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Dension Gateway 100, 300, 500 Reviewed
Looking for the Ultimate iPod in car solution, maybe the Dension Gateway is for you. So your iPod is loaded with your favourite tunes, movies and downloads. Maybe you have an MP3 player other than the popular iPod, a USB flashdrive or other USB device, audio devices that use AUX.
The Dension Gateway comes in 3 different popular models, badged as the Gateway 100, Gateway 300 & Gateway 500. And with a range of useful add-ons such as the Bluetooth Adapter, CD Retention module and AV Extender, every scenario is catered for.
The Gateway range is a favourite world wide, now used by millions for its Optimum Compatibility, Functionality, Reliability and High Performance Sound Quailty and is available for a wide range of Family, 4×4, Prestige or Sports vehicles. Whatever you drive car, bike, scooter, motorhome or commercial vehicle, your iPod can now come with you providing entertainment on the go.
Lets start with the Gateway 100 as its the more popular option due to its affordablility to all. The Dension Gateway 100 is a vehicle-specific iPod Car adapter that gives you Digital-quality audio and full control of your Apple iPod from your standard factory fitted car radio/stereo. Simply connect the Gateway 100 to the CD changer socket connection at the rear of your radio and you have crystal clear music wherever you are!
As well as offering iPod integration, The Dension ice Link Gateway 100 will keep your iPod fully charged while connected and offers auxiliary audio input via a 3.5mm jack socket. This means that you can pass the audio from any audio device (e.g. Creative Zen, iRiver, iPod Shuffle) through your car stereo.
The Dension Gateway 100 gives you simple operation, by way of simply navigating playlists, albums & songs from the accessible buttons on your iPod or the buttons on the front of your radio or even steering wheel controls (if fitted). 2 options: 1) Your iPod is within easy reach when you choose the Dension Active Cradle application or 2) hide it away with the Dension Dock Cable option.
Your connection options are:
Dock Cable - The Dension dock cable is compatible with all iPods that have the dock connector socket at the rear. This iPod connection method is ideal for discrete installation of your iPod in the glove box, arm rest or similar hidden location. The Dension dock cable will charge your iPod.
Active Cradle - The Dension active cradle is compatible with all iPods that have the dock connector socket at the bottom. This option is ideal if you want your iPod accessible and within easy reach on your dashboard. The iPod is held securely in place and can be removed when you exit the vehicle with maximum charge as the Dension active cradle will charge your iPod when docked. All iPods are suitable as inserts are supplied that reduce the cradle to suit the smaller iPod products. 
Taking the Gateway range up a level the unique features of the 300 model is its ability to connect USB, storage devices, AUX to your car radio with seamless ease. As the above 100 car adapter, the Denison Gateway 300 gives you simple operation, as you can navigate playlists, albums & songs from the buttons on your iPod or the buttons on the front of your car radio/stereo or steering wheel controls (if fitted).
Your iPod is easily accessible as you 2 options, 1) the Dension Active Cradle application or discretely hide it away with 2) the Dension Dock Cable application. The Dension ice Link Gateway 300 is a vehicle-specific iPod Car adapter meaning whatever car you have there is an option for your particular car make and model. These adapters give you crystal clear CD-quality audio and safe control of your Apple iPod from your factory fitted car stereo. Simply connect up the Gateway 300 to your CD changer port at the rear of your radio/stereo and so you can take your entire music library with you on the move!
The Dension ice Link Gateway 300 takes connectivity to the next level with iPod integration, USB input (for flash drives and USB Mass Storage Devices) and auxiliary audio input via a 3.5mm jack socket. This enables you to pass audio from any audio device (e.g. Creative Zen, iRiver, iPod Shuffle) through your car radio/stereo. And rest assured as the Dension ice Link Gateway 300 will charge your iPod as you drive.
Your connection options are:
Dock Cable - The Dension dock cable is compatible with all iPods that have the dock connector socket at the rear. This iPod connection method is ideal for discrete installation of your iPod in the glove box, arm rest or similar hidden location. The Dension dock cable will charge your iPod.
Active Cradle - The Dension active cradle is compatible with all iPods that have the dock connector socket at the bottom. This option is ideal if you want your iPod accessible and within easy reach on your dashboard. The iPod is held securely in place and can be removed when you exit the vehicle with maximum charge as the Dension active cradle will charge your iPod when docked. All iPods are suitable as inserts are supplied that reduce the cradle to suit the smaller iPod products.
Taking the Gateway family to the highest level, the Dension Gateway 500 is the ultimate in iPod to car connectivity. This model is for prestige and exclusive vehicles that have fibre-optic audio systems fitted as standard and delivers pure sound excellence by delivering your complete iPod library, MP3 player tunes, USB Storage device content and AUX data to you when on the move.
The Dension ice Link Gateway 500 is specifically designed for vehicles with audio systems that use fibre optic connections, including the MOST (Media Oriented Systems Transport) system and the D2B system. Fibre optic audio systems in car, for multimedia applications is becoming more popular with manufacturers especially with high end and luxury vehicles. You’ll find it in Audi, BMW, Mercedes and Porsche vehicles and other manufacturers are now starting to use this optimly reliable, MOST and D2B system high end technology .
The Dension Gateway 500 is the perfect device to use with this technology and systems, allowing you to further expand the functionality and creativity by integrating your Apple iPod, flash drives, USB Mass Storage Devices (via the USB input) and auxiliary audio input (via the Aux input). This means that you can pass the audio from any audio device (e.g. Creative Zen, iRiver, iPod Shuffle) through your car stereo. With selected vehicles you have the ability to keep the use of an existing CD Changer and simply switch between using your iPod / USB / Aux and the CD changer with the provided change over switch.
The Dension Gateway 500 gives you simple operation, enabling you to navigate playlists, albums & songs through your existing audio system and steering wheel controls (if fitted). The dock cable comes as standard, but you can add-on the additional Dension Active Cradle if you want your iPod within easy reach on the dashboard.
Your connection options are:
Dock Cable - The Dension dock cable is compatible with all iPods that have the dock connector socket at the rear. This iPod connection method is ideal for discrete installation of your iPod in the glove box, arm rest or similar hidden location. The Dension dock cable will charge your iPod.
Active Cradle - The Dension active cradle is compatible with all iPods that have the dock connector socket at the bottom. This option is ideal if you want your iPod accessible and within easy reach on your dashboard. The iPod is held securely in place and can be removed when you exit the vehicle with maximum charge as the Dension active cradle will charge your iPod when docked. All iPods are suitable as inserts are supplied that reduce the cradle to suit the smaller iPod products.
Add-on Accessories: To add flexibility to your iPod, car adapter and motoring Dension have released various add-on yet essential accessories for the optimum driving experience. If you currently have a CD Changer, use bluetooth or if you have screens in your car, read on…
Dension CD Changer Retention Kit - If you already have a CD changer installed in your vehicle and do not want to lose the functionality it offers, then this module is for you! It enables you to connect the Dension Gateway 100 as well as your CD changer and you can switch between the two as and when you need. The Dension CD Changer Retention module is only available on selected vehicles/radios.
Dension AV Extender - Do you have an iPod that supports video output and want to connect it to an external screen or monitor? To do this you will require the Dension Gateway AV extender module (IVE1000) that provides RCA AV Output that you can connect directly to your selected video display.
Dension Bluetooth Adapter - The Dension Gateway Bluetooth adapter enables connection of your mobile phone, PDA, Navigation or other Bluetooth device to your car stereo via the Dension Gateway. This lets you stream music, audio, or make hands-free calls all from your factory radio.
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