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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. It's HHUUUUUGE! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Interesting

    I can't figure out why this iPod adapter is 2X the size of the box that my iPod was shipped in. Good lord, where am I going to install that beast?

  2. Before you say it by the+Man+in+Black · · Score: 4, Interesting

    The first person to say "Blah blah blah why don't they make one for (generic off-brand mp3 player that supports Ogg and 40 people own)! They're just supporting Apple's monopoly!" gets stabbed in the chest.

    For the rest of us, this is a wonderful, beautiful thing. I personally don't have the home fab equipment that it takes to custom build an iPod dock and stereo interface, and I LOVE Alpine components. I am a happy camper.

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    El riesgo vive siempre!
  3. Must buy 2 items by blackmonday · · Score: 4, Interesting

    Looks like you need the interface box and one of the stereos, so you're buying 2 items, the interface being 100 bucks. Wouldn't it be easier to make the CD player optional by moving it to a changer box in the trunk or whatever, and slide the iPod in just like a cassette? I don't like this glove compartment stuff too much.