iPod Compatible Car Audio?
I've been thinking for a while that I should get a cheap car audio system that includes an aux-in jack so that I could use my iPod to play music in my car (FM transmitters are just too unreliable for city driving and I don't have a tape deck, only a CD player). Reading this article though makes me wonder if I can just get a car audio system that's specifically designed for the iPod.
There are a ton of FM transmitters around, a couple of systems that plug into CD changers etc but none that I can find that replace the entire audio unit (since as far as I know mine doesn't include any pluggable options).
Ideally what I want is a car audio unit that just lets me slide my iPod into a slot when I get in the car and it plays music through my car's speakers - no cables required. If it also charged my iPod while it's there that'd be a bonus. It appears I'm asking too much at the moment though.
Anyone know of something that does this?
September 11th, 2005 at 9:56 am
Good question - I know of no slot/dock based solution, specifically speaking.
I do know of an Alpine add-on unit, which acts as a dock (it’s a cradle of sorts), but that needs to be professionally installed and requires an Alpine digital head unit. That said it looked like a relatively cost-effective option. Same for Clarion.
If you find one, let me know…