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Alpine Announces Release Date of iPod Interface

Posted by pudge on from the now-you-just-need-the-stereo dept.

Terrasque writes "Alpine finally announced the release of the iPod interface for its Ai-NET head units." Previously mentioned a few weeks ago, it charges your iPod, and does control and display of iPod tracks on the head unit.

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  1. $300+ by mothoc · · Score: 4, Informative

    The Alpine website seems to show that their cheapest Ai-Net head unit (required for this) is $200, and then another $100 for the unit itself. SO to set yourself up with this, it will be at least $300 plus installation, and then you get your iPod sitting in a glovebox, cupholder, or somewhere else as inconvenient. But it'd still be nice to have.

    1. Re:$300+ by Micro$will · · Score: 3, Informative

      Before anyone else complains about the price, remember, this is an Alpine , not some cheezy no-name brand or over-hyped piece of crap. I've had 2 Alpines over the last 6 years, I've never had any problems with them, and I've only heard them skip once or twice each while on NYC streets. I'd also like to add that those potholes were bad enough to require 2 new tires and a rim straightened.

      Full featured, reliable, cheap: pick two. You get what you pay for.

  2. A cheaper solution is... by ZiggyM · · Score: 2, Informative

    I was just researching this a few weeks ago, and found these adapters to be a cheaper option, prices range from $30 to $120 depending on the player model, and they carry most car and aftermarket stereos. Note that its only an audio interface, it does not interface with the stereo display. However, its cheaper, and works in alpine and most other brands. Hooks up through the CD changer interface on the back.