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Mercedes-Benz launches iPhone cradle in Germany
By Charles Starrett
Senior Editor, iLounge
Published: Friday, June 20, 2008
News Category: iPhone Accessories
Luxury auto maker Mercedes-Benz has announced its new Apple iPhone Cradle. The cradle, which mounts in the center console, is designed to allow for full integration of the device with the car. It connects to the audio system via the optionally available Media Interface or the retrofittable iPod Interface Kit, and enables the car’s multi-function steering wheel controls to activate both phone and audio features of the iPhone. Information about phone status and music functions such as the device’s phone book or currently playing track, album title, and artist appears on the vehicle’s display, and the cradle also charges the iPhone while docked, and ensures the best reception possible by connecting it with the vehicle’s own antenna. Compatible with C-Class, E-Class, CLK-Class, CLS-Class, S-Class, CL-Class, SL-Class, M-Class and R-Class vehicles, the Mercedes-Benz Apple iPhone Cradle is now available in Germany for €249.
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1
very nice ... in other words .. “sehr schoen”
Posted by dennis on June 20, 2008 at 9:06 AM (PDT)
2
Too bad you need a $100,000 car to use it!
Posted by Galley in Greenville, SC on June 20, 2008 at 9:39 AM (PDT)
3
Actually Galley, only $35K will get you this sweet-as-can-be iPhone mobile media center!
Posted by Peterphan on June 20, 2008 at 12:11 PM (PDT)
4
great.. where do you buy one in the us? anyone have a part number?
Posted by andreas on August 19, 2008 at 9:10 AM (PDT)
5
i need a cradle 4 a 2007 e350. do you know the part #
or the exact name. i have an iphone
Posted by riech on September 15, 2009 at 8:33 PM (PDT)
6
How do I buy iphone cradles from Germany direct? any help please.
Posted by Tina Pickstock on June 29, 2011 at 6:43 AM (PDT)