I want to install an Ipod behind the dash in my truck<nobr style="color: darkgreen; font-weight: normal; font-size: 100%;" id="itxt_nobr_0_0"></nobr>, using the headunit to control it (USB port in back of head unit).

In deciding between a Nano or Classic, neither storage capacity or physical size are the issues. I am just wondering if one has a serious advantage for mobile use. As I understand it, the flash drive of the nano is a bit more susceptible to heat, while be more resistant to shock.

I will secure the ipod in place, but it will still be jolted by bumps. Not sure how long a classic would tolerate this.

Also, is the classic going to lag or anything? My headunit has "full speed" usb, I don't want to have it slowed down by the ipod.

I already have a 5th gen 16GB nano with all of it's fanciness. This next one doens't need to have tons of extras or be tiny. Opinions? thanks

 

I'd be surprised if a flash unit is affected much by heat. Hard drives use more power, and heat and vibration both tend to be bad for them.

 

Kind of signing in here to see what kind of responses you get. I will say that I have a first gen Ipod touch that has been sitting in my center console for around a year with no issues. (gets hot here in FL), but I was hoping to pick up a classic or something also because it would be nice to fit more movies on it for my daughter. I am curious as to what others say about the standard hard drives holding up. Thanks, Mike