Is that to much to ask for ...?? If anyone knows anyone making a unit that can do this without having to use a laptop please pass it on.

Good to hear from someone with similar needs. I'm frustrated something isn't out there. Maybe there are licensing costs that prevent people from putting out a Windows-based car stereo? Seems to be Chinese no-name brands only that have systems out. Also, the other reason for wanting a good car stereo with Winamp over the likes of an Ipod or Bluetooth is the quality of the sound! I streamed the very same mp3 over my phone v my existing Eclipse car stereo and the difference was massive. I know an Ipod plugged in would be better than Bluetooth but you can't beat the quality sound of a decent car stereo. Let's try and remember to reply to this post if we find anything close to what we're after...

Brent2121, thanks but a tablet is still too bulky and like a laptop!