http://www.ubercool.com/2005/09/23/ultimate-ipod-accessories-a-new-car-and-s tereo/
Ultimate iPod Accessories: A New Car and Stereo September 23rd, 2005 Few carmakers realize it yet, but seamlessly integrating an Apple iPod with a new automobile is influencing a lot of car buyers. In January, Apple announced that Alfa Romeo, Ferrari, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan and Volvo would offer iPod integration on future models. Of all the car sites Ubercool visited, only BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Volvo provided useful iPod information. First out of the gate was BMW in June 2004 with its iPod Adapter (US$149 plus installation). While the adapter worked, BMW left iPod aficionados wishing it was better designed. BMW¹s audio display only shows ³track 1, etc.² leaving you guessing what¹s playing. Mercedes-Benz at least lets drivers see a song¹s title, although no artist or album information is displayed. Even stereo manufacturers are slowly waking up to the fact that iPod integration is a major selling point. In August, Denon launched the first home theater system, the Denon S-301 (US$1,600) featuring a dedicated Apple iPod connection that can be controlled with the unit¹s remote. Given that Apple ships more than 300,000 iPods each month, it does not require much brainpower to conclude that these front-runners are riding the coattails of a huge opportunity. --- You are currently subscribed to telecom-cities as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Manage your mail settings at http://forums.nyu.edu/cgi-bin/nyu.pl?enter=telecom-cities RSS feed of list traffic: http://www.mail-archive.com/telecom-cities@forums.nyu.edu/maillist.xml
