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como · 08-29-2009, 08:39 PM

I've been reading a bit about head units these days that have Ipod controls natively built-in, where you use some cable to plug the ipod into the car with its dock connector, and then the head-units controls command it (via the serial connection, just like any apple dock)

Since I finally gave in and bought an ipod (I hate apple, but I can't find another mp3 player with an RX/TX pair built into a docking connector) I figure I oughta just take advantage of some of the things that come with going with the heard.

So, I've got two cars (the mr2 and my work car) that both need a new radio. (ok, the mr2 could do without, but I might as well...)

Basically, I'm looking for recommendations. I'd like to keep the unit under $200, since I need two of them. I don't need superior sound output, since I don't intend on using anything special for speakers, and I don't need any super high-end giga-mega-ultra entertainment features; I honestly miss the radio from my 93 olds, with its am/fm radio and a clock, and about 5 whole buttons on the face; none of which lit up.

I like simple, but I'd also like the ipod input (alongside a regular headphone input might be nice) so that I can keep my in-car music updated.

Any input?

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como Road Warrior Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Southern Maine Posts: 652 Thanks: 13 Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	Good head unit with ipod control? I've been reading a bit about head units these days that have Ipod controls natively built-in, where you use some cable to plug the ipod into the car with its dock connector, and then the head-units controls command it (via the serial connection, just like any apple dock) Since I finally gave in and bought an ipod (I hate apple, but I can't find another mp3 player with an RX/TX pair built into a docking connector) I figure I oughta just take advantage of some of the things that come with going with the heard. So, I've got two cars (the mr2 and my work car) that both need a new radio. (ok, the mr2 could do without, but I might as well...) Basically, I'm looking for recommendations. I'd like to keep the unit under $200, since I need two of them. I don't need superior sound output, since I don't intend on using anything special for speakers, and I don't need any super high-end giga-mega-ultra entertainment features; I honestly miss the radio from my 93 olds, with its am/fm radio and a clock, and about 5 whole buttons on the face; none of which lit up. I like simple, but I'd also like the ipod input (alongside a regular headphone input might be nice) so that I can keep my in-car music updated. Any input?