GROM Audio integrates Android with GROM-USB2P

As Google's Android operating system continues to increase in popularity, GROM Audio continues  to bring customers the best quality adapters to fit their needs. Known as the first car audio company to deliver direct connection of Android smartphones or tablets to factory car stereos, GROM Audio strives to give drivers the ability to use their mobile devices on-the-go.

The GROM-USB2P car kit gives drivers the ability to not only listen to their own music library straight from their smartphone or tablet, but it also gives users the best sound quality through direct digital connection. This direct digital connection creates high-quality sound by keeping the digital signal intact until it is converted to an analog signal. This means no unnecessary manipulations are made to the music signals, creating little to no interference.

This GROM Audio interface integrates Bluetooth technology as well (via the Bluetooth Dongle, GROM-BTD) giving drivers the ability to talk on the phone hands-free while driving. Because safety on the road is the most important factor of driving, this feature allows users keep their hands on the wheel and eyes on the road at all times.

It is GROM Audio's goal to continue to bring Android users more car audio integration options and the GROM-USB2P is only the beginning of its Google compatible multimedia systems. Please check the GROM Audio website for compatible Android devices and stay tuned for more GROM products suited for the Android operating system.

Using alternative medias in your car - USB thumb drive

Everyone appreciates having more than one option when making a decision; especially when it comes to musical enjoyment. Although most people store their music digitally with an iPod, it is not the only way.
USB ports are showing up on more than just computers now days; and one of these places is in vehicles.An additional option being explored for portable media used with USB ports are flash drives; also known as “thumb” drives.

USB Flash Drive Benefits:

When comparing this item to an iPod, the benefits are clear and without question.

Size: The small and convenient size can be equivalent to a key chain; which makes for easy storage in your pocket, purse or simply on your keys.

NO skipping: This item does not skip either; which is something iPod cannot claim.

NO battery: The iPod also has the ability to run out of battery, in which then a thumb drive could be used as a backup. The thumb drive cannot run out of battery.

Price: Another advantage of the flash drive is its affordable price. A 4 GB flash drive costs approximately ten dollars. Such deal allows customers to misplace, lose or break their flash drive without the stresses of having to replace it. In addition to all the convenience the flash drive will bring the customer, there are also stylish options that enable the buyer to customize it to their own personalities; such as flowers, cars or even peace signs. There is no need to go out and spend more money on a cover to make your flash drive look unique.

Portable Hard Drive Benefits:

The portable hard drive is another option to store and play your music with a USB port in a vehicle. It is similar in size to an iPod, generally a bit smaller, but can store much more music.

Storage Capacity: The storage capacity would allow you to upload enough music to listen to on a trip from California to New Jersey and back. Portable hard drives can also be found anywhere from eBay to Best Buy, and the price is very attractive. A 250 GB portable hard drive runs around thirty six dollars. Similar to the flash drive, this item does not skip either.

At Grom Audio we offer a USB MP3 car kit. With this kit, you can plug in a flash or hard drive and control everything via the factory car stereo. There is no need for a new car stereo in order for our unit to be compatible to your current one. All the music stored on your USB device is easily transferred right into your vehicle’s stereo. If you enjoy options, the kit has two other ports for iPod or auxiliary devices.

For further information on our USB MP3 car kit and other products available for music enjoyment in your vehicle, visit our website at www.gromaudio.com.